[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-up Week of January 19th

Wed Jan 21 13:07:14 PST 2026

What's inside:

  *   OMS Updates: January MOM Schedule, OMS Board Institute
  *   Funding Opportunities: National Trust Preservation Fund, AARP Community Challenge (Now Open!), America 250th, Amex Small Business, National Association of Realtors
  *   Learning Opportunities: Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog

OMS Updates:
January MoM Call Schedule |
January 22nd: We'll be back on our normal schedule for Mornings on Main starting this week. We'll have a guest presenter joining us from Main Street America. Tasha Sams, Education Director at MSA, will join us to talk about the new and improved Academy on MSA's website. With free and paid courses, there's resources available for every member. Access Link: Mornings on Main Link<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1>, Password: 760959

Funding Opportunities:
National Trust Preservation Funds | Access Link<https://savingplaces.org/preservation-funds>
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)<https://savingplaces.org/preservation-funds> are an umbrella group of grant funds intended to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting ongoing preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects. There are three deadlines per year in February, June, and October. Grants from this fund are generally between $2,500 and $5,000. Out-of-round funding can occur (when available) in the case of an emergency. Email the Grants Office for more information. Several grants in the NTPF portfolio are limited to a specific type or geographic area but allow for larger grants. These funds use the NTPF application form and deadlines<https://savingplaces.org/preservation-funds>.

Roundhouse Technical Assistance Grant | Access Link<https://roundhousefoundation.org/grant-stories/technical-assistance-grant-tag/>
Are you looking to attend a conference or training? Looking to pick up a piece of technical equipment to accomplish your revitalization goals? Check out the Roundhouse Technical Assistance Grant specifically targeting rural heritage organizations in Oregon.

AARP Community Challenge Grants (Closes - March 4) | Access Link<https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html?CMP=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-LC-2250600-2280207-9890908-NA-01072026-LivableCommunities-F1-2026challenge-BTN-ALL-Community-&encparam=ETn%2b5BhSuJsooZogjFm2UhHdmdTUXvw46ooCk9YEm%2fw%3d>
AARP's annual "quick-action" grant program funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages. They are hosting a live webinar about grant, the application process, and the types of projects it funds on Tuesday, January 27 (at 2 p.m. ET, 11 a.m. PT). Note: The event is optional for interested applicants and will be recorded for later viewing. Click here<https://virtualevents.aarp.org/2026GrantWebinar/en/registration> to register.

Amex Shop Small Grant Program (Closes - January 16th) | Access Link<https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/amex-shop-small-grant-program?utm_campaign=28821628-Amex%20Shop%20Small%20Grant&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_DgPTFlzSlGibTCfIF3Duv441fpEkkL6HCTmxRMJb546Pg08jxuwdMjuxaMiHzdZiVz0BC3x3gl0cvjJzH3OMDYTKU5pYXbVupSNWyQSHqIinRb9o&_hsmi=389573989&utm_content=389573989&utm_source=hs_email>
To help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday(r) to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The Program will provide an initial $5 million to fund 250 grants of $20,000 each to eligible small business owners across the U.S.

250th Grants (Closes - March 1, 2026) | Access Link<https://www.oregon250.org/america-250-oregon-grant/>
Both Oregon 250th Grants and National Endowment for the Humanities grants to celebrate the 250th are available.

National Association of Realtors Placemaking Grant (Closes - Oct 15) | Access Link<https://realtorparty.realtor/community-development/placemaking>
Next round opens January 2026. Placemaking Grants fund state and local REALTOR(r) association-led projects that create new, outdoor public gathering spaces and destinations in a community on unused or underused sites.

Learning Opportunities:

Heritage Exchange Blog Tracks for Local Examples
"We Should Probably Update That" - blog by Darin Rutledge, Director Klamath Idea and Oregon Heritage Mentor (and former main street executive director. This blog includes tips for checking in on your organization's operations, including a downloadable checklist. Click here to read. Click here<https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/we-should-probably-update-that-setting-your-organization-up-for-a-strong-year/> to read.

Blue Avocado
"What are the most important nonprofit leader qualities?" Blue Avocado surveyed nonprofit leaders to find out which qualities matter most in leadership. Their responses reveal the traits that drive impact and long-term success. Click here<https://blueavocado.org/ask-the-blue-avocado-community/the-most-important-nonprofit-leader-qualities/> to read.

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Sheri Stuart (she, her, hers) |  Oregon Main Street Coordinator
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Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
Cell: (503)551-3705
725 Summer St NE, Ste C
Salem, Oregon 97301

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