[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2024-12-20

Fri Dec 20 12:02:25 PST 2024

Oregon Heritage News 2024-12-20
In this Issue:

  *   Grants available for main street building projects statewide
  *   Virtual Oregon Heritage/SHPO Workshop on Keeping Your Historic Building Historic, Jan. 16
  *   Upcoming collections care webinars
  *   Main Street America top 8 blogs of 2024
  *   Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant project in the news
  *   AASLH Virtual Summit on the Environment and History Organizations, Jan. 28-29
  *   Preservation Resources from National Trust for Historic Preservation
  *   Engaging Older Adults: Successful Museum Programs That Combat Social Isolation and Ageism, online article
  *   Independent Sector launches Nonprofit Sector State Profiles

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Grants available for main street building projects statewide
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) is offering grants<http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/grants.aspx> for up to $400,000 in matching funds for downtown revitalization efforts in communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant funds may be used to acquire, rehabilitate, and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide.
Funded projects must facilitate community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable businesses, or creating a stronger tax base. Projects may include façade improvement, accessibility enhancement, basic utilities, second floor renovations, and more. Only organizations participating in the Oregon Main Street Network are eligible to apply. Projects must be within approved Main Street areas. Eligible organizations may collaborate with the local governments and private property owners to apply for projects that will have the biggest benefit to the downtown. The grant application deadline is March 13, 2025.
In 2015, Oregon legislation established a permanent fund for the grant and provided an initial $2.5 million of funding as part of a larger lottery bond package. The $10,000,000 lottery bond funding for this grant cycle was approved in the 2023 legislative session.
Preservation office staff is happy to talk with applicants about potential grant projects and review applications prior to submitting. A free online workshop specific to the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant will be January 9, 2025 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Registration<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYud-GvqjkoEtVAu9-dhAm50EgR8Rz9kOTR> is required.
Other resources available include:

  *   Prepping for the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/PreppingOregonMainStreetRevitalizationGrant.pdf> – with tips for organizational preparation and project planning and selection.
  *   Heritage Bulletin: Board Involvement with Grants<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB37_BoardGrants.pdf> – with tips on organizational success for grant management.
  *   Secretary of Interior Standards for Historic Rehabilitation<https://youtu.be/uS8GO2kp2pc> – A webinar to share with the team and property owners.
To learn more about the grant and workshop, visit www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/> or contact Kuri Gill at Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.Gill at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-986-6085. To learn more about the Oregon Main Street Network contact Sheri Stuart at Sheri.Stuart at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Sheri.Stuart at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-986-0679.
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Virtual Oregon Heritage/SHPO Workshop on Keeping Your Historic Building Historic, Jan. 16
Upcoming Workshop: Keeping In Shape: Keeping Your Historic Building Historic
Date: January 16th, 2025 (VIRTUAL), 1pm to 2:30pm
Presenter: Joy Sears, Restoration Specialist with Oregon Heritage/State Historic Preservation Office
Register Here!<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcrcuisrD8oH9Rt43SimOEiQC2G0wk4CLNt>
Are you considering applying for any of grants or tax incentives through our office for an old or historic building? Do you have questions about meeting the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation? Joy will provide a broad overview of the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and discuss ways to ensure that your project meets the Standards. After the presentation, Joy will answer project-specific questions or hypothetical situations regarding meeting the Standards.
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Upcoming collections care webinars
The following webinars are offered by Connecting to Collections Care, an initiative by the Foundation for Advancement in Conservation.
Upcoming Events (All times in Eastern Time – New York, NY)

  *   FREE January 7, 2025, 1:00 pm – Care of Newspaper Clippings<https://connectingtocollections.org/care_newspaper_clippings/>
  *   January 21, 2025, 1:00 pm – C2C Care Course Investigating Contamination and Pesticides in Cultural Heritage Collections<https://connectingtocollections.org/course_contamination_pesticides/>, 5 part series, $99 early bird registration fee
All of their webinar (non course related) are free and archived for continued viewing. Below is a list of 2024 archived webinars that you can access:
2024 Webinar Archives
Contamination and Pesticide Residues for Small and Mid-Sized Cultural Institutions<https://connectingtocollections.org/contamination_pesticide_residues/>, November 19, 2024
Keeping the Groove: Caring for Grooved Audio Media<https://connectingtocollections.org/caring_for_grooved_audio_media/>, November 14, 2024
Mental Health for Workers at Cultural Heritage Institutions<https://connectingtocollections.org/mental_health_for_cultural_heritage_workers/>, October 17, 2024
Consideration and Care of Islamicate Collections<https://connectingtocollections.org/care_of_islamicate_collections/>, September 27, 2024
Safeguarding Collections<https://connectingtocollections.org/safeguarding_collections/>, August 20, 2024
Choosing and Using Safe Materials for Collection Housing<https://connectingtocollections.org/choosingsafematerials/>, July 9, 2024
Earthquake Preparedness<https://connectingtocollections.org/earthquake_preparedness/>, May 30, 2024
Practical Strategies for the Care of Film and Glass Negatives<https://connectingtocollections.org/filmandclassnegatives/>, June 4, 2024
Regional Emergency Networks: VACDaRN’s Response to Vermont’s Severe Weather and Flooding<https://connectingtocollections.org/vacdarnregionalnetwork/>, May 1, 2024
OSHA’s On-Site Consultation Program<https://connectingtocollections.org/ohsaonsiteconsultation/>, April 25, 2024
Video Killed the Radio Star: Making Effective Collections Care Videos<https://connectingtocollections.org/collectionsvideos/>, March 20, 2024
Working with Facilities to Create a Fuller Picture of Your Collection Environment<https://connectingtocollections.org/working_with_facilities/>, February 29, 2024
Rock On! Storing Your Geological Materials<https://connectingtocollections.org/storing_your_geological_materials/>, January 24, 2024
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Main Street America top 8 blogs of 2024
Main Street America rounded up some of the most interesting, innovative, and intriguing stories, insights, and advice from Main Street America and the Main Street Movement over the past 12 months.
Check the top eight blogs posts here.<https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/main-spotlight-top-eight-blogs-of-2024?ref=Newsletter&mc_cid=da070515dd&mc_eid=0e501fd357>
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Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant project in the news
An Albany restaurant restores a train depot to serve as its new home using an Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant. Check out the article on this project here<https://www.oregonlive.com/dining/2024/12/restored-electric-train-station-will-soon-house-a-favorite-willamette-valley-restaurant.html>.
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AASLH Virtual Summit on the Environment and History Organizations, Jan. 28-29
Virtual Summit
Activating Environmental Care and Strength at Museums and Historic Sites
January 28 – 29, 2025
$60 AASLH Members / $75 Nonmembers
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Discover how your museum or historic site can adapt to and mitigate environmental change, and how you can engage the public in environmental programming at next month’s virtual summit.

It all starts on Tuesday, January 28, with an inspiring keynote address by Sarah Sutton, CEO of Environment & Culture Partners:
Keynote Address: Museums and Historic Sites as Settings for Climate Agency and Hope

Sarah will share how museums and historic sites—keepers of our cultural and environmental legacy—can engage the public on climate change, lead by example with sustainable practices, and foster a sense of climate hope for communities.

A Full Day of Actionable Insights
After Sarah’s keynote, stay for a series of thought-provoking sessions designed to help you implement sustainability at your site:

Effectively Communicating Climate Change to the Public
Learn research-backed strategies to address climate issues in ways that resonate and inspire positive action.

Increasing Environmental Sustainability on Your Site
Explore how organizations are making their operations more sustainable, from landscapes to built environments.

Preparing for and Responding to an Environmental Disaster
Hear lessons from the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires and strategies to safeguard your site against disasters.

And that’s just the start! Day two will feature practical tools, success stories from across the country, and a powerful closing session on preserving historic communities in Louisiana while fighting for environmental justice.

Reserve Your Spot Now
Don’t miss this opportunity to equip your organization with tools and inspiration to lead on environmental sustainability.
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Preservation Resources from National Trust for Historic Preservation
The Preservation Priorities Task Force Infographics are meant for organizations and advocates to use as starting points for discussions on key preservation issues with community leaders and stakeholders, quick overview of these topics for outreach to potential partners, support materials for fundraising efforts, and more.
Preservation Resources<https://www.preservationpriorities.org/infographics>
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Engaging Older Adults: Successful Museum Programs That Combat Social Isolation and Ageism, online article
Engaging Older Adults: Successful Museum Programs That Combat Social Isolation and Ageism, Museum 411
“We’re at the point where older adults — ages 65 and up — are becoming one of the largest demographics in the U.S. By 2035, there will be more seniors than children under 18 for the first time in U.S. history.” Read the full article here<https://museum.industry411.com/engaging-older-adults-successful-museum-programs-that-combat-social-isolation-and-ageism/>.
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Independent Sector launches Nonprofit Sector State Profiles
Independent Sector launches Nonprofit Sector State Profiles, an interactive dashboard packed with national and state data on the nonprofit sector. Whether you're an advocate, researcher, or just curious, explore insights on the sector's size, economic impact, workforce, and inspiring success stories of nonprofits making a difference in communities nationwide.

Dive into the data here:  https://independentsector.org/nonprofit-state-profiles/
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