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<DIV>In this issue:<BR>1. Deadline Approaching for Preserving Oregon Grants<BR>2. Oregon Humanities Letters of Interest Deadline Set<BR>3. Historic Barn Survey Participation Requested</DIV>
<DIV>4. Info Request from the National Main Street Center<BR>________________________</DIV>
<DIV>1. DEADLINE APPROACHING FOR PRESERVING OREGON GRANTS</DIV>
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<DIV>The deadline is approaching for Preserving Oregon Grant applications. These matching grants enable rehabilitation and preservation of<BR>resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places or identification, preservation and / or interpretation of significant<BR>archaeological sites. </DIV>
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<DIV>Successful applications will convey completion of work using appropriate preservation practices featuring the Secretary of the<BR>Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Properties, State Historic Preservation Office regulations for archaeological work, etc.<BR>Bids and estimates will strengthen applications. The grantee must match funds 1:1. Local financial support allows the program to assist more<BR>projects and fosters local support for preservation. Match can include cash, in-kind donations, and volunteer time. </DIV>
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<DIV>SHPO must receive proposals no later than Sept. 30 and will notify successful applicants by Nov. 1. The deadline for project completion,<BR>reporting and billing is Nov. 1, 2012. For complete information and applications about the above grant programs, visit<BR><A href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</A> and click on “grants”. For additional information and questions, 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><BR>2. OREGON HUMANITIES LETTERS OF INTEREST DEADLINE SET<BR> <BR>Last year, Oregon Humanities Public Program Grants funded many conversations including that of three generations of women to talk about<BR>a century of voting. Public Program Grants also supported community arts and culture festivals, lecture series, and guided walking tours in rural<BR>Oregon. Oregon Humanities is currently reviewing letters of interest for Public Program Grants that use the humanities to connect Oregonians<BR>to ideas that change lives, transform communities, bring together diverse groups of Oregonians and that reflect collaboration between<BR>organizations within a community. Oregon Humanities will accept letters of interest postmarked no later than Oct. 31 for programs beginning<BR>after April 1, 2012. For guidelines and other information, visit <A href="http://www.oregonhumanaties.org">www.oregonhumanaties.org</A>. <BR> </DIV>
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<DIV>3. HISTORIC BARN SURVEY PARTICIPATION REQUESTED</DIV>
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<DIV>There is growing concern about the future of historic barns, farmsteads and outbuildings - all part of our rich agricultural heritage. The<BR>Historic Preservation League of Oregon recently placed two barns and one farmstead on their “2011 Most Endangered Places” list. In an effort<BR>to evaluate and address the needs of our rural architecture, a collaborative OregonBARN initiative is seeking input from farmers,<BR>preservationists and barn fans. Please take a few minutes to complete an Oregon Heritage Barn Survey at <A href="http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/R2YGFS8">www.surveymonkey.com/s/R2YGFS8</A> .</DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal>4. INFO REQUEST FROM NATIONAL MAIN STREET CENTER</P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Do you have package deals that bundle promotions from various businesses – for example, for one price guests at a Main Street B&B get prix fixe dinner at a local restaurant or a hotel guest gets some downtown dollars upon check in?<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>And, which of you work out incentives with local business discounts/ promotions that coincide with your “downtown dollars” or downtown certificate programs? <o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Hope your summer festivals are going well!<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal><SPAN style="COLOR: #365f91; FONT-SIZE: 10.5pt">Andrea L. Dono | Program Manager of Research and Training, National Trust Main Street Center ~ National Trust for Historic Preservation | 1785 Mass. Ave. N.W., Washington DC 20036 | 202.588.6320 | <A href="http://www.preservationnation.org/"><SPAN style="COLOR: #365f91">www.PreservationNation.org</SPAN></A> <A href="http://www.mainstreet.org/"><SPAN style="COLOR: #365f91">www.MainStreet.org</SPAN></A> <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P></DIV></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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