[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2020-04-15

Thu Apr 15 08:09:32 PDT 2021

Oregon Heritage News 2020-04-15
In this issue:

  *   2021 'Conversations With Funders And Partners' Goes Virtual April 26
  *   National Volunteer Appreciation Week, April 18-24
  *   Historic Cemeteries Commission To Meet April 23
  *   National Trust for Historic Preservation Grants Now Open
  *   Oregon Museums Association (OMA) and Washington Museum Association (WaMA)<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=BR%2fvrjytPbXl%2fT4eDxfNJVQ%2fPOX1hqGvugqNDuZqwNS%2fX0Vp1jHX6glWUNAKdSNPuzEarShSRoqFLynwqz%2b%2fEi%2bqbp0ESnuIXO%2byBuqYHXk%3d> Joint Virtual Conference, September 13-15,2021
  *   Oregon Heritage Grant Deadlines Fast Approaching
  *   Funding Opportunities: CLIR and NEH

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2021 'Conversations With Funders And Partners' Goes Virtual April 26
Grant makers offering more than $5 million in funding for FY2022 will gather online for the Cultural Trust’s 2021 “Conversations with Funders and Partners”<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-cultural-trust-2021-conversations-with-funders-and-partners-tickets-149961092665> event from 4 to 6 p.m. on Monday, April 26. The free virtual event will enable grant seekers to learn about funding programs available and will include breakout rooms where they can discuss their projects and programming with specific funders. NOTE: Capacity is limited, so early registration<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/oregon-cultural-trust-2021-conversations-with-funders-and-partners-tickets-149961092665> is encouraged.
Participating with the Cultural Trust will be representatives from three of its Statewide Partners - the Oregon Arts Commission, Oregon Heritage and Oregon Humanities - as well as counterparts from the James F. and Marion L. Miller Foundation and Travel Oregon. Organizations encouraged to attend “Conversations with Funders and Partners” include community development organizations, libraries, arts organizations, museums, cultural centers, parks and trails groups, historical societies, arts alliances, literary groups and heritage organizations. All cultural nonprofit organizations are welcome.

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Next Week, April 18-24, Is National Volunteer Appreciation Week - It’s Not Too Late To Thank Your Volunteers!
Volunteers are the lifeblood of many of our heritage organizations - we truly can’t accomplish all the good work we do without them! From board positions to event volunteers, they make a difference. National Volunteer Week debuted in the United States in 1974. In his proclamation declaring National Volunteer Week, President Richard Nixon urged all Americans to observe the week by seeking out a volunteer opportunity. He also called upon all communities to “recognize volunteers by observing the week with special ceremonies to honor those who have given countless hours for the betterment of our communities and the American way of life.” Recognizing volunteers should be on-going activity for every organization. Need some inspiration, check out our previous blog post<o%09Can%20reshare%20the%20blog%20post%20on%20volunteer%20appreciation%20ideas%20frhttps:/oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2021/03/26/volunteer-appreciation-more-important-than-ever/> chalk full of ideas you can borrow!

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Historic Cemeteries Commission To Meet April 23
SALEM, Oregon - The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries will meet via online meeting on April 23 at 1:00 p.m. The agenda includes discussion of historic cemetery legislation, update of online materials, and other updates. The meeting is open to the public and the agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2021AprConfCallOCHCagenda.pdf> includes an opportunity for public comment. State law established the seven-member Commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. For more information about commission activities, contact coordinator Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail at kuri.gill at oregon.gov<mailto:kuri.gill at oregon.gov>. Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling (503) 986‐0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.
For call-in details and the agenda or more information about the commission, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>.

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National Trust for Historic Preservation Grant Opportunities Now Open
Grants from the National Trust Preservation Fund<https://forum.savingplaces.org/build/funding/grant-seekers/preservation-funds?utm_medium=email&utm_source=update&utm_campaign=grants> encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for planning and education projects. Grants range up to $5,000 and applications are due June 1. National Trust Preservation Fund<https://forum.savingplaces.org/build/funding/grant-seekers/preservation-funds?utm_medium=email&utm_source=update&utm_campaign=grants>
Do you leave in a town of less than 10,000? Your project may be eligible for the Hart Family Fund for Small Towns<https://us.e-activist.com/page/email/click/10028/817953?email=uyWQo1za%2Bo7xwd9snnp8zLHgVM6K8Nv%2F&campid=v6WN8sCOot2ZkArzVWMSmA==>. Funds range from $2,500 to $15,000 and applications are due May 3.
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Oregon Museums Association (OMA) and Washington Museum Association (WaMA)<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=BR%2fvrjytPbXl%2fT4eDxfNJVQ%2fPOX1hqGvugqNDuZqwNS%2fX0Vp1jHX6glWUNAKdSNPuzEarShSRoqFLynwqz%2b%2fEi%2bqbp0ESnuIXO%2byBuqYHXk%3d> Joint Virtual Conference, September 13-15,2021
Oregon Museums Association (OMA) and Washington Museum Association (WaMA)<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=BR%2fvrjytPbXl%2fT4eDxfNJVQ%2fPOX1hqGvugqNDuZqwNS%2fX0Vp1jHX6glWUNAKdSNPuzEarShSRoqFLynwqz%2b%2fEi%2bqbp0ESnuIXO%2byBuqYHXk%3d> are joining forces to host a two-day virtual conference, 2021 Conference: A Changed Landscape, A Changed Museum<https://www.oregonmuseums.org/EmailTracker/LinkTracker.ashx?linkAndRecipientCode=0jqZSBdB2K9Byut5MYmSC2wW2CXEReBTvhsWYXZV3MYDQ0PoYug%2bq%2f13NhRSbRT9gm3QoEZ9yIButi6JF%2bCgxvEQnmOCjmiHfD0YQt9%2b0a0%3d>. The virtual conference will be accompanied by in-person events occurring across both states (as public health regulations allow). Join WaMA and OMA to re-emerge, re-invent, and re-imagine a stronger museum future.

  *   Call for proposals opens in late April.
  *   Registration opens in July - OMA and WaMA members: $35 early bird, $45 regular; Non-members: $40 early bird, $50 regular

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Oregon Heritage Grant Deadlines Fast Approaching
The deadlines for Oregon Heritage’s Historic Cemetery, Oregon Museum Grant, and Diamonds in the Rough are coming up in May:

  *   Historic Cemetery Grant: May 5, 2021. Historic Cemetery Grants provide funding in the following categories - Protection and Security, Restoration and Preservation, Education and Training, Research and Interpretation in support of cemeteries listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries.
  *   Oregon Museum Grant: May 5, 2021. The Oregon Museum Grant supports Oregon, public and nonprofit, museums in projects for the collection and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related tourism, and heritage education and interpretations.
  *   Diamonds in the Rough Deadline: May 14, 2021. Grants are to restore or reconstruct the facades of buildings that have been heavily altered over the years. The purpose is to return them to their historic appearance and potentially qualify them for historic designation (local or national). Grants may be awarded up to $20,000.

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Funding Opportunities: CLIR and NEH

  *   With support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) has announced a new thematic focus for their Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives regranting program. Titled Amplifying Unheard Voices, the new CLIR emphasis will focus on digitizing material that documents the histories of people of color and other communities and populations whose work, experiences, and perspectives have been insufficiently recognized. Applications due: April 30, 2021. Click here to learn more and apply<https://www.clir.org/2021/02/mellon-foundation-funds-amplifying-unheard-voices/>
  *   The Humanities Collections and Reference Resources program offers funding to plan and implement exciting digitization and cataloging projects in order to make the intellectual content of your collections more widely accessible. Projects can include treatment of fragile material provided this work leads to increased access. Applications due: July 15, 2021 Click here to learn more and apply<https://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/humanities-collections-and-reference-resources>

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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oregon.gov>.

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