[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-Up | January 29, 2025

Wed Jan 29 09:20:20 PST 2025

Hello Main Streeters,

Some key grant launches & a time sensitive opportunity with AARP are found inside. We hope you find value in today's Round-Up.

What's inside:
Time Sensitive Opportunity: AARP Community Challenge Webinar
OMS Updates: Heritage Grants Launch
Celebrating Network Success: Cottage Grove Business Launch, Salem's Whitlock Building
Grant Resources: T-mobile Hometown, Roundhouse Foundation
Learning Resources: Strategic Planning Guide, MSA 2025 Small Business Predictions

Time Sensitive Opportunity:
AARP Community Challenge Webinar (Today, Jan 29 at 11am!)<https://events.aarp.org/event/2025GrantWebinar/summary?CMP=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-LC-2006103-2090701-8970882-NA-01222025-LivableCommunities-F2-webinar-BTN-ALL-Community-&encparam=WEQXZk0Q6CjtGSDxs%2B2usfap5v2wUjUKHSZK3wnY%2FZQ%3D>
AARP Livable Communities is hosting a webinar on Wednesday, January 29, from 2 to 3 pm (ET). The webinar will describe the 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant program, explain the application process, highlight the work of past grantees who jump-started long-term changes in their communities and answer attendee questions.
OMS Updates:
Heritage Grants Launch
Oregon Heritage has opened applications for several grant programs. The website provides all of the basic information. Free, online workshops are being offered for each program. And Kuri Gill, the grant manager, is available to talk through project ideas and provide support. For grant related questions, translation and accessibility needs, contact her at Kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Kuri.gill at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503-986-0685.
Diamonds in the Rough Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#five>
For historic building façade restoration.
Workshop - February 19, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/Z5-BXEgKSiK1r5T01dPZPg>
Oregon Historic Cemeteries Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six>
For projects in cemeteries listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries.
Workshop - February 11, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BFKOEjw6SDGIx9gnDlYIcg>
Oregon Museum Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#six>
Museums can apply for collections, interpretation and education, and tourism related projects.
Workshop - February 11, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/G4m5PAQ_TcWYLrbqj2MpQA>
Preserving Oregon Grant - Information<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#ten>
To complete preservation work on historic properties and for archaeology projects.
Historic Property Workshop - February 18, 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/dcCiPxQLReO1rFlV-oPfbA>
Archaeology Project Workshop - February 18, 2:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. Register<https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kWYH5FoGSoerCK1thN2X1g>
Celebrating Network Success:
Cottage Grove Welcomes 3 New Businesses in January  | Check it out!<https://www.kezi.com/news/three-new-businesses-coming-to-downtown-cottage-grove/article_f531ae8a-d867-11ef-9b91-4bbaac6be6cc.html>
Celebrations occurred earlier last week to welcome 3 new businesses to Cottage Grove's community of small businesses.

Whitlock Building Nearing Completion in Salem | Check it out!<https://www.statesmanjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/01/10/winslow-boutique-dittos-downtown-salem-oregon/77409336007/>
An OMSRG & urban renewal fund recipient as well as historic tax-credit project, this project which includes upper-story housing, ground-floor storefronts, and a "quasi interpretive center" with a display on Salem history, is nearing completion.

Grant Resources:
T-Mobile Hometown Grants | Access Link<https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/hometown-grants>
Helps, "fund projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers."  Spring deadline: March 31, 2025.
Rural Grants from Roundhouse Foundation | Access Link<https://roundhousefoundation.org/how-to-apply-for-roundhouse-grants/>
Roundhouse foundation supports work in four focal areas that support thriving rural communities. These focus areas include arts & culture, environmental stewardship, social services, and education - with value placed projects at the intersection of these areas.
Learning Resources:
Strategic Planning | Access Link<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/Developing%20a%20Strategic%20Plan%20Workbook.pdf>
In the process of doing a work plan for the new year or a longer term strategic plan? This Oregon Main Street workbook for getting your team onboard and involved in the process can help you get there with a well charted path.
2025 Small Business Predictions | Watch here<https://youtu.be/Vh2TchM0P7o?si=ROvjWzNMxiWv2S84>
Main Street America's in-house research team presents 2025's small business predictions on the Business Insights podcast. Chief Innovation Officer Matt Wagner, shares his vision for this year.

Cheers,
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Cam Amabile, CIT & CIG<https://www.interpnet.com/NAI/interp/Certification/Certification/nai/_certification/Certification_Program_Page.aspx?hkey=238a449c-b3c6-4a93-9ebb-ebaeaef7e29a> (she, her, hers) |  Technical Resources Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
schedule: Tuesday - Friday, 7A - 5:30P
cell: (971) 720-8998
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

Visit our website<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>, Like us on Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/OregonHeritage>, Visit our Blog<http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/> or LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/oregon-parks-and-recreation-department/>, Join the Oregon Heritage News e-news<https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/Heritage>.

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