[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 05-07-2026

Thu May 7 16:00:40 PDT 2026

Oregon Heritage News 05-07-2026
In this Issue:

  *   Oregon Heritage/SHPO Heritage Hub Update: Special procurement notice has been posted
  *   NEW Oregon Heritage Resource - Dates to Doorways: A Practical Toolkit for Milestones, Reflection and Engagement
  *   2026 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards - videos of 2026 awardees now available online
  *   Learn more about creating defensible space to aid in disaster preparedness as wildfire season approaches
  *   Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon CREF applications open- Apply for 2027-2029 capital construction funding
  *   Wooden Wagon assessment opportunity in Baker City, June 10
  *   Pacific Power Foundation & PGE Foundation grants
  *   National Trust Preservation Funds are open - applications due June 1

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Oregon Heritage/SHPO Heritage Hub Update: Special procurement notice has been posted

Below is an update about a new effort that will shape how Oregon Heritage and the State Historic Preservation Office support heritage work statewide.
Oregon Parks and Recreation Department has begun the procurement process for the Heritage Hub project. This long-term effort focuses on improving how heritage information is submitted, tracked, and shared. The project is part of the agency's commitment to serving as responsible stewards of cultural resource information in partnership with the public we serve.
The Heritage Hub, a data and process management system, will gradually modernize the systems and tools to support Oregon Heritage programs that protect and preserve Oregon's historic and cultural resources. We will be moving forward incrementally, and the project will bring existing processes into a more cohesive and accessible environment over time.
The initial release of the Heritage Hub will introduce a new public interface that will focus on the submission process for project review for cultural resource protection and survey and inventory processes for historic properties. The standardized processes will closely align with systems used by other State Historic Preservation Offices, with limited customization, while laying the groundwork for additional tools and programs to be added over time as funding allows.
Some existing processes will remain in place for a period of time, and the system will grow gradually rather than all at once. Certain features will continue to be available at no cost, while others may include fees to help support long-term maintenance and future improvements.
Here is the link<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/HeritageHub.aspx> to our webpage with the most current information and updates where you can learn more. For questions about the project, please contact Ian Johnson at Ian.JOHNSON at oprd.oregon.gov. For questions about the procurement, please contact Josh Herron at Joshua.A.HERRON at oprd.oregon.gov.
Thank you for your continued partnership and for the work you do to help protect and share Oregon's heritage resources.
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NEW Oregon Heritage Resource - Dates to Doorways: A Practical Toolkit for Milestones, Reflection and Engagement
The Dates to Doorways: A Practical Toolkit for Milestones, Reflection and Engagement was first shared last week at the 2026 Oregon Heritage Conference.
This year the United States marks its 250th anniversary-an inspiration for heritage and tourism practitioners to treat milestones as more than just a date on the calendar. To meet this moment, the Oregon Heritage Commission partnered with Story Quilters, LLC to create Dates to Doorways, a free downloadable toolkit to help organizations plan milestone moments with intention. The toolkit offers an introduction to anniversaries and milestones and opportunities that may exist for organizations to connect with them in thoughtful ways, real-world examples, and practical ideas for special programming, community engagement, collections/archives, and fundraising/marketing.
View this free toolkit here.<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/TechnicalResources.aspx#ddtk>
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2026 Oregon Heritage Excellence Awards - videos of 2026 awardees now available online
Last week during the 2026 Oregon Heritage Conference, 12 individuals, projects, and organizations were honored with a 2026 Oregon Heritage Excellence award and 14 volunteers recognized as 2026 Standout Heritage Volunteers.
Videos presented at the awards of the recipients showcasing their award worthy work are now available online here: https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/awards.aspx#one. These videos will also be on the Oregon Heritage facebook page<https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage> throughout the week.
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Learn more about creating defensible space to aid in disaster preparedness as wildfire season approaches
Learn more about the Oregon State Fire Marshal's department Wildfire Prepared: One Foot at a Time campaign to help educate property owners on creating defensible space around structures to help with disaster preparedness efforts. Several resources are available on this site to help including checklists, education, and more.
Learn more here.<https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/wildfire/Pages/wildfire2.aspx>
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Cultural Advocacy Coalition of Oregon CREF applications open- Apply for 2027-2029 capital construction funding
Eligibility includes arts, culture, heritage, or humanities organization planning a capital construction project costing $150,000 or more and occurring between September 1, 2027 and June 30, 2029. See more eligibility information and application details in this guidance document<https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&id=0da046be0f&e=841ff2c388>.

Phase 1 proposals are due on June 1, 2026. Those organizations invited to Phase 2 need to submit Phase 2 proposals by August 1, 2026.
How to apply:
- Visit the CACO website<https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&id=1082e4b27a&e=841ff2c388> and review the CREF 2027-29 Guidance Document<https://oregonculture.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=fff59ec4bfd2dec5de708c5b2&id=2a8a33bee8&e=841ff2c388>
- Check your eligibility
- Review the timeline and peer-reviewed process
- Submit your Phase 1 proposal by June 1, 2026
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Wooden Wagon assessment opportunity in Baker City, June 10
The National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center and the Crossroads Art Center invite invite Museum Professionals, Curators, Key Volunteers to spend the day shadowing Doug Hansen and his staff as they assess the 10 wooden wagons at the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center in Baker City, Oregon.
WHEN: Friday, June 12th - All Day
COST: $50 per person includes a Wagon master Luncheon with the Hansen Wagon Team. Water/coffee for the day. Free Admission to NHOTIC. You provide transportation and arrange for your own housing. Limit to 25 guests.
WHY: Engage with one of the country's leading experts on restoration of wooden wagons and vehicles with significant museum and curatorial experience. You will have a bird's-eye view as they assess each wagon in the Interpretive Center collection. You can ask questions along the way and gain insight into how to handle and manage the wooden vehicles in your collection!
THE REAL WHY: Because you get to hang out in Baker City at a very cool museum and you get to talk to people who restore wooden wagons for a living... all day long! Looking at old wagons! What a cool way to spend the day!
TO SIGN UP: Email Ginger Savage at ginger at crossroads-arts.org and reserve your spot. Crossroads is the Friends Organization for the National Historic Oregon Trail Interpretive Center. Payment options include sending an invoice to your museum or take payment over the phone.
This project is funded in part by an Oregon Heritage Grant. For more information on grants, visit https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx.
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Pacific Power Foundation & PGE Foundation grants

  *   Pacific Power Foundation grants<https://www.pacificpower.net/community/foundation.html>
  *   PGE Foundation grants<https://pgefoundation.org/apply-for-funding>
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National Trust Preservation Funds are open - applications due June 1
Grants from National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF) are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting on-going preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for preservation projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector. A small grant at the right time can go a long way and is often the catalyst that inspires a community to take action on a preservation project. Grants generally start at $2,500 and range up to $5,000.
For the June 1, 2026 grant round, the National Trust Preservation Funds grant program has dedicated funding to award in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland (Annapolis only), Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Central Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, Washington, D.C., and Wisconsin.
Learn more and apply here<https://savingplaces.org/preservation-funds?utm_medium=email&utm_source=update&utm_campaign=grants>.
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CCAHA's National Collections Care Capacity Building Program is now open
CCAHA's National Collections Care Capacity Building Program is now open, and full program details are available! Funded by the National Endowment for the Humanities, this initiative offers free planning, assessment, and training services to small and mid-sized cultural heritage organizations nationwide. Participants will work directly with CCAHA staff to shape a customized collections care project aligned with their priorities, from emergency preparedness to digital collections and storage planning.
Applications due June 1
Explore the Program Guide and start your application: bit.ly/3P9YqOy<http://bit.ly/3P9YqOy>
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Oregon Heritage News is a service of Oregon Heritage, a division of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that includes the State Historic Preservation Office. Learn more about our programs at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>. The news editor can be contacted at heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:heritage.info at oprd.oregon.gov>.

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