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Mon Dec 6 10:04:12 PST 2021

Hometown Grants - next deadline is December 31, 2021 Main Street America and Smart Growth America<https://smartgrowthamerica.org/> have partnered with T-Mobile to help build stronger, more prosperous small towns and rural communities. With T-Mobile's Hometown Grant program<https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants>, they're investing big in small towns by awarding up to 100 towns a year with project funding-up to $50,000 each. T-Mobile is focusing on revitalizing community spaces in towns with 50,000 people or less, and Main Street programs are encouraged to apply. Submit a proposal for a town project of your choice, and if selected, use the funds to get started. For example, you could implement tech upgrades at your library, refresh a local park, or break ground on a new place where neighbors can connect. Learn more and apply here<https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants>.
What kinds of projects will T-Mobile fund?
The T-Mobile Hometown Grants program will help fund projects to build, rebuild, or refresh community spaces that help foster local connections in your town. For example, this might include the town square pavilion, a historic building, an outdoor park, a ball field, or a library-- every town has places where friends and neighbors connect.
How does the T-Mobile Hometown Grant program work?

  *   Grant applicants may enter at T-Mobile.com/HometownGrant<https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants>
  *   Small towns with populations less than 50,000 are eligible to apply.
  *   Recipients are selected and awarded on a quarterly basis.
  *   Grants are up to $50k per town.
Who can request a T-Mobile Hometown Grant?
They are looking for elected leaders, town managers/employees, or non-profit leaders to submit the details for their project request using the Hometown Grant application<https://t-mobile.custhelp.com/app/HTG/HTG_Application>.
What should I submit during the application process?

  *   Full proposal should be three (3) to five (5) pages. Should include, but is not limited to:
     *   Detailed description of project to be evaluated by an internal TMO panel and nonprofit organization(s)
     *   Detailed budget, including breakdown of budget line items
     *   Timeline
  *   "Shovel ready" plan, with:
     *   Outline of expected town outcomes, demonstrating how the project or strategy will lead to the anticipated result/change
     *   Details on permits needed/obtained, if applicable, to begin work upon receipt of funds
     *   Any additional companies/business partnerships to be contracted for the work
  *   Up to 5 letters of support from local government and/or community organizations, partners or members, demonstrating community alignment, engagement, and consensus for the proposed project.

See more answers to FAQs here<https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants>.

Value of Heritage Resources in Disaster Resilience Report and Messaging Guide now available  As Oregonians have become more informed about the impacts of natural and manmade disasters, how can preservationists and heritage advocates translate the value of protecting heritage resources into local action? The Oregon Heritage Commission is pleased to release a new report and accompanying messaging guide to help heritage groups communicate why historic places and cultural resources should be included in local emergency plans and their role in community disaster recovery. Check out the components here:

Value of Cultural Heritage in Disaster Resilience Report<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Value%20of%20Cultural%20Heritage%20in%20Disaster%20Resilience%20Report%20and%20Messaging%20Guide%20FINAL.pdf>:  Includes case studies in heritage and disaster, risk communication techniques, and outlines the methodology that gathered input from a team of stakeholders to survey heritage leaders statewide for the creation of the messaging guide.
The Messaging Guide<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Value%20of%20Heritage%20Messaging%20Guide.pdf>: Shares guidance on creating an opening, impact, and approach message along with samples statements you can modify to fit your needs.
Sample Talking Points<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Sample%20Talking%20Points.pdf>: Provides cut and paste messages to tailor to your audience.
Sample Opinion<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Sample%20Opinion%20-%20Editorial%20on%20Disaster%20Planning.pdf>: Shares a sample editorial on disaster planning.
Tips for Communicating<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Tips%20for%20Communicating%20Community%20Heritage%20Values%20in%20a%20Disaster.pdf>: Summarizes FEMA's top 4 tips in disaster risk communication.

Use these tools to begin a conversation in your group or community about why heritage resources matter to your local identity and then brainstorm who in your community could benefit from understanding that connection. Messages and tips from these documents can help when you meet with elected officials, write press releases, or make social media posts to the general public. These tools can also be used in conjunction with the Community Disaster Resilience Planning for Heritage Resources Guidebook<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/CDRHR_GuidebookWeb.pdf> to kickstart a community-wide disaster planning effort focused on heritage resources. This report and accompanying tools support the Oregon Heritage Commission's strategic priority of promoting the value of heritage. Find this and additional tools in the Sharing the Value of Heritage Toolkit<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/tools.aspx> on Oregon Heritage's website.

Award Nominations: 2021 Travel & Tourism Industry Achievement Awards Travel Oregon is soliciting nominations for the annual Travel & Tourism Industry Achievement Awards based on work completed in the 2021 calendar year.  Annual awards recognize people and organizations across the state that go the extra mile to enhance the travel and tourism industry in Oregon. Nominated by their peers, the award recipients are outstanding examples of professionals who, by virtue of their vision, perseverance, and dedication, are a credit to Oregon's tourism and hospitality industry. Winners will be announced at the Oregon Governor's Conference on Tourism, March 14, 2022, in Sunriver.
Use the form here<https://nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffs22.formsite.com%2FTravelOregon%2Fctx41lirfe%2Findex.html&data=04%7C01%7Cmichellew%40traveloregon.com%7Ce91f49b9caeb46bc7d3608d9ab9e2988%7C9359fab874c448a0869e7adf662e4a78%7C0%7C0%7C637729518056450912%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=lrbrsJah0ZENSnLqlCOCtlHE4hWs4H%2FYr4JxPiVeXCg%3D&reserved=0> for each unique nomination and submit before December 31.  Multiple form submissions are encouraged.

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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Main Street
Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Depart.
Cell: (503) 551-3705
www.oregonmainstreet.org<http://www.oregonmainstreet.org>
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301
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