[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-Up | February 24. 2026

Wed Feb 25 04:28:17 PST 2026

Sorry if this was sent to the group - it was meant for Cam.

Please disregard and accept my apologies!
Claire
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Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2026 4:20 AM
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Hi!

Good morning!

I think I remember doing an Annual Report - but I can't find it?

Please let me know, thank you!
Claire
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From: OMS_MANAGERS <oms_managers-bounces at omls.oregon.gov> on behalf of AMABILE Cam * OPRD <Cam.AMABILE at oprd.oregon.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 10:24 AM
To: Oregon Main Street Network Members <oms_managers at omls.oregon.gov>
Subject: [OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-Up | February 24. 2026

Good Morning Main Streeters!

There’s a lot of fun stuff happening this week and some great resources to share. Enjoy your week and this Round-Up!

What’s Inside:

  *   OMS Updates: Heritage Conference Registration, Heritage Plan Comment Period, MOM, How To! Reporting Review, 2025 OMS Annual Report
  *   Community Highlight: Gold Beach Receives Key to City
  *   Funding Opportunities: Oregon Heritage Grants, DEQ Grants, America 250 Oregon Grants, National Trust Preservation Grants
  *   Learning Opportunities: R&D – Mississippi Main Street, Working Board – Blue Avocado

OMS Updates

Heritage Conference Registration Open | Register by March 20 for Early Bird rate ($150)<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/heritageconference.aspx>

REMINDER: April 29 (Day 1) will be the OMS network meeting and is required attendance for Affiliated, Designated & Accredited Communities. If attending only the network meeting, attendance is free but you still must register via the main conference registration page.

Stories, Culture, Place - Weaving Community Heritage; April 29-May 2, Woodburn

Communities are complex and varied, how they are viewed by visitors and residents is informed by the long history of human experience in that place and their own experiences. The 2026 Oregon Heritage Conference will explore the intersection of stories, culture, and place to develop community heritage. This heritage is the anchor for participation, economic development, connection, and possibilities for a vibrant and healthy community. Join us for four days of sessions, workshops, tours, partner events, networking, an inspiring plenary speaker, an awards celebration, and more totaling over 60 opportunities to connect, learn, and be inspired.

Heritage Plan Public Comment, Deadline March 17 | Access Draft Plan Here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/tools.aspx#2026heritageplan>

Contribute comments to the newly drafted Oregon Heritage Plan which ultimately will help:

  *   Align the Heritage Commission’s initiatives and technical assistance with helping heritage organizations working towards the identified goals.
  *   Provide a framework for statewide partners and service organizations to align their programs to help heritage organizations work towards these goals.
  *   Provide a framework and support for local heritage organizations in prioritizing and planning projects and processes and getting support from partners, stakeholders, grant makers, and decision makers.

To comment complete this form<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8LQCPV> or contact Katie Henry, Heritage Commission Coordinator (katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:katie.henry at oprd.oregon.gov>, 503-877-8834).

Mornings on Main | Regular Schedule

We’re back to our regularly scheduled weekly chats on Thursdays from 9:30am to 10:30am. Access Link: Mornings on Main Link<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1>, Password: 760959

How To! Reporting Review | March 5, 11am-12pm

Join Cam for an open Q&A about quarterly reporting for the Main Street Track communities. Bring your specific questions for your reports or request a complete overview of how to do reporting. Access Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89823172691?pwd=z6VGOIh4A6K8qyATqrCL0lysa02z7t.1 Passcode: 221503

2025 OMS Annual Report: The 2025 OMS Annual Report is posted on our website and can be found here<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2025%20%20Main%20Street%20Annual%20Report_Final.pdf>. It includes highlights from the network, updates on OMS goals and objectives, and the farewell message from outgoing state coordinator Sheri Stuart. We hope you take a look at what the Network has accomplished and share the report with your board, volunteers, and partners.

Community Highlight

Gold Beach Receives Key to the City

In recognition of “outstanding accomplishments and dedication to [Gold Beach’s] community and city,” Gold Beach Main Street has received a key to the city from Mayor Tamie Kaufman. Gold Beach Main Street is, “…deeply grateful for this acknowledgment. Our work is fueled by volunteers, partners, business owners, and residents who care deeply about the vitality of Gold Beach.” Congratulations to Gold Beach Main Street for this wonderful recognition from the team at OMS!

Funding Opportunities

Oregon Heritage Grants Open Now! | 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.

DEQ Built for Well-Being Grants | Access Link<https://www.oregon.gov/deq/mm/pages/grants.aspx>

Grants for reducing exposure to toxic substances in building materials. Up to $2 million available for education and outreach, training, research, program/project/policy development, or workforce development on reducing exposure to toxic building materials.

America 250 Oregon Commission Grants | Open March 4

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 third funding cycle will open on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and will close April 3, 2026, or until all $50,000 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.

Preservation Grant Deadlines Approaching

  *   Cynthia Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors<https://support.savingplaces.org/s/4519104/jBSjy2VY> assist in the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic interiors. Grants range up to $15,000 and are due March 2.
  *   Johanna Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation<https://support.savingplaces.org/s/4519105/jBSjy2VY> aims to save historic environments in order to foster an appreciation of our nation's diverse cultural heritage and to preserve and revitalize the livability of the nation's communities. Grants range up to $15,000 and are due March 2.
  *   National Fund for Sacred Places<https://support.savingplaces.org/s/4519106/jBSjy2VY> provides training, planning grants, technical assistance, capacity-building support, and capital grants up to $500,000 to community-serving historic houses of worship across America. Applications are due March 3.

Learning Opportunities

R&D Resource Share | Mississippi Main Street<https://www.msmainstreet.com/media/#publications>
While Oregon Main Street<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/OMSNetworkPortal.aspx> boasts a large number of resources, guides, studies, and more that are for you, we like to remind folks that a national network of resources exists. This week we’re highlighting the open resource hub from Mississippi Main Street. With resources like the ‘Build Your Own Startup Guide’, an example ‘Downtown Landscape Design Guide’ and more this Main Street coordinating program has plenty of things to R&D. Reminder when borrowing resources from other regions: make it your own to represent your own story & put it in your local context (culturally, historically, temporally, etc.). Just in case you think we forgot, Oregon’s not Mississippi! ??

Creating A Board That Works (Blue Avocado) | Access Link<https://blueavocado.org/board-of-directors/creating-a-board-that-works/?utm_source=Blue+Avocado&utm_campaign=b0ef5dbd46-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_8_2_2024_Board_Horror_COPY_01&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_e406d630c9-b0ef5dbd46-667168444>
This article explores setting your board members up for success when they join. How to help them understand roles and responsibilities, what their expectations are, and ultimately get them involved in the work of your organization at an impactful level.

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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