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<DIV>Heritage Programs, a division of Oregon Parks and Recreation, is now<BR>accepting applications for four grant programs to help preserve and<BR>develop Oregon’s pre-historic, historic and heritage resources. </DIV>
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<DIV>Apply now for:</DIV>
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<DIV>Historic Cemetery Grants - These grants support restoration,<BR>preservation, protection, security, education, training, research and<BR>interpretation of cemeteries established before 1910. Eligible projects<BR>may include, but aren’t limited to: security needs, training,<BR>conservation of historic elements such as curbs, markers, etc.,<BR>documentation and mapping, signage, landscape restoration and planning.</DIV>
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<DIV>Oregon Heritage Grants - These matching grants to non-profit<BR>organizations, federally recognized tribal governments and local<BR>governments support projects that conserve, develop or interpret<BR>Oregon’s heritage. </DIV>
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<DIV>Museum Grants - These support Oregon museums in projects for the<BR>collection and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related<BR>tourism, and heritage education and interpretations. It is the state’s<BR>oldest cultural grant program.</DIV>
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<DIV>Preserving Oregon Grants - These matching grants enable rehabilitation<BR>and preservation of resources listed in the National Register of<BR>Historic Places or identification, preservation and/or interpretation of<BR>significant archaeological sites. </DIV>
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<DIV>For complete information and applications about the above grant<BR>programs, visit <A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</A> and click on “grants.” For<BR>additional information, contact Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or<BR><A href="mailto:kuri.gill@state.or.us">kuri.gill@state.or.us</A> .</DIV>
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<DIV>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator</DIV>
<DIV>Oregon Main Street</DIV>
<DIV>725 Summer St., Suite C</DIV>
<DIV>Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV>503.986.0679</DIV>
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