[OMS_MANAGERS] News You Can Use

Mon May 5 09:57:06 PDT 2014

1.       The June 2 application deadline for the the National Trust Preservation Funds is just around the corner.  Grants from the National Trust Preservation Funds encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for planning and education projects.  Grants range up to $5,000 and require a dollar-for-dollar match. Full eligibility requirements and grant guidelines, along with a link to our application, can be found at http://www.preservationnation.org/funding. Applications are now being accepted for the June 2, 2014 deadline. If you have any questions, please contact the National Trust's grants office at 202-588-6277 or grants at savingplaces.org<mailto:grants at savingplaces.org>.

2.       Rethinking Streets. Good streets are good places, too - public places where people meet, sit and socialize, conduct business, wander about, play, and more. "Rethinking Streets," a new report by the University of Oregon's Sustainable Cities Initiative, provides detailed information on 25 complete streets and streetscaping projects from around the country that may inspire you to reimagine your Main Street. Check it out at: http://www.rethinkingstreets.com/download.html

3.       Preservation is Good for Your Health. Fun article on the link between historic preservation and public health.

http://preservationinpink.wordpress.com/2014/05/05/preservation-is-good-for-your-health/

4.       Guide Offers Tools to Shift Spending Toward Local Businesses <http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNDIxLjMxNDc1ODIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDQyMS4zMTQ3NTgyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTg1Nzk4JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&111&&&http://community-wealth.us2.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e51d2c7d40bc9992285e71110&id=9ebd71a821&e=13fd9e8d36> - The American Independent Business Alliance (AMIBA) has developed a new guide to help independent business owners, localist advocates, and local officials promote local business and community wealth building. The guide outlines strategies to build successful "Buy Local" campaigns that encourage consumers to shop at locally owned stores. It includes tips and resources for campaign content development, message framing, targeted marketing, and execution. http://community-wealth.org/content/building-buy-local-campaigns-shift-culture-and-spending

5.     American Planning Association's Community Planning Assistance Team Initiative Now Open for Applications - The American Planning Association<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNDIxLjMxNDc1ODIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDQyMS4zMTQ3NTgyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTg1Nzk4JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&131&&&http://www.planning.org/> is now accepting applications for its Community Planning Assistance Team (CPAT) initiative. The CPAT pairs multidisciplinary teams of expert planning professionals from around the country with community members and decision makers to foster community education, engagement, and empowerment. Communities facing a range of challenges including, but not limited to, social equity and affordability, economic development, sustainability, consensus building, and urban design are well-suited for assistance through the program. Projects focus on localities with a demonstrated need for assistance, where planning resources and expertise may not otherwise be available. Expert teams are selected for the specific expertise needed on the project and offer pro bono assistance in developing a framework or vision plan that promotes a sustainable, livable, economically vibrant, and healthy community. The CPAT initiative is accepting applications through June 5 from communities seeking planning-related assistance. A $50 application fee is required. Click here<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNDIxLjMxNDc1ODIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDQyMS4zMTQ3NTgyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTg1Nzk4JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&132&&&http://www.planning.org/communityassistance/teams/> for more information, to download the application, and to read about past CPAT assistance projects. Email CPAT at planning.org<mailto:CPAT at planning.org> with questions....Deadline: June 5, 2014

6.     Weyerhaeuser Giving Fund<http://links.govdelivery.com:80/track?type=click&enid=ZWFzPTEmbWFpbGluZ2lkPTIwMTQwNDIxLjMxNDc1ODIxJm1lc3NhZ2VpZD1NREItUFJELUJVTC0yMDE0MDQyMS4zMTQ3NTgyMSZkYXRhYmFzZWlkPTEwMDEmc2VyaWFsPTE2OTg1Nzk4JmVtYWlsaWQ9a3VyaS5naWxsQHN0YXRlLm9yLnVzJnVzZXJpZD1rdXJpLmdpbGxAc3RhdGUub3IudXMmZmw9JmV4dHJhPU11bHRpdmFyaWF0ZUlkPSYmJg==&&&138&&&http://www.raconline.org/funding/890/?utm_source=racupdate&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=update040314> - Geographic Coverage: Available in 19 states and the District of Columbia. Funds programs that work in the areas of affordable housing and shelter; education and youth development; environmental stewardship; and human services. Sponsor: Weyerhaeuser Company Foundation....Deadline: Aug 1, 2014

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