[OMS_MANAGERS] Funding for nonprofits through the Oregon Community Recovery Grant + other useful info

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Perfect timing. I was just putting something together for our non-profits.

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From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at listsmart.osl.state.or.us> on behalf of STUART Sheri * OPRD via OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers at listsmart.osl.state.or.us>
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Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] Funding for nonprofits through the Oregon Community Recovery Grant + other useful info


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The Oregon Community Recovery Grant program will provide funds to nonprofit organizations<https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foregoncf.org%2Fgrants-and-scholarships%2Fgrants%2Foregon-community-recovery-fund%2F&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cedf3483fa68549d978ca08d7cce0604c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637203136363003338&sdata=QRsdvXlwPuq26N0yqO8RmNJ2CwlViVehbZreM54wiZ8%3D&reserved=0> in Oregon that are affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. For questions on the program email grants at oregoncf.org<mailto:grants at oregoncf.org>.

Many people are contacting the Oregon Employment Department and asking if WorkSource Centers are open to walk-in customers during this time of closures and social distancing. While the situation could change day-to-day, the centers remain open as of Thursday, March 19. Staff and customers are asked to take some simple health precautions, which includes limiting the number of customers at any given time and adhering to social distancing protocols. The Oregon Employment Department has timely information on unemployment insurance related to COVID-19<https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Femploy%2FPages%2FCOVID-19.aspx&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cedf3483fa68549d978ca08d7cce0604c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637203136363013331&sdata=ELziKHbu4Gns8pk7FQer%2Bi82UQrQSLT9YDPCdvZk9Tg%3D&reserved=0>.

The Oregon Employment Department also has adopted temporary rules<https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Femploy%2FDocuments%2FOAR%2520471-030-0070-temporaryrule.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cedf3483fa68549d978ca08d7cce0604c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637203136363013331&sdata=D7J1PrRs6k9A95ohk9J29kCkM4TWPD6O%2BbyAxswzxU0%3D&reserved=0> for unemployment insurance benefits flexibility and issued a news release<https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.oregon.gov%2Femploy%2FAgency%2FPages%2FNews-Releases.aspx%23release%3Fid%3D85&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cedf3483fa68549d978ca08d7cce0604c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637203136363013331&sdata=05tYGMB7Ribd%2BW293KA2%2FU%2F5NC%2BtvebrGWZNnOcXIqs%3D&reserved=0> related to COVID-19 and layoffs, closures and unemployment insurance. Email the department with COVID-19 related employment questions at OED_COVID19_Info at oregon.gov<mailto:OED_COVID19_Info at oregon.gov>

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) retooled to help respond to the spread of infectious disease: Grantees may use Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds for a range of eligible activities that prevent and respond to the spread of infectious diseases, including COVID-19. Grantees should coordinate with local health authorities before undertaking any activity to support state or local pandemic response. For more information, visit https://files.hudexchange.info/resources/documents/Quick-Guide-CDBG-Infectious-Disease-Response.pdf<https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffiles.hudexchange.info%2Fresources%2Fdocuments%2FQuick-Guide-CDBG-Infectious-Disease-Response.pdf&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cedf3483fa68549d978ca08d7cce0604c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637203136363023322&sdata=%2BNbtpU4KYVkrwdQUeS2cU0WNgAmwA4OOynxbr%2FWjBVA%3D&reserved=0>



Oregon adopts temporary changes to Child Care Rules<https://eur05.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fdrive.google.com%2Fopen%3Fid%3D1U88FuIpfr6l0UvNadXFfjnQOlkF64fG_&data=02%7C01%7C%7Cedf3483fa68549d978ca08d7cce0604c%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C637203136363023322&sdata=pw%2BUVyoFJy5BKBbNKzEZu3fOpGjnI83xm9OB5ehV0f0%3D&reserved=0> in response to COVID-19 state of emergency










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