<html><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8"></head><body style="word-wrap: break-word; -webkit-nbsp-mode: space; line-break: after-white-space;" class="">Harrison Cemetery is listed as a Historic Cemetery in Washington County. Thank you for your attention. <div class="">Judy Goldmann, Board Member<br class=""><div><br class=""><blockquote type="cite" class=""><div class="">On Feb 1, 2021, at 8:52 AM, Sharon Umpleby <<a href="mailto:sharon@umpleby.us" class="">sharon@umpleby.us</a>> wrote:</div><br class="Apple-interchange-newline"><div class=""><div dir="ltr" class=""><div class="">Good morning Kuri,</div><div class="">Thank you for the information regarding grants. <br class=""></div><div class="">North Powder Cemetery Maintenance District has a small building project that could fit into some of the categories you mentioned.</div><div class="">Could you please confirm that we are a qualifying "Historic Cemetery" - we did receive a grant from you 10 or more years ago, so I believe that we do qualify, but would appreciate confirmation before I apply.</div><div class=""><br class=""></div><div class="">Thank you again,</div><div class="">Sharon Umpleby</div><div class="">Bookkeeper etc.!!<br class=""></div></div><br class=""><div class="gmail_quote"><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_attr">On Mon, Feb 1, 2021 at 7:17 AM GILL Kuri * OPRD via HistoricCemeteries <<a href="mailto:historiccemeteries@omls.oregon.gov" class="">historiccemeteries@omls.oregon.gov</a>> wrote:<br class=""></div><blockquote class="gmail_quote" style="margin:0px 0px 0px 0.8ex;border-left:1px solid rgb(204,204,204);padding-left:1ex">
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<div class="gmail-m_8104387237783716457WordSection1"><p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Commissions.aspx#OCHC" target="_blank" class="">
Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries</a> is offering grants for qualified historic cemeteries. The annual
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six" target="_blank" class="">grants</a> fund projects that preserve historic cemeteries. Projects funded in the past include marker repair workshops, fencing, signs, interpretive panels and brochures, security lighting, access
improvements, records management, and more. <u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">Awards typically range between $1,000 and $8,000, but have been higher. Anyone may apply for a grant. Projects must be related to historic cemeteries listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries. Recent projects include marker
repair and workshops in several cemeteries, installations of signs and informational kiosks, a preservation plan, and a fence replacement.
<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">“Our goal is to preserve Oregon’s historic cemeteries and offer support throughout the application process,” said historic cemeteries program coordinator Kuri Gill. Past awards include projects in in Clackamas, Clasp, Columbia, Josephine,
Lane, Marion, Multnomah, Sherman, Union, and Yamhill Counties.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></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 system will be offered March 4, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Registration
is <a href="https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJEkcuqvrjMsH9xAzmlZXdY7KJ0kfkCEQx7Q" target="_blank" class="">
required</a>. Recorded trainings and tips are also <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#one" target="_blank" class="">
online</a>.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal">State law established the seven-member historic cemeteries commission to maintain a listing of all historic cemeteries and gravesites in Oregon; promote public education on the significance of historic cemeteries; and help obtain financial
and technical assistance for restoring, improving and maintaining their appearances. These grants support the goals of the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2018preservationplan.pdf" target="_blank" class="">Oregon Historic Preservation Plan</a> and the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2020_Oregon_Heritage_Plan.pdf" target="_blank" class="">
Oregon Heritage Plan</a>. To learn more about the grants or workshops visit <a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org/" target="_blank" class="">
www.oregonheritage.org</a> or contact Kuri Gill at <a href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov" target="_blank" class="">
Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov</a> or 503-986-0685.<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:center" align="center">###<u class=""></u><u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></p><p class="MsoNormal"><u class=""></u> <u class=""></u></p>
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