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<P><EM>TRAVEL OREGON GRANT IDEA DEADLINE APPROACHES</EM></P>
<P><EM>The deadline to submit an idea worksheet to the 2011-2012 Travel Oregon Matching Grants Program is August 10. Cities, counties, port districts,<BR>federally recognized Tribes and non-profit entities located in Oregon and involved with tourism promotion and development are eligible for<BR>grants from the program. Applicants must complete several steps before submitting the application online by the deadline of August 22. For<BR>further information visit <A href="http://industry.traveloregon.com/Departments/Tourism-Development/Matching-Grants-Program.aspx">http://industry.traveloregon.com/Departments/Tourism-Development/Matching-Grants-Program.aspx</A> , call (503) 378-8850 or email <A href="mailto:Grants@TravelOregon.com">Grants@TravelOregon.com</A> .</EM></P>
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<P><EM>The Oregon Arts Commission is now accepting applications for the Arts Build Communities grant program: Deadline: October 1, 2011</EM></P>
<P>Arts Build Communities grants recognize and support both the arts in local communities and the involvement of the arts and artists in community development. The program recognizes the expanding role arts organizations are taking in the broader cultural, social, educational, and economic areas of community life. Support will be provided to arts and other community-based organizations to form alliances and partnerships to strengthen communities through projects that connect the arts with local issues and opportunities.</P>
<P>Apply for an Arts Build Communities Grant - online only <A class=external href="http://oregon.culturegrants.org/" target=_blank>http://oregon.culturegrants.org/</A></P>
<P><STRONG>For more information, contact:</STRONG><BR><EM>Brian Wagner</EM><BR>503-986-0083</P>
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<DIV>Sheri Stuart, Coordinator</DIV>
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<DIV>725 Summer St., Suite C</DIV>
<DIV>Salem, OR 97301</DIV>
<DIV>503.986.0679</DIV>
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