<html><head><meta http-equiv=Content-Type content="text/html; charset=utf-8"><META name="Author" content="Novell GroupWise WebAccess"></head><body style='font-family: Tahoma, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; '><DIV>Heritage Programs, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation, is now<BR>accepting applications for four grant programs to help preserve and<BR>develop Oregon’s pre-historic, historic and heritage resources. <BR><BR>Apply now for:<BR><BR>Historic Cemetery Grants - These grants support restoration,<BR>preservation, protection, security, education, training, research and<BR>interpretation of cemeteries established before 1910. Eligible projects<BR>may include, but aren’t limited to: security needs, training,<BR>conservation of historic elements such as curbs, markers, etc.,<BR>documentation and mapping, signage, landscape restoration and planning.<BR><BR>Oregon Heritage Grants - These matching grants to non-profit<BR>organizations, federally recognized tribal governments and local<BR>governments support projects that conserve, develop or interpret<BR>Oregon’s heritage. <BR><BR>Museum Grants - These support Oregon museums in projects for the<BR>collection and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related<BR>tourism, and heritage education and interpretations. It is the state’s<BR>oldest cultural grant program.<BR><BR>Preserving Oregon Grants - These matching grants enable rehabilitation<BR>and preservation of resources listed in the National Register of<BR>Historic Places or identification, preservation and/or interpretation of<BR>significant archaeological sites. <BR><BR>For complete information and applications about the above grant<BR>programs, visit <A class=weblink href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/" target=browserView><FONT color=#000000>www.oregonheritage.org</FONT></A> and click on “grants.” For<BR>additional information, contact Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or<BR>kuri.gill@state.or.us .<BR><BR></DIV><br/><div style='clear: both;'></div><br/></body></html>