[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-Up | March 17, 2025

[STUART Sheri * OPRD]

What's Inside:

  *   OMS Updates - March Third Thursday, 2024 OMS Annual Report
  *   Funding & Support - Energy Trust Cash Incentives, Oregon Heritage Grants, Remaining Conversations with Funders
  *   Learning Resources - Investing in the Future of Main Street, Document Retention Policy

OMS Updates:
2024 Oregon Main Street Annual Report now available on our website at www.oregonmainstreet.org<http://www.oregonmainstreet.org/>
The report highlights the collective impact of communities participating in the OMS Network in 2024, including over $24 million in private sector investment, 168 net new businesses, 1,652 net new jobs, and over 293 building rehab projects. In addition, volunteers contributed almost 34,000 of hours to make their communities better places to live, work, shop, and experience. The report also includes community spotlights on cool projects and activities happening on Main Street in Oregon!

Reminder: Next's Week MoM Third Thursday (03/20 at 9:30am) | Access Link<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89847027498?pwd=Zm5nRExRTU5KN2Z6bDdNZlpSWDVxUT09> Password: 860481
Discover How Energy Trust of Oregon Incentives Can Help Your Business Thrive
Join us to learn how Energy Trust of Oregon can help your business save energy and reduce overhead costs. We'll share how our cash incentives make it easier-and more affordable-to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment, helping you maintain the charm of your historic building while improving performance and lowering utility bills.

Funding & Support:
[Text, logo  AI-generated content may be incorrect.]Energy Trust Cash Incentives for Small Businesses  | Access Link<http://www.energytrust.org/existingbuildings>
Older buildings can come with challenges like leaky insulation, drafty windows or outdated equipment that drives up energy costs. Small to medium-sized businesses with fewer than 20 employees or operating in a space under 20,000 square feet may qualify for cash incentives from Energy Trust of Oregon.  These incentives make it more affordable to invest in energy-efficiency equipment upgrades like smart thermostats, insulation and refrigeration equipment - helping you improve your building's performance, reduce energy costs and save money.  Ready to get started? Learn more about available equipment incentives by visiting the link above, emailing existingbuildings at energytrust.org<mailto:existingbuildings at energytrust.org>, or call 1.866.605.1676 to connect with a team member today.

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REMINDER: Oregon Heritage grants open for applications, early April deadlines
Oregon Heritage has opened applications for several grant programs. The website provides all of the basic information. Kuri Gill, the grant manager, is available to talk through project ideas and provide support. For grant related questions, translation and accessibility needs, contact Kuri Gill 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Remaining 2025 Conversations with Funders events across Oregon

Grant makers offering more than $5 million in 2025 funding will participate in the Cultural Trust's 2025 "Conversations with Funders" events from March 6 through March 21. The series of informal in-person information sessions will outline available funding programs and allow grant seekers to discuss their projects and programming.
Grant seekers can participate in several 20-minute breakout rooms during the event. Participating funders include: Oregon Cultural Trust<https://culturaltrust.org/>, Oregon Arts Commission<https://www.oregon.gov/biz/aboutus/artscommission/grants/pages/default.aspx>, Oregon Heritage<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/default.aspx>, Oregon Humanities<https://www.oregonhumanities.org/>, Travel Oregon<https://industry.traveloregon.com/opportunities/grants/>, the State of Oregon Library<https://www.oregon.gov/library/libraries/pages/grants.aspx>, the Marie Lamfrom Charitable Foundation<https://www.marielamfrom.org/programs>, the <https://roundhousefoundation.org/> Nonprofit Association of Oregon<https://nonprofitoregon.org/>, the Spirit Mountain Community Fund<https://thecommunityfund.com/>, the Regional Arts and Culture Council<https://racc.org/grants/>, the Multnomah County Cultural Coalition<https://multcoculturalcoalition.org/>, and the Oregon Community Foundation<https://oregoncf.org/grants-and-scholarships/grants/>, among others.
Check each location for participating funders and register at the links below; registration is strongly encouraged.

  *   3/6: 3- 5:30 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Virtual Event<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/virtual-conversations-with-funders-tickets-1235227812639?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/10: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Eugene<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversation-with-funders-eugene-tickets-1235255665949?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/11: 1- 4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Portland<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-portland-tickets-1235250289869?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/13: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Pendleton<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-pendleton-tickets-1235262426169?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/18: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Coos Bay<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-coos-bay-tickets-1235269276659?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/19: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Ashland<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-ashland-tickets-1235238033209?aff=oddtdtcreator>
  *   3/21: 1-4 p.m. Conversations with Funders: Sisters<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/conversations-with-funders-sisters-tickets-1235268223509?aff=oddtdtcreator>

Missed an event? Don't worry! You can still visit any of the grant funders websites to learn more about available grants and connect with staff about applying for grants.

Learning Resources:
Investing in the Future of Main Street
Tasha Sams, Director of Education at Main Street America, spoke with Iris Peters, Content Development & Special Projects Coordinator at the Pennsylvania Downtown Center, about how a high school internship inspired her career. They also shared strategies and advice to help you engage young people in your community. Read here ><https://mainstreet.us13.list-manage.com/track/click?u=881199cb2d0b2894c01ba06c1&id=533a25b2e5&e=1ecbf825ba>

Document Retention Policies
Fun with Financials has a great website with lots of resources for board of directors. This recent article covers the importance of having a document retention policy and includes links to a sample document. Read here<https://www.funwithfinancials.net/fortify-your-organization-document-retention-policies/>


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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Main Street Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Desk:  (503)986-0679 cell: (503)551-3705
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/>, Join the Oregon Heritage News e-news<https://omls.oregon.gov/mailman/listinfo/Heritage> Check our LinkedIn<https://www.linkedin.com/company/oregon-parks-and-recreation-department/>.

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