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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:16.0pt">Oregon Heritage News 2021-01-29 (GRANTS OPEN!)<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">In this issue:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Grants available for historic properties and archaeology projects<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Grants available for Oregon museum projects<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">National Trust for Historic Preservation Forum features Oregon’s black history<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Example of promoting the value of heritage in Clatsop County<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo1"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">AASLH Leadership in History Awards open for nominations<o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">***********************</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Grants available for historic properties and archaeology projects<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The State Historic Preservation Office is offering grants for work on historic properties and for archaeology projects. The annual
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/grants.aspx">grants</a> fund up to $20,000 in matching funds for preservation projects. Both grant programs support the goals of the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2018preservationplan.pdf">Oregon Historic Preservation Plan.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#ten">
Preserving Oregon Grants</a> fund preservation of historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Work may include non-maintenance preservation like window repair, roof work, foundation projects, plumbing, and electrical needs. Recently
funded projects include preservation of the following historic properties.<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Odd Fellows Building in Astoria<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Butte Creek Mill in Eagle Point<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Grand Ronde Depot Building<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Fort Stevens Guard House<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Carnegie Library in Gresham<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">SP&S Locomotive in Portland<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Brunk House in Polk County<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Watts House in Scappoose<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Triangle Lake Round Barn in Lane County<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l2 level1 lfo2">Long Branch Building in Weston<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#ten">Preserving Oregon Grants</a> can also fund archaeology projects for significant work contributing toward identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites. Past
projects include the analysis of the Britt Gardens archaeological investigations by Southern Oregon University and study of sites in Lincoln County.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#five">
Diamonds in the Rough Grants</a> help restore or reconstruct the facades of buildings that have been heavily altered over the years. These grants return buildings to their historic appearance and potentially qualify them for historic register designation (local
or national). Recent façade projects have taken place in Astoria, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Klamath Falls, Portland, and Sheridan.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The online grant application is simple to use and includes plenty of support. A free, online grant workshop specific to these grant programs and how to use the online grant application will be offered. Visit the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx">Oregon Heritage grants webpage</a> to register.<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">March, 2:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for Diamonds in the Rough building façade projects.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">March 5, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for Preserving Oregon Grants archaeology projects.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">March 5, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for Preserving Oregon Grants historic property projects.<br>
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal">Recorded trainings and tips are also online. To learn more about the grants and workshops visit
<a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</a> or contact Kuri Gill at
<a href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov">Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov</a> or 503-986-0685.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">***********************</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Grants available for Oregon museum projects<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Oregon Heritage Commission is offering <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#eight">
grants</a> to qualified museums for collections, heritage tourism, and education and interpretation projects. Awards typically range between $2,000 and $10,000.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Museums may apply for a variety of projects. Collections projects may include cataloging, archival storage, disaster preparedness, and conservation. Heritage tourism projects may include museum marketing and promotions, enhancing visitor
experience, and training for museum staff. Education and interpretation projects may include exhibits, online education, school classes, workshops, and camps. Museums may also partner with other organizations for projects that might be outside of the museum,
but still meet the museum’s mission. It is possible to enfold response to COVID-19 challenges into appropriate projects.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Past projects include:<o:p></o:p></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">Interpretation and tourism projects at the Bush House Museum (Salem), Gilliam County Historical Society, High Desert Museum, and Oregon Jewish Museum, Portland Chinatown History Foundation;<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">Collections projects by Aurora Colony Historical Society, Gresham Historical Society, Lane County Historical Society, Independence Heritage Museum, Oregon Electric Railway Historical Society, Polk County
Historical Society and Museum, Shelton McMurphy Johnson House (Eugene), Southern Oregon Historical Society, Willamette University; and<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4">Tourism projects by Baker Heritage Museum and Wallowa History Center. <o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The online grant application is simple to use and includes plenty of support. A free online workshop specific to this grant and how to use the online grant application will be offered March 2, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Advance
<a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJIkceCuqjkiGNNPrc0aHkxPdJGMIGVYRVYk">registration</a> is required. Recorded trainings and tips are also online.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The Heritage Commission is comprised of nine people representing Oregon’s heritage and geographical diversity who have been appointed by the Governor. There are also nine advisory representatives from state agencies and statewide organizations.
The commission’s mission is to secure, sustain, and enhance Oregon's heritage by ensuring coordination of heritage initiatives by public and private organizations; advocacy on its behalf; education of the public about its extent and value; and promotion and
celebration of its diversity. The commission supports <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf">
Oregon Heritage Plan</a> goals that include: including more voices of Oregon’s history, access to Oregon’s historic resources, attaining best practices and promoting the value of heritage.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">To learn more about museum grants, visit <a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">
www.oregonheritage.org</a> or contact Kuri Gill at <a href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov">
Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov</a> or 503-986-0685.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black">***********************</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">National Trust for Historic Preservation Forum features Oregon’s black history<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The National Trust for Historic Preservation featured Oregon’s black history and two heritage organizations working towards uncovering, preserving, and telling these untold stories, Oregon Black Pioneers and Maxville Heritage Interpretive
Center, both recipients of grants from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. View the forum post
<a href="https://forum.savingplaces.org/blogs/lawana-holland-moore/2021/01/22/from-trails-to-timber-black-history-oregon?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aachaf">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Example of promoting the value of heritage in Clatsop County<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Oregon Heritage Commission is dedicated to providing tools and information that help heritage organizations share the economic, cultural, and educational value of heritage with the public and decision makers to inspire awareness, funding,
and respect for long-term preservation of Oregon’s heritage. In fact, Goal 3 of the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf">
2020-2025 Heritage Plan</a> is “Promote the Value of Heritage”. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon Heritage staff recently saw <a href="https://www.dailyastorian.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-keep-our-nonprofits-in-mind/article_42505ec2-5a91-11eb-bcf2-97a28df91e69.html">
this article</a> in the Astorian that does a great job of promoting the value of arts, culture, and heritage organizations in Clatsop County, especially during these strange and hard time for nonprofits. Check it out when you get a chance and if you are looking
for ways to talk about the work of your organization in your community, check out our
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/tools.aspx">Sharing the Value of Heritage Toolkit</a>.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt">AASLH Leadership in History Awards open for nominations<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Applying for an award for your organization can boost morale, promote the value of your work to your community and decision makers, and honor the effort staff and volunteers have invested in your organization. Check out
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/HB02_How_to_Spread_the_News.pdf">
Heritage Bulletin #2</a> for some tips on how and why to spread the good new such as grants you receive, awards, and accomplishments.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The Association of American State and Local History’s 2021 Leadership in History Awards are open for nomination. The date range for projects to be submitted is October 1, 2019-January 31, 2021. Think about your pre-pandemic efforts and
nominate them for national recognition for your organization. <a href="https://458rl1jp.r.us-east-1.awstrack.me/L0/https:%2F%2Faaslh.org%2Fprograms%2Fleadership-in-history-awards%2F/1/0100017741177aa4-f27c4c42-84b2-4122-a7dc-e38a200f99d1-000000/A0VihWU8r0MNUTDU40ojlppyQsY=198">
<b>Learn more</b></a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Desk: (503)986-0685 cell: (503)383-6787<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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