[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2021-05-14
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Oregon Heritage News 2021-05-14
In this issue:
* Prepare for American Rescue Plan IMLS grants to support Oregon libraries, museums, and tribes
* Is Your Organization Working to Collect and Preserve Untold Stories?
* Applications Now Open for CCAHA's Preservation Needs Assessment, Risk Assessment, and Digital Preservation Assessment Programs
* Society of Architectural Historians Marion Dean Ross Pacific Northwest Chapter Research Award
* Advice for diversifying your organization's board and staff from Nonprofit AF blog
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Prepare for American Rescue Plan IMLS grants to support Oregon libraries, museums, and tribes
Note from Oregon Heritage to museums: Oregon Heritage staff and State Library of Oregon staff have communicated about these funds and we all want museums to feel comfortable applying for these. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the library contacts with project ideas related to the categories below.
Some of you may have heard that the State Library of Oregon has received $2.9 million as part of the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), through the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS)<https://www.imls.gov/news/federal-government-invests-200m-libraries-and-museums-stimulate-american-communities>. These funds are meant to support Oregon libraries, museums, & tribes in their efforts to increase digital equity and needs arising from the pandemic. We're still working on our larger spending plan for these funds, but we want to prepare you for an upcoming opportunity: competitive grants for libraries, museums, & tribes addressing digital equity or pandemic needs in their communities. These grants can be for projects big and small, from installing a touchless water bottle filler to hiring staff to teach digital equity skills to new immigrants.
Applications are not yet open, but we want to share this information now so that you can start thinking about potential projects. The grants are to help communities respond directly and immediately to the pandemic, as well as to related economic and community needs through equitable approaches. We've created a list of focal areas that we are looking to support:
* Connectivity
* Digital Equity and Inclusion
* Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
* Workforce Development
* Needs Arising from the Pandemic
More details on this upcoming grant opportunity are below. Please feel free to share this announcement with colleagues who work for any of the types of organizations listed under "Eligibility" below.
Grant types:
This grant process will be simpler than the State Library's usual Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) annual competitive grant process. There will be two application levels for projects that address one or more of the five focal areas:
* Small grants: Between $1,000 and $20,000
* Large grants: Over $20,000 up to a to-be-determined maximum per organization.
Eligibility:
The following organizations are eligible to apply:
* Legally established public libraries and public library systems<https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/357.400>
* Academic libraries at public and nonprofit private colleges and universities in Oregon
* Federally recognized tribes in the state of Oregon
* Special libraries in Oregon (governments or nonprofits only), including county law libraries
* Oregon K-12 school libraries
* Oregon museums<https://www.oregonlaws.org/ors/358.310> that meet certain minimum requirements<https://secure.sos.state.or.us/oard/viewSingleRule.action?ruleVrsnRsn=188796>
* Public or private nonprofits formed primarily for the purpose of providing library service to a community
* Networks, cooperatives, professional associations, and their subunits that serve any of the organizations listed above
* Organizations (governments or nonprofits only) partnering with libraries, museums, or tribes to address any of the focal areas.
Possible projects:
Allowable costs for these grants include but are not limited to project accessories & supplies, hardware & software needs, consulting or contractual services, staffing costs directly related to the project, travel & training expenses, and subscriptions or licenses that fall within the grant period.
Possible projects include but are not limited to the following. Preference will be given to projects that target high-need communities and people who are or have been marginalized/underserved.
* Connectivity
* Lending devices/hotspots to eliminate barriers to technology
* Utilizing technology and software to expand virtual and in-person programming and training
* Acquiring equipment to enhance your building's Wi-Fi
* Collaborating to provide Wi-Fi in key community spaces
* Establishing dedicated areas for health, legal, and other confidential virtual appointments
* Digital Equity and Inclusion
* Projects that bring services out of the building and into the community (ex: pop-up libraries, outreach vehicles)
* Digital literacy programs and training
* Digital Navigators, trained staff, and/or paid consultants to assist Oregonians with digital literacy and broadband adoption
* ADA workstations and/or software
* Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Anti-Racism
* Collaborations with community organizations that represent & serve people who are or have been marginalized/underserved
* Hosting social workers and/or community health workers in the library
* Translation services for websites, marketing materials, etc.
* Outreach & communications that target communities that are or have been underserved and marginalized
* Public facing EDI-focused community training
* Workforce Development
* Collaborations with workforce development community partners
* Lending devices with preloaded employment content
* Hosting Career Navigators in the library and/or outreach vehicles
* Developing workforce training spaces or workstations
* Public programming and training for workforce development skills
* Needs Arising from the Pandemic
* Equipment and supplies to facilitate outdoor programming (picnic tables, outdoor charging stations, Summer Reading program supplies, etc.)
* Replacing water fountains with touchless bottle fillers
* Installing lockers and/or kiosks
* Hiring a consultant for disaster planning
* Programs and services that address patrons' pandemic needs (e.g. embedded social workers, workshops on how to apply for benefits, etc.)
Timeline:
* Applications open June 1, 2021
* Applications due by 5.00p on June 30, 2021
* Awards announced by July 15, 2021
* Projects may begin August 1, 2021
* Project activities must end by July 31, 2022
* Final report and claims for payment due August 31, 2022
More information:
More detailed grant guidelines are forthcoming very soon. There will also be information sessions when you'll have an opportunity to ask questions. Information on the grants will be posted on our Oregon LSTA grants guide<https://libguides.osl.state.or.us/lstagrants> when we release more details.
In the meantime, please feel free to contact us if you have any specific questions now. You can contact Federal Programs and Grants Consultant Tamara Ottum at tamara.ottum at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:tamara.ottum at slo.oregon.gov> or 971-375-3543. You may also reach me at buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov<mailto:buzzy.nielsen at slo.oregon.gov> or 971-375-3486.
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Is Your Organization Working to Collect and Preserve Untold Stories?
The Mellon Foundation is holding its third open call for grant proposals for community-based archives projects. For the purposes of this call, community-based archives are defined as collections of materials gathered, collected, and shared primarily by members of a marginalized community to document their collective histories. Learn more.<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fmellon.org%2Fprograms%2Fpublic-knowledge%2Fcall-for-proposals-community-based-archives%2F%3Fref=2021/1/010001795d2562dd-a5054d56-4ffe-493e-be23-88be7b713e68-000000/PGN4MrN_gnAxyHxoVGI8yE4iw0Y=213>
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Applications Now Open for CCAHA's Preservation Needs Assessment, Risk Assessment, and Digital Preservation Assessment Programs
Conservation Center for Art & Historic Artifacts is pleased to announce that, thanks to renewed and expanded grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), they are able to offer a limited number of subsidized assessments. These assessments, valued at over $5,000 each, will be offered for a significantly discounted cost to qualifying institutions. Applications are now open for assessments in three categories: Preservation Needs Assessments/Preservation Plans, Risk Assessments/Emergency Plans, Digital Preservation Assessments. These opportunities are available for collecting institutions nationwide. Read more.<https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Fccaha.org%2Fapply-preservation-2021/1/010001795d2562dd-a5054d56-4ffe-493e-be23-88be7b713e68-000000/gBuBbTSZTFOEXHVhT-D3f1SWyYg=213>
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Society of Architectural Historians Marion Dean Ross Pacific Northwest Chapter Research Award
Architectural Research Funding: Cultural Landscapes of the Pacific NW
The Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Society of Architectural Historians is dedicated to open and informed advocacy for the built environment in the Pacific Northwest, while celebrating and promoting the people and cultures that shape and preserve it.
The Marion Dean Ross Chapter invites applications for the Elisabeth Walton Potter Research Awards. The goal of this award program is to further awareness and knowledge of the architectural heritage of the Pacific Northwest. The chapter will provide limited funds for focused projects that increase understanding of the region's built environment and produce tangible results (including articles, books, oral histories, podcasts, local exhibitions, etc.) that can be made available for interested scholars and students.
GENERAL INFORMATION
* Awards are available to members of the chapter (please note the student membership is free).
* Award amounts shall be no less than $500.00 and no greater than $2,000.00.
* The Executive Committee of the chapter shall review applications and determine recipient(s) of the award(s).
* Criteria for acceptance include a realistic scope and timeline, as well as demonstration of a strong, original research question.
* Current CV highlighting relevant education and experience.
* Successful recipient(s) of award(s) shall present a summary of work to the membership at the annual meeting of the chapter following completion of the project.
* Deadline for submission of application - May 30, 2021.
* Date for awarding of grants - June 14, 2021.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Please use the following format when applying for the award:
1. NAME of applicant with full contact information.
2. PROJECT NAME: A short descriptive title for the project.
3. DESCRIPTION: Briefly describe the project, including the genesis, purpose, and need. Explain its contribution to the understanding of architecture in the Pacific Northwest. If site specific, describe location.
4. PRODUCT: Describe specific anticipated results of the project including, if applicable, quantity, users, accessibility, educational benefits or other pertinent information. Describe how Marion Dean Ross Chapter support will be acknowledged.
5. TIME FRAME: State the estimated length of time to complete the project with anticipated beginning and end dates.
6. AMOUNT: Specify the amount of money being requested. State the total amount to complete the project. If the amount requested from the Marion Dean Ross Chapter is less than the total, indicate how the remainder will be raised, so that the completion of the project is assured.
7. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: Successful applicants will be invited to report on their use of the award at a meeting of the Marion Dean Ross Chapter or in one of its publications. Any research project funded fully or in part by the chapter should acknowledge this support in print or verbally, as appropriate. A product (either digital or physical) resulting from chapter support should be deposited in the Marion Dean Ross Chapter Archives, University of Oregon Libraries.
Please submit the application to the chapter president via email (as an attached file) or surface mail. Include contact information - address, phone number(s), email address - with a cover letter or email message.
2019-2021 Chapter President: Dr. Amanda Roth Clark, 300 W. Hawthorne Rd., Spokane, WA 99251, 509-777-4482, amandaclark at whitworth.edu
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Advice for diversifying your organization's board and staff from Nonprofit AF blog
If you are having trouble diversifying your organization's board and staff, check out this blog post<https://nonprofitaf.com/2021/05/the-real-reasons-many-organizations-are-still-unable-to-diversify-their-board-staff-fundraising-committees-etc/> from Nonprofit AF thought offers some points of consideration and reflection about why you are having trouble.
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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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