[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2025-01-17

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Oregon Heritage News 2025-01-17
In this Issue:

  *   Oregon Heritage announces OregonBuys Solicitation # S-63400-00012573 to collect proposals for updating the statewide Oregon Heritage Plan
  *   Oregon Heritage Commission to meet Jan. 27 online
  *   Bonneville Power Administration & American Indian Science and Engineering Society Summer Internship Program
  *   American Alliance of Museums Blog Post: Forecasting 2025
  *   Announcing HEART for Native Communities
  *   Oregon Capitol Exhibit Funding Opportunity Closes January 31
  *   Nation's First Grant Program Dedicated to Funding Latinx Heritage Projects Launches
  *   New year resources for your organization health
  *   Oregon Heritage Blog: Keizer Shares Their Secret to No-Cost Energy Upgrades
  *   Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting applications for the Recordings at Risk grant program

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Oregon Heritage announces OregonBuys Solicitation # S-63400-00012573 to collect proposals for updating the statewide Oregon Heritage Plan

The purpose of this Project is to support the Oregon Heritage Commission in updating the Oregon Heritage Plan. Pursuant to ORS 358.595 (2) a, the Commission is charged with preparing and adopting an Oregon Heritage Plan to coordinate the identification, curation, restoration and interpretation of heritage resources. The plan is currently on a five year cycle with the current plan ending in 2025. It is a statewide plan, a call to action for heritage efforts to unite around common goals. The Oregon Heritage Commission uses this plan to invite individuals and organizations to discuss the identified goals, consider how they align with institutional and regional opportunities, and guide heritage preservation work across the state. The Commission then aligns it’s initiatives and technical assistance with helping organizations working towards the identified goals. The audience of the plan includes individuals and entities doing heritage preservation work across Oregon. This includes but is not limited to those that are engaged with: museums, historical societies, archives, libraries, genealogical societies, archaeology, historic preservation, historic downtown revitalization, historic cemeteries, review and compliance, historic landmark commissions, local, regional, state, federal, and tribal government, consultants, education, interpretation, documentation, and more.

The Heritage Commission seeks a consultant to work with the Commission and staff on developing and carrying out the process to update the Oregon Heritage Plan. View the full Request for Proposals, including the full scope of work, by searching OregonBuys<https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/view/login/login.xhtml> for bid solicitation # S-63400-00012573<https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=S-63400-00012573&external=true&parentUrl=close>.
Below is a tentative schedule of events. All times are listed in Pacific Time.
All dates listed are subject to change. N/A denotes that event is not applicable to this solicitation.

  *   Pre-Submittal Conference January 23, 2025 9:00 AM
Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84370318964?pwd=inb5E28uWWaaNk2dPBiAT7qb5Jo4fW.1
Meeting ID: 843 7031 8964
Passcode: 527538
  *   Questions / Requests for Clarification Due January 29, 2025 2:00 PM
  *   Opening (Proposal Due) February 5, 2025 2:00 PM
  *   Issuance of Notice of Award (approx.) February 12, 2025
During the RFP process, Oregon Heritage has designated pone Single point of contact: Bryant Hayes. If you have any questions; please email Winona Butler at Bryant.hayes at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Bryant.hayes at oprd.oregon.gov>.
To find the RFP go to Oregon Buys<https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/> and search for Solicitation # S-63400-00012573<https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/external/bidDetail.sdo?docId=S-63400-00012573&external=true&parentUrl=close>.

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Oregon Heritage Commission to meeting Jan. 27 online
The Oregon Heritage Commission will meet Jan. 27 online. The agenda<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OHC> includes a discussion led by the Commission’s Tribal Relationship Building Sub-Committee, an update on the 2026 Oregon Heritage Plan process and the 2024 Oregon Heritage Vitality Study.
This meeting is open to the public and there is an opportunity at the beginning of the meeting for public comment. For online attendance, registration is required. To view the full agenda and/or to register for the virtual meeting visit here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OHC>.
Special accommodations for the meeting - including translation services - may be made by calling (503) 986‐0690 or Mary.Newcomb at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Mary.Newcomb at oprd.oregon.gov> at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting.
The Heritage Commission’s nine Governor appointed members represent a diversity of cultural, geographic, and institutional interests. The Commission’s nine advisory members include representatives from the Oregon State Library, Oregon State Archives, State Historical Records Advisory Board, Higher Education Coordinating Committee, Travel Oregon, Oregon Historical Society, Department of Education, State Historic Preservation Office, and the Department of Land Conservation and Development.
The Commission is the primary agency for coordination of heritage activities in the state. This includes carrying out the Oregon Heritage Plan<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf>, increasing efficiency and avoiding duplication among interest groups, developing plans for coordination among agencies and organizations, encouraging tourism related to heritage resources, and coordinating statewide anniversary commemorations.
More information about the Oregon Heritage Commission is available online at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/> and from Commission coordinator Katie Henry at 503-877-8834 or katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov>.
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Bonneville Power Administration & American Indian Science and Engineering Society Summer Internship Program
Bonneville Power Administration & American Indian Science and Engineering Society Summer Internship Program
Cultural Resources (Archaeology and Historic Preservation)
Deadline: February 14, 2025
Hydroelectric dams supply over 60 percent of the electricity to the Pacific Northwest each year, one third of the electrical power is generated from the 31 federal dams on the Columbia and Snake River. Bonneville Power Administration was created by Congress to market and transmit this emission-free electricity. BPA’s Historic Preservation and Cultural Resources Compliance (EH) group leads BPA’s compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act, working with tribes, state and federal agencies, non-profit organizations, and others to assess the effects of BPA’s actions on significant cultural resources.
Hands-on experience & skill building gained during internship includes:
* Attending collaborative meetings with BPA cultural resources staff throughout BPA’s service territory (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Montana)
* Working through the Section 106 compliance process for the Federal Columbia River Power System (FCRPS) Cultural Resources Program
* Working cooperatively with BPA’s FCRPS project managers to advise on cultural resources issues
* Improving professional communication and networking skills
Internship dates - 10 weeks, usually June-August (can be adjusted to accommodate student’s school year calendar)
Internship location - BPA Headquarters, Portland, OR
Intern is provided the following:
* Round-trip airfare or mileage to internship site
* Lodging
* Weekly living stipend
How to apply - To apply for the AISES Summer Internship program at BPA, please visit the AISES website at www.aises.org/scholarships/internships<http://www.aises.org/scholarships/internships>.
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American Alliance of Museums Blog Post: Forecasting 2025
Forecasting 2025<https://aam-us.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2605bbc11e6752de338ce7e61&id=246e23ac4a&e=0645a66f24>
By Elizabeth Merritt
A new year is upon us, and with it a new set of unknowns: Will a tight job market accelerate turnover? Will one or several big social media platforms collapse? Will the H5 bird flu virus advance to global pandemic? Will DEI backlash crystallize into national policy? While no one can say for sure, here's what the latest, best-advised projections say, and how you can use them to make resilient plans for the year. Read more ><https://aam-us.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=2605bbc11e6752de338ce7e61&id=32d0e092d9&e=0645a66f24>
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Announcing HEART for Native Communities
The Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative and the National Museum of the American Indian are excited to announce a new training opportunity aimed to help cultural heritage professionals and emergency management professionals who work with cultural collections in tribal nations. Heritage Emergency and Response Training (HEART) for Native Communities builds on the existing HEART curriculum<https://culturalrescue.si.edu/what-we-do/resilience/heritage-emergency-and-response-training-heart> and blends the expertise of SCRI, and it’s home unit the Museum Conservation Institute, with the knowledge and experience of our NMAI colleagues. Training will focus on emergency preparedness and response for cultural institutions, specifically Native museums, communities, and heritage. The training will take place April 7-11, 2025 in Washington, D.C. All information about the program, including application instructions, can be found here: https://culturalrescue.si.edu/heritage-emergency-and-response-training-heart-native-communities. Applications are due by February 5, 11:59 p.m.
Please send questions to the Outreach & Engagement Planning Office at NMAI-OutreachOffice at si.edu<mailto:NMAI-OutreachOffice at si.edu>. For information about the Heritage Emergency National Task Force, please email hentf at si.edu<mailto:hentf at si.edu>. For information about the Smithsonian Cultural Rescue Initiative, please email culturalrescue at si.edu<mailto:culturalrescue at si.edu>.
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Oregon Capitol Exhibit Funding Opportunity Closes January 31
Just a little more than two weeks are left for this year’s Oregon State Capitol History Gateway Exhibit Sponsorship Program applications. The deadline to apply for funding is 11:59 p.m. January 31, 2025. In this year’s cycle, four organizations can be awarded up to $7,500 each to create an exhibit relating to the Oregon story.
The Oregon State Capitol has long displayed exhibits from entities throughout the state. Since 2022, the Oregon State Capitol Foundation (OSCF) has offered financial support to cultural and heritage museums wanting to tell their stories through an exhibit at the Capitol. The funding runs through the Capitol History Gateway (CHG) programming at the Capitol. This program highlights stories specific to Oregon history, and many have had ties interwoven with democracy or government. The Capitol’s Visitor Services Department produces the CHG program, including events and exhibits, and will be administrating this funding opportunity.
The awardees will create a virtual exhibit to displayed on oregoncapitol.com and a physical exhibit to be displayed in the Capitol sometime in 2026/2027. Details about the funding opportunity and an application can be found at https://oregoncapitol.com/events-and-exhibits-exhibit-sponsorship-program/ .
For more information, please reply to this email or call me at 503-986-1392.
As of today, January 14, there is only one applicant.
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Nation's First Grant Program Dedicated to Funding Latinx Heritage Projects Launches
Latinos in Heritage Conservation has introduced the first-of-its-kind grant program exclusively dedicated to funding Latinx heritage and historic preservation projects. Applications are due February 15. Learn more and apply.<https://u83566.ct.sendgrid.net/ls/click?upn=u001.-2FSmjcpO7c0puhLZteDUTgpfHduz4Trdr5xigxpUVtMnsRLeSk6uolDfyhGMZTXj0tp43_dQQJK-2Bh2VwYZPbMqkB87WMSaHSrB2Cpyat6DlFx8xgmqbu3irjtssH68i2Qnpd-2Ftibq35njLfGe1RP0eD19dmbA9cViCftexRTalgOeEnBB2M8EWTMPOKM4mmiUdrj7gzn7EERipiYyurokROjDYLrUR2v7C4WjwkIg6lCr-2FX7c1hWdG-2BLy9fosKOKhmiJKRq8PmmTgKEvcxxhcZLaVdLFrIiCqGMQ7ClnM74VdmnnvUysQ846y2hwYomvlM3ICOFVPAjoPKg7rqB-2BcAit9ILIdusVpIdiEtqBuEXgNlKRHivKph3CHIVZnsX1SFsovJ0yEmCHPq9v4-2Favibp-2F6rMipjHHZ-2FISn3aCy2pk2BWmw2E10Wr7xhzNwc-2F7z59-2FiUXqIoEMAH4VhGxfiVCsqR1cm2BJMjkU59PjlLBcbikK-2FswJFeWS9v1G7tUhYC9ZDEFPKMR2EHJ4mksFUldNN9TAvRrdikiC10Z7XJtgU9Pyc86huuNGdkufvVV9VVA7DM6WoKIIY3dmEAPsmU8gkqIdEJ4x3qbZyvUT7ejKMtDs9bmiT1WDz7SENpShAuhZpZ1CUD9H4K-2B9L7JqgPOBk7Rg6OV2jhsMCtlh9ennQknZEjQBjT7YO7tVqTBT-2FMuk-2FnEc1n4wpcIcBQE4RSEmO3skrAsfTVUJyTOkWJp-2BcjzmA-3D>
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Roundhouse Foundation awards 134 organizations grants and opens call for spring grant cycle
The Roundhouse Foundation is pleased to award grants to 134 organizations that work in rural and Indigenous communities in Oregon, with more than $2.2 million in total support. These organizations are a part of the Fall 2024 Open Call grants cycle which closed in September with decisions shared in November.
The grant partners of the Roundhouse Foundation are either nonprofits or government entities. They vary in missions, but fall into these core focus areas: arts and culture, education, social services, and environmental stewardship.
“Rural Oregonians are doing remarkable work for their communities,” said Erin Borla, Executive Director and Trustee of The Roundhouse Foundation. “We are honored to recognize and support many projects that are making a difference in communities across the state.” View awardees.<https://roundhousefoundation.org/grant-history/>
Join the Spring Open Call Grant Info Session
We invite interested applicants to join an info session on Wednesday, January 29 at 12PM PST to learn about our Spring Open Call grant cycle. Members of the Roundhouse grants team will provide an overview of the application process with opportunity for attendee questions. The presentation will be held over Zoom and a recording will be shared following the info session.
Spring Open Call grant applications are due Friday, March 14 at 5PM PST. The Roundhouse foundation supports rural Oregon communities, including Tribal communities. All grant proposals, regardless of an applicant’s location, must have a clear and compelling benefit to rural Oregon. For more information on our grant opportunities, including our Open Call grant cycle, visit our website<https://zghr6dbbb.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001Nf1qu0htJ8WY0eZM7mRMnEhbSWIK6n6LezOKy1X_rSDHTTe3RiAJSTyd-CycoOIThMn5bBF_QMcp5J8lxwiupWAYVZ4b5Z6SIsQfar3jsoLxxedq7ycktTraCc1O3pXpWPXSaPH2E5bLt0oW7K5aovyFqhZ-2v2EBlgM5Zz-BvqXF4CnvVJhIHDT6SvcIK6wN762dUcLIPQMxyh1J3jMzg==&c=nVJd1r2B8_8hYF6zHndTyn6ByUtwkudw2nWus5QeGwghxQr0cQND3g==&ch=mv6Q6NYl1_qOyULAinha1KFrjb9XdOhScx6eSaPuMIxHXJz1NjfFlw==>.
Register for Jan. 29 Info Session.<https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcudu6qrjgpE9NJuN636H55eR3Dpfo9Xezd#/registration>
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New year resources for your organization health
New year, new you - organizationally speaking. Let’s talk about annual responsibilities and reminders for all of us who are resolving to be more engaged board members & improve organizational governance this year.

  *   Tune-Up | This annual responsibilities checklist<https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/files/media/documents/2023/annual-board-tune-up-checklist.pdf> from National Council of Nonprofits hits the high notes. Don’t forget to turn in your annual paperwork!
  *   Fix Your Agenda | Meetings going sideways or being unproductive? Check these tips from the Board Agenda Heritage Bulletin<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB36_BoardAgendas2.pdf> to stay on track this year. Need an example template, we’ve got one: Example Agenda Template<Example%20Agenda%20Template>.
  *   Fiscal Responsibility | Time to get a grip on financial controls? DOJ has recommendations.<https://www.doj.state.or.us/charitable-activities/laws-guides-for-charities/financial-control-recommendations-small-nonprofits/>
  *   Board Responsibilities | A Guide to Nonprofit Board Service in Oregon<https://www.doj.state.or.us/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/guide-nonprofit-board-service.pdf> can chart your path to better understanding your role.
  *   Watch | 20 Questions Board Members Should Be Asking<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IvTvKoLubOE> with Oregon DOJ!


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Oregon Heritage Blog: Keizer Shares Their Secret to No-Cost Energy Upgrades
In 2024, Keizer Cultural Center faced a backlog of maintenance and efficiency upgrades with no budget to pay for them. Some strategic maintenance planning, and innovative thinking brought them to the Energy Trust of Oregon. From there - their story has a happy ending for both building and budget. Learn more here!<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2025/01/16/energy-trust-the-hidden-gem-that-keeps-on-giving/>
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Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting applications for the Recordings at Risk grant program
Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) is now accepting applications for the Recordings at Risk grant program, funded by the Mellon Foundation. This initiative offers grants of $10,000-$50,000 to U.S.-based nonprofits to digitally preserve “at-risk” audio and audiovisual materials of critical scholarly and public significance. Key Dates: Applications open: January 14, 2025 Webinar: February 12, 2025, 2 PM EST Application deadline: April 14, 2025
To learn more, register for the webinar, or explore previous successes, visit: https://hubs.li/Q032w6-F0

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