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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#ED7D31">Updated Guidance for Counties in Extreme Risk<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Eating establishments: <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2351b.pdf">
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2351b.pdf</a> - in particular, note that eating establishments that have outside eating or pick-up can open up lottery terminals based on guidelines
<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Indoor rec/fitness facilities: <a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2352.pdf">
https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le2352.pdf</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="font-family:"Verdana",sans-serif;color:black"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><span style="color:#ED7D31">Grant Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Destination Ready Grant Program</b> -
<strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">The deadline for applications is Feb. 3 at 12 p.m. PST.
</span></strong> Here’s a link to additional information: <a href="https://industry.traveloregon.com/opportunities/programs-initiatives/destination-ready-program/">
https://industry.traveloregon.com/opportunities/programs-initiatives/destination-ready-program/</a><b><span style="color:#ED7D31"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt">Travel Oregon’s Destination Ready program aims to partner with Oregon’s tourism destinations—geographic areas consisting of a set of resources and attractions that are visited by tourists—to bolster key tourism products
and experiences that will aid in destination recovery and resiliency. Project awards can range from $10,000 – $50,000 in combined cash and consulting time per project category; all projects are expected to be “shovel-ready” and completed within six months
of the execution of a financial agreement. This $250,000 direct investment program is part of a larger suite of investments Travel Oregon will be deploying in 2021. Interested organizations must be prepared to engage in this short-term project commitment through
their leadership, participation and implementation. Applications must demonstrate the capacity to manage the funds and ensure successful project execution by the applicant, partner organization or entity.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><b>Main Street Resiliency Grant: Deadline is Feb 19<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p style="margin:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt"><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;font-weight:normal">NMSC just announced the Main Street Resiliency Grant Program made available</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
exclusively to Main Street America member communities.</span></strong> This grant program will provide ten members of the Main Street America Network $8,500 each to fund innovative revitalization efforts to address the current and/or legacy impacts of COVID-19.
This grant program is available only to Accredited Main Street America programs and state, county and city Main Street America Coordinating Programs.
<a href="https://www.mainstreet.org/blogs/national-main-street-center/2021/01/26/new-main-street-resiliency-grant-program?CommunityKey=c40a84d1-46b2-465c-985c-c08ed69081ab">
Click Here for More Info</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Diamonds in the Rough & Preserving Oregon Grants now Open</b>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The State Historic Preservation Office is offering grants for work on historic properties and for archaeology projects. The annual
<a href="http://www.oregon.gov/oprd/HCD/FINASST/Pages/grants.aspx">grants</a> fund up to $20,000 in matching funds for preservation projects. Both grant programs support the goals of the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2018preservationplan.pdf">Oregon Historic Preservation Plan.</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#ten">
Preserving Oregon Grants</a> fund preservation of historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Work may include non-maintenance preservation like window repair, roof work, foundation projects, plumbing, and electrical needs. Recently
funded projects include preservation of the following historic properties.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Odd Fellows Building in Astoria<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Butte Creek Mill in Eagle Point<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Grand Ronde Depot Building<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Fort Stevens Guard House<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Carnegie Library in Gresham<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">SP&S Locomotive in Portland<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Brunk House in Polk County<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Watts House in Scappoose<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Triangle Lake Round Barn in Lane County<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l4 level1 lfo2">Long Branch Building in Weston<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#ten">Preserving Oregon Grants</a> can also fund archaeology projects for significant work contributing toward identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites. Past
projects include the analysis of the Britt Gardens archaeological investigations by Southern Oregon University and study of sites in Lincoln County.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx#five">
Diamonds in the Rough Grants</a> help restore or reconstruct the facades of buildings that have been heavily altered over the years. These grants return buildings to their historic appearance and potentially qualify them for historic register designation (local
or national). Recent façade projects have taken place in Astoria, Harrisburg, Lebanon, Klamath Falls, Portland, and Sheridan.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The online grant application is simple to use and includes plenty of support. A free, online grant workshop specific to these grant programs and how to use the online grant application will be offered. Visit the
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/Grants.aspx">Oregon Heritage grants webpage</a> to register.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">March, 2:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for Diamonds in the Rough building façade projects.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">March 5, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. for Preserving Oregon Grants archaeology projects.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l0 level1 lfo3">March 5, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for Preserving Oregon Grants historic property projects.<br>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Recorded trainings and tips are also online. To learn more about the grants and workshops visit
<a href="http://www.oregonheritage.org">www.oregonheritage.org</a> or contact Kuri Gill at
<a href="mailto:Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov">Kuri.Gill@oregon.gov</a> or 503-986-0685.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#ED7D31">Webinars<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>NAO webinar Feb. 3 on employers and vaccine requirements<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">What Nonprofit Employers Need To Know About COVID-19 Vaccination Requirements, Wednesday, February 3, 10 – 11 a.m. PT<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:black">As vaccines for COVID-19 are being rolled out, everyone seems to be asking the same question: can employers require their employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment? Given a myriad
of unknowns and competing considerations at play, the better question may be should they do so? Join Amy Robinson, Partner and Ivan Resendiz-Guiterrez, Appellate and Litigation Attorney at Miller Nash Graham & Dunn as they lead this a practical discussion
on this issue. More details and registration information <a href="http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=0010ZLi02LFXzV44dWEj3I-xDc4je_PKoCbLMDUkx2ejpZYVSZfsXKDf2h7y-uXm-yvjA7t28iNnM1klUVb_p3w8CUljvPDA_HChdjFm2MlfwhZEOa_LTeBT2nUYQetT49XTjPkep-EADg9p12GCoh2WHNPsm2VjSToh5x0hldpvzjJpEUcsuMLjtRkWaeJTVX1bE2-irLm3hW2Czv_zAv-YBmJPo3sNEao0Y0siSQbZXYUsdaUXnQdT-_ijDR5PrYJ&c=uuioyeySQreIrxBsOvLEnt1gJv6fvp0IsqY-IAcTxejPihGchAgrrw==&ch=UoOI-S1UxSVMbKDdkkex17OePqgym5DVZiq2EpFSCqiOYzlwTXELow==" target="_blank"><span style="color:#0000EE">here</span></a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="color:#ED7D31">General<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoPlainText"><b>Pandemic Toolkit: </b><a href="https://spark.adobe.com/page/a66lYPnBiZ8zs/">https://spark.adobe.com/page/a66lYPnBiZ8zs/</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>National Trust for Historic Preservation Forum features Oregon’s black history<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The National Trust for Historic Preservation featured Oregon’s black history and two heritage organizations working towards uncovering, preserving, and telling these untold stories, Oregon Black Pioneers and Maxville Heritage Interpretive
Center, both recipients of grants from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund. View the forum post
<a href="https://forum.savingplaces.org/blogs/lawana-holland-moore/2021/01/22/from-trails-to-timber-black-history-oregon?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aachaf">
here</a>. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Example of promoting the value of heritage in Clatsop County<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oregon Heritage staff recently saw <a href="https://www.dailyastorian.com/opinion/editorials/our-view-keep-our-nonprofits-in-mind/article_42505ec2-5a91-11eb-bcf2-97a28df91e69.html">
this article</a> in the Astorian that does a great job of promoting the value of arts, culture, and heritage organizations in Clatsop County, especially during these strange and hard time for nonprofits. Check it out when you get a chance and if you are looking
for ways to talk about the work of your organization in your community, check out our
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/tools.aspx">Sharing the Value of Heritage Toolkit</a>.
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