[OMS_MANAGERS] OMS Round-Up | March 3, 2026

Tue Mar 3 17:11:10 PST 2026

Happy Tuesday Main Streeters,

A few items inside are time sensitive, including the prioritized opportunity for Main Street Managers to attend this year's Travel Oregon Destination Boot Camp in Eugene. In addition we've added some grants that are either open now, or coming open in the near future. Have a wonderful week all!

What's Inside:

  *   OMS Updates: Travel Oregon Destination Boot Camp, MOM Third Thursday, Heritage Conference Registration, Heritage Plan Comment Period, How To! Reporting Review
  *   MSA Highlights: Directors Survey Results
  *   Funding Opportunities: Travel Oregon, T-Mobile, Oregon Heritage, DEQ, America 250 Oregon Grants
  *   Learning Opportunities: R&D - Colorado Main Street Technical Resources

OMS Updates
Travel Oregon Destination Boot Camp | Free Registration!<https://cvent.me/oQOdev>
Our partners at Travel Oregon are prioritizing Main Street Manager attendance at this year's Destination Boot Camp. This is a multi-day convening designed to bring together Oregon's industry leaders focused on destination development, management, and stewardship. This invitation is intended for professionals across the tourism ecosystem, including DMO and RDMO staff, Oregon Tourism Studio leaders, Destination Ready and Recreation Ready awardees, economic development partners, Main Street managers, Food and Farm Trail leads, city and county leaders, stewardship organization leads, recreation staff, and land managers.

This year's Boot Camp will emphasize collaborative and interactive learning. Rather than traditional presentations or panels, sessions will focus on facilitated group discussions around key destination stewardship and management topics. Attendees are encouraged to actively participate as both teachers and learners, sharing insights and experiences with peers.

The program will take place on the following schedule:

  *   Wednesday, May 13 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM + evening event
  *   Thursday, May 14 | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM + evening event
  *   Friday, May 15 | 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

More information on room block pricing & other logistics: Access here.<https://web.cvent.com/event/fddd3452-f228-4ec0-bf44-842a7eea8452/websitePage:234c7d3e-d107-409e-8504-373a7d94c436>

Mornings on Main | Third Thursday (March 19th)
Join us on March 19th to hear from Larissa Rudnicki with Oregon Department of Transportation. An architectural historian by trade, Larissa's job is to conduct historic asset inventory & look at section 106 compliance for all ODOT projects - which means there are preservation tools your community can access. Learn about her role, and the preservation practices that happen when ODOT comes to Main Street. Access Link: Mornings on Main Link<https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1>, Password: 760959

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.

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).

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
Main Street America Highlights
Main Street Director Survey | Access Link<https://mainstreet.org/the-latest/news/main-spotlight-2026-director-survey>
Budgets, staffing, board support and more. This Main Street America article on the results of the director's survey shows improvements in many areas across the nation. See how your Main Street compares.

Funding Opportunities
Travel Oregon Competitive Grants | Access Link<https://industry.traveloregon.com/grants/competitive-grants-program/>
Guidelines for the 2026 grant application period will be made available this month. Keep this on your radar! LOIs due April-May of 2026. Prioritization of projects that extend the visitor season, increase visitor spending, and opportunities for year-round employment.

T-Mobile Hometown Grants | Access Link<https://nationalmainstreetcenter.submittable.com/submit>
Due on March 31st, this latest round of T-Mobile Hometown Grants are for physical placemaking projects that enhance your community. Additional information can be found here: MSA/T-Mobile Page<https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/t-mobile-hometown-grants>.

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 | Opens tomorrow, 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.

Learning Opportunities
R&D Resource Share | Colorado Main Street<https://dlg.colorado.gov/tools-for-communities>
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 technical resources available from Colorado Main Street Program. With resources categorized in the 4 Points of Main Street, you should be able to find some nuggets like this Board of Directors Overview<https://dlg.colorado.gov/main-street-boards> or Role of a Main Street Manager pag<https://dlg.colorado.gov/main-street-manager>e.
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 Colorado!

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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