[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-Up | April 8th, 2026

Wed Apr 8 07:50:08 PDT 2026

Good Morning Main Street!

This week's round-up features some new grant opportunities to prep for, new trainings available from MSA and partners like RDI, a free webinar on succession planning, and more. We hope you find it all useful!

What's Inside:

  *   OMS Updates: MOM Third Thursday, Main Street Track Check-Ins, Quarterly Reporting Reminder
  *   MSA Highlights: Small Business Survey, Self-Paced Design Course
  *   Funding Opportunities: Heritage Grants Closing Soon, Travel Oregon Grants Open, Be Ready - America250 (last round), Metro Community Placemaking, Roundhouse Technical Assistance
  *   Learning Opportunties: R2R Mobile Workshops, Nonprofit Succession Planning Webinar

OMS Updates
Mornings on Main | Third Thursdays
Ami Keiffer, our new Oregon Main Street Coordinator will be our 'guest' presenter this month with a session on Meyers-Briggs personality types, and the utility they serve for understanding your organization's team members. Join us for Ami's first training session as the OMS Coordinator. Access Link: Mornings on Main Link<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1>, Password: 760959

OMS Main Street Track Check-In Calls
If you are an accredited, designated, or affiliated community, please check your inbox for communication from Ami regarding check-in call scheduling. Calls will be with your ED & Board President (or two members of the board if you don't have an ED) and can be scheduled on a calendar booking ap at your convenience.

Reminder! Quarterly Reporting is Due 4/10
If you are an accredited, designated, or affiliated community, please remember to submit your quarterly reporting on time. Should you have questions about the new form or any other issues, please contact Cam.

MSA Highlights
Small Business Survey | Access Link<https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VXkCKC5_04jQW8-HQRj334c8CW61z83B5L_lbhN2ZRHCg3m2nnW8wLKSR6lZ3mcW15SW_Q38LR90W5Vw9Gm66PF_CTPTDW6Sn_SFVm4b3g6MNDzsW4hytqZ2k0hwGW1FBvrw8-VRDJN8Zj5M3qtJJsW4s-n0S5YPQK1VD8yXp8HhX1TVHy7v58xjZcNW6fcNDZ2NZv4RVhG-Rb5fKmFjVB5r056mdqM7W2B71Cp7Q4MLbN5mXrmzYyn57W2bgDH43Lc9qgVlPWlV6-NfWvVK-hL27DTmPmW89pJrB8hdsQBN8LvQkg3XhlhW35ZB2k1r4P2mW8ppZjF4PfVLfW4rK1863ZD14VW4spk5N9465KYW1Llz507b1dmlW5j6NML91jYkGW96_djG6s5pLST7_Zb2RTYFGf8KyBH-04>
MSA is conducting its biannual small business survey. Please send this survey out to your communities as you can so that MSA can receive representative data from Oregon!

Self-Paced Training | Design

Get Started with Main Street Foundations: Design

This introductory video provides a primer on the guiding principles, tools, and considerations that shape the look and feel of your Main Street. Watch the video ><https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VWjYLs4_4hysVf0pD33L39j-W37H_hZ5MymrrN4dVQcM3m2nnW8wLKSR6lZ3lnW2Pd_mb6g_3D2W7L59qk87lV9VW2KpkL16Ghr2LW7f-RVw1ZZ_1rW6X45TJ8CYhYwW3VnZ9z4XGxJXW2JsLwy5_FwHGW5RqJRh2kkGfqW4DJ-1r1THpHCW1HfQJn7GYb-_W4f4nTp5wnJTXW766TqV3__47vW8F40k18wc0SFVj3JXw4_Z7kMW2Gd6BK5l-9b5W3Lz5Y16NrRHRW4hkLQz9k0WWHW4NCQs92lMfvsW92DYBS6gmYKkW7hDP8B667MPMVz-gB94Lg1QCW7vf7DG5CHJ27W8b2gSt6Z37TpVsKHGH1W8Jy6W6Rt4Q292nYq7W8W4hGz4k81z9W8Z5dmX53n2JlW2Hp4Wn12lTCff1rc5bs04>

Keep Going with Focus on the Four Points Design Courses

Through case studies, scenario-based practice, and planning tools, you'll build the skills to shape a district that reflects your community's unique character. Explore the catalog ><https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VWjYLs4_4hysVf0pD33L39j-W37H_hZ5MymrrN4dVQcM3m2nnW8wLKSR6lZ3nkW8XT8976y6ZZFW6ptpTM5bDDLxW41DQ3D88NcNlW2G510J47jf3vVV1QM56t489-W8c04SG6LyPv1N5DMfYsjT7C8W6RSkmL7lGsnbW2L80y294TJbpW3lLg4S3YxFC8W769ypy3bbCrWN91g-5S4cC55W2v732v2Dd-cnW2sD3hQ49hRl_W2qqt8r2cjTzZVnJtHn8Mdt_5W2Rfntt16QHkPN8dJ-WzCSWpzW5M6FHz50qXyZW7VHtjT5GPz28W2Cksp15kB4jTW7JgCq07zc5r_W3w0QMR63_VBfW6JPrjp1dfx6NW4Xp87T7g51mNVJk0hp3jmp4lW3-qDdW34gfypW5734Tk52CQxSf89bZGY04>

Dive Deeper with the Design Handbook

Your go-to guide for implementing a people-centered design process that supports small businesses, promotes a vibrant community, and creates a strong sense of place. Get the handbook ><https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VWjYLs4_4hysVf0pD33L39j-W37H_hZ5MymrrN4dVQcM3m2nnW8wLKSR6lZ3kNW7PQMck28NTxjW8D1jxV6H1QzRW2lqJD050NXKnW8plKdf5KvZkHW5QB_5t5ZZ6WPW4dpbtZ9fyKRGW8RKtYk11mNyZW7_BMHd4phc7LW4zMffs4G1-9RN9kLmCk-4R7rW7KtLmC2yDWwwW6c9Z6f1CjvC5W8jn4Pw66nBLhN5hJCmBnPngkW8bxK8T8jZ0qXW8Kcy7W4WYNxFW3yh5Nd212_2_N2N_8_-QxXHlN3cWH3gHNtbDW75HKyq6Y8TFZW8qv_2S8fWVYmW1TyJ9y8xPN07W9ccsVJ1bSxXxW8rmt247NdC1zW6Wkz336lnfQzW3ygFBh80hMRmW8PL_cS12ghQFW836wd35db0SWf1Vjh1z04>

P.S. For extra credit, check out these Design resources in the Knowledge Hub:

  *   Nuts and Bolts of People-First Streets<https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VWjYLs4_4hysVf0pD33L39j-W37H_hZ5MymrrN4dVQ9-5kBVzW50kH_H6lZ3kqVX7WT11kckPTW34CpDK4Pvsd1W2mG72x74lv8kW4B24LJ4BBRyGW3DZ_V415-cZXW8bqGMW1vVbqnW8cTH3w4tq697W7wFwqw3m9hvHVHQHhz5VbkwZW7w3DPm1Vl98gW8dcJrb4DY2n9W40J0cb5QhZVdN37tX_C8qVR2W5DqpjX6qVX4cW4D4q6z8k3gGZW6QXFzT6k2B7nVgrL0s4p_2YmW6M13xd3brP_RW2r56cy5JB7YwW3q1GgZ8XJf_yW50Dxpv51mPVVW7QhtH6352mp6W2M0ltc79HNlzW7CQQQx6v6fsGW6lFZr1760cK2W8H-kJP2gm-y3W3dlSK41cJbtjW7v6J0s8FhlPdW6FCC0c42y0rpVdDgW44sGhq7W48fktF39-p_NN5g5KrVgyh6Cf4Y6ypg04>
  *   Decoding Downtown<https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VWjYLs4_4hysVf0pD33L39j-W37H_hZ5MymrrN4dVQcM3m2nnW8wLKSR6lZ3lKW4fv8VK43ctt_W4r1YRD1vfY1wN3MM5rDB5s9HW86SrVy2K-vtwW22QT99285gTMVgbwCz3WlnqmW4BvG_z7sn9RLN76H3qbTY1j2VC4WXy4_W6zYW8D39bN8_2JdvW1Sz86v3nLbP5W7s7G571gvp9CW7zt9DM3n21bcW3tpHBb5F8P2BW2fS1Nn517P_WW2dHSRK2ngyL3N6LG0s8Hzp9TW1v5dBS8Pz4DTW326Jbj79t7DWW7mnqZH2pTkSxW6Y-JPr2PJyQfW2VmWSY8G2Q2BW4g88rQ5yLNHbW10FJx07pF_rtW8XR5kG3V4KvnW83Y4GK6y_KvvW69zKm-85h9hqW3fsRMc7_NDPsdvHwGl04>
  *   Building Opportunities on Main Street Tracker<https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VWjYLs4_4hysVf0pD33L39j-W37H_hZ5MymrrN4dVQ9-5kBVzW50kH_H6lZ3nnW8zfq6f6zSJ1CW8dF0gV4x02hLW8fWdDN7lT8JzN3-r9cTfBTbPV30xS_5Q93mgN25MmqdjVJcmVCknXj3X0MYCW6hb7S8204vQlW96vTx52MvFWzW5lFrLD3mw9MyW6smB-M8DP_3BW6Mn-TX8JJQmLW3jG42x5vS4YQW8KHjNt1v5BYYW3yvjPl24Fm_4W3T7ZRg33tswnW92PxgX7qgchGVRVG6M1Y0rJgW38VkD41Qs4KhW1GHYgf2NvpkJW6G9CRR5Yp9p4W4_FWZv8cyVHtW6-ry_Q2ZXFC3W2XBNRx5qYxz9N5gQFhHxYPT2W5Ph7718fX302W7ZL16_7HybtqW8f4R7s6ltmK2W4XXZXn3W7dtTW30f7zC5XMrFLW1HzRDR8CdP4LW4fnlzW446d_Qf23BTsC04>

Funding Opportunities
CLOSING SOON! Oregon Heritage Grants | Access Link<http://oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/grants.aspx>
Many of Oregon Heritage's grants are open now. This includes the Diamonds in the Rough, Historic Cemeteries, Oregon Museum Grant, Preserving Oregon Grant. To see all grants, their requirements, and guidelines for submission of intent or application see the website above.

Travel Oregon Competitive Grants | Access Link<https://industry.traveloregon.com/grants/competitive-grants-program/>
Guidelines for the 2026 grant application period are open. LOIs due April 27th. Prioritization of projects that extend the visitor season, increase visitor spending, and opportunities for year-round employment.

America 250 Oregon Commission Grants | FIRST COME FIRST SERVED GRANT (APR 13TH)
The America 250 Oregon Commission<https://www.oregon250.org/>, in partnership with Oregon Heritage<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/default.aspx> and the Oregon Historical Society<https://www.ohs.org/>, established the Oregon 250 Grant Program to help organizations create inclusive, community-focused projects that highlight Oregon's diverse histories, traditions, and cultures. A fourth funding cycle will open on Monday, April 13, 2026 and will remain open until all $60,000 in funds are expended. 50% dedicated to rural communities. Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible projects UP TO $3,000. **These grants have been awarded in a matter of hours for previous funding rounds, prepare your application well ahead of time**

Start Prepping - Metro Community Placemaking Grant | Opens August
Are you within Metro's Urban Growth Boundary<https://gis.oregonmetro.gov/boundary-lookup-tools/ugb-address-lookup>? The Metro Community Placemaking grant supports community-led, equity-focused, arts & culture-based efforts. For information on applying & preparing applications ahead of the August opening, check here.<https://www.oregonmetro.gov/grants/community-placemaking-grants#who-can-apply>

Don't Forget - Roundhouse Technical Assistance Grant | Access Link<https://roundhousefoundation.org/grant-stories/technical-assistance-grant-tag/>
Pay for staff to attend conferences/trainings, hire consultants for strategic plan, succession plan, or fundraising plan, or purchase highly specialized equipment/software. This small grant opportunity is open to Culture & Heritage organizations as a pilot.

Learning Opportunities
R2R Mobile Workshops | Access Link<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/r2r-2026-mobile-workshops-tickets-1980397010770?aff=oddtdtcreator>
Not going to Main Street Now? RDI still has open spaces at their Mobile Workshops for Regards to Rural. While the full conference is sold out, the workshops are a one-day commitment to learn some on-the ground skills or see real-world examples of economic development at work. See the series of Mobile Workshops<https://www.eventbrite.com/e/r2r-2026-mobile-workshops-tickets-1980397010770?aff=oddtdtcreator> here.

Bridgespan Webinar (April 29th) | "Nonprofit Succession Planning", Register Here for Free<https://bridgespan.zoom.us/webinar/register/5717746420144/WN_H2Ay0_VDRw-Kzskm4D56Dw>
"Planning for leadership transitions is a critical piece of strategy, but many organizations approach it reactively. We've found that the most effective organizations treat succession as an ongoing investment in leadership, building a strong talent pipeline so they're ready when transitions arise.

You'll learn how to:

  *   Build an effective succession plan
  *   Align succession planning with future leadership needs and strategy
  *   Develop internal talent while addressing gaps externally
  *   Use a competency-based framework for leadership development"
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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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