[OMS_MANAGERS] Upcoming Conferences and Grant Deadlines

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

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Conferences

1.      The Oregon Heritage Conference takes place May 4-7 this year in the state's Capitol Building. The conference theme is "16 Going on 20, 50, 100: Reflecting on the Past, Capitolizing on the Present and Building the Future." The theme highlights several major heritage anniversaries, including the 20th anniversary of the first meeting of the Oregon Heritage Commission and the 50th anniversary of the National Historic Preservation Act. The conference will bring together hundreds of people who love and work with Oregon's heritage. Designed to be interdisciplinary, the conference focuses on all sectors of heritage, such as historic preservation, museums, archives, libraries, and local and state government. By bringing everyone together in one place, we can begin to realize that our work in heritage is all interconnected, that we have similar problems, and, together, can create better solutions. The Heritage Conference also includes workshops, tours, and breakout sessions that are equal parts innovation and practical advice. You can register for these special activities online, too. Preliminary descriptions of each session are now available at the conference's website<http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/OHC/Pages/Conference.aspx>. Share your photos of Oregon's heritage on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter using #oregonheritage.


2.      Brownfields Conference Registration for the Oregon Brownfields Conference, May 16-17, is now open. Information on the conference can be found at: http://www.oregon4biz.com/Brownfields-Conference-2016/ There are scholarships available to assist with offsetting the cost of registration and/or hotel.  The scholarship application is available online through the Conference webpage.  Also, this year there is a separate Pre-Conference Brownfields 101 Workshop on Sunday, May 15th for those who are new to brownfields redevelopment or who would like a refresher on the basics.


3.      2016 National Main Streets Conference, May 23-25, Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The conference will bring together doers, makers and innovators to address challenges facing 21st century downtowns and commercial districts, while building on collective insights into opportunities on the horizon. Sessions will focus on creating places that are economically competitive and socially connected, as well as developing leaders that can direct these efforts and pave the way for communities of the future. Join the National Main Street Center  in May to learn about topics ranging from creating measurable economic impact, to placemaking, the arts, and everything in between. For information on registration, education sessions, events, mobile workshops and much more click here<http://www.preservationnation.org/main-street/training/conference/2016---milwaukee/main-street-now-2016.html>.

Grants
1.      Diamonds in the Rough: Just a reminder grant applications are due May 13, 2016. DIAMONDS IN THE ROUGH grants are to restore or reconstruct the facades of buildings that have been heavily altered over the years. The purpose is to return them to their historic appearance and potentially qualify them for historic register designation (local or national). Grants may be awarded up to $20,000. Additional info is on the web at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>


2.      Preserving Oregon Grant: The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) offers matching grants for rehabilitation work that supports the preservation of historic resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places or for significant work contributing toward identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites. Currently, $250,000 per biennium is available, and grant funds may be awarded for amounts up to $20,000. Letter of intent (required) is due April 15, 2016; application deadline is May 13, 2016. Additional info is on the web at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org>

3.      The Cultural Trust's annual competitive grant cycle for arts, heritage, history, preservation and humanities nonprofit programs has opened. Grant guidelines for FY2017 Cultural Development grants are posted. Applications must be submitted online by 5 pm Friday, April 22, 2016. For more info see: http://www.culturaltrust.org/node/314


4.      National Trust Preservation Funds<http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding/preservation-funds-guidelines-eligibility.html>: Grants from the National Trust Preservation Funds encourage preservation at the local level by providing seed money for preservation projects. Grants are awarded annually in three competitive rounds: February 1, June 1, and October 1. For more information on this program, and to learn how to apply, please read our guidelines and eligibility page<http://www.preservationnation.org/resources/find-funding/preservation-funds-guidelines-eligibility.html>.


5.      USDA's Agriculture Marketing Service are accepting applications for their Farmers Market Promotion Program (FMPP)<https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp> and the Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)<https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/lfpp> - due May 12th.  Please note AMS is offering a webinar on March 24th at 2pm EST for applicants


6.      Travel Oregon Now Accepting Applications for two Matching Grant programs with a combined $560,000 of available funds. The 2016-2017 Travel Oregon Matching Grants<https://t.e2ma.net/click/5j64n/5f3f3c/xtwt1f> cycle has $500,000 available for grant awards. Eligible projects may be awarded up to $100,000 (see application guidelines<https://t.e2ma.net/click/5j64n/5f3f3c/dmxt1f> for specific project eligibility requirements). An additional $60,000 of available funds will be administered through the Oregon Wine Country Plates Matching Grants Program<https://t.e2ma.net/click/5j64n/5f3f3c/teyt1f> that awards up to $20,000 for wine and culinary tourism initiatives. Both grant programs require applicants to match the awarded grant dollar-for-dollar. Up to 50% of the match may be in-kind. Cities, counties, port districts, federally recognized Tribes, non-profit entities in Oregon involved with tourism promotion and development are eligible to apply. Projects should target the development of tourism infrastructure or strategic collaborative marketing initiatives that align with local, regional or statewide efforts and increase the likelihood of visitation from outside the local area. Partnerships with local, regional and statewide tourism organizations, economic development and/or government organizations and tourism-related businesses are key to a successful grant application. Travel Oregon will hold a webinar on March 30 to outline the process of applying for a grant. Additional details are available at: Industry.TravelOregon.com/Matching-Grants<https://t.e2ma.net/click/5j64n/5f3f3c/pzzt1f>.

7.      Hope VI Grant Opportunity: HUD's posted a NOFA for the HOPE VI Main Street Revitalization Program at grants.gov<http://grants.gov> at http://www.grants.gov/search-grants.html?agencies%3DHUD%7CDepartment%20of%20Housing%20and%20Urban%20Development  The application deadline is April 12th and only one grant - of up to $500,000 - will be awarded this year.  It was a grant program created by HUD at the urging of Senator Grassley of Iowa and is targeted to rural communities with very small public housing authorities and an active Main Street (or its equivalent) program. The basic theory is that the housing authority uses the grant to produce some affordable housing units along the Main Street commercial corridor (usually on the second or third story of a retail establishment).



8.      USDA Rural Business Development Grant: RBDG is a competitive grant designed to support targeted technical assistance, training and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas that have fewer than 50 employees and less than $1 million in gross revenues. Programmatic activities are separated into enterprise or opportunity type grant activities. See http://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-business-development-grants/or or contact your regional representative for more info:

Tangent Office Contact (Serving Benton, Clackamas, Clatsop, Columbia, Lane, Linn, Lincoln, Marion, Multnomah, Polk, Tillamook, Washington and Yamhill counties):

Tom Simonson, Business & Cooperative Programs Specialist
(541) 967-5925 ext. 142, tom.simonson at or.usda.gov<mailto:tom.simonson at or.usda.gov>

Redmond Office Contact (Serving Baker, Gilliam, Grant, Malheur, Morrow, Umatilla, Wallowa and Wheeler counties):

Brandon Doyle, Business & Cooperative Programs Assistant
(541) 923-4358 ext. 126, leslie.doyle at or.usda.gov<mailto:leslie.doyle at or.usda.gov>

Redmond Office Contact (Serving Crook, Deschutes, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake, Sherman and Wasco counties):

Curt Dixon, Business & Cooperative Programs Specialist
(541) 923-4358 ext. 125, curt.dixon at or.usda.gov<mailto:curt.dixon at or.usda.gov>

Roseburg Office Contact (Serving Coos, Curry, Douglas, Jackson, and Josephine counties):

Mandie Ellenwood, Business & Cooperative Programs Specialist / Value Added Producer Grant Coordinator
(541) 673-0136 ext. 110, mandie.ellenwood at or.usda.gov<mailto:mandie.ellenwood at or.usda.gov>

State Office Contacts:

Main Phone: (503) 414-3395
Relay Service: Dial 711 for a free relay service operated by the FCC
Fax: (866) 824-6181

USDA Rural Development
Attn: Business & Cooperative Programs
1220 SW 3rd Avenue, Suite 1801
Portland, OR 97204

Lisa Siesennop, Business & Cooperative Programs Director
(503) 414-3367, lisa.siesennop at or.usda.gov<mailto:lisa.siesennop at or.usda.gov>

John Holman, Business & Cooperative Programs Specialist / Energy Programs Coordinator
(503) 414-3369, john.holman at or.usda.gov<mailto:john.holman at or.usda.gov>


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