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<p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_Hlk219213224"></a><a name="_Hlk208926939"></a><a name="_Hlk213859030"></a><a name="_Hlk190859724"></a><a name="_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0">What’s
inside:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></a></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">OMS
Updates: January MOM Schedule, OMS Board Institute<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Funding
Opportunities: National Trust Preservation Fund, AARP Community Challenge (Now Open!), America 250<sup>th</sup>, Amex Small Business, National Association of Realtors<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l1 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Learning
Opportunities: Oregon Heritage Exchange Blog<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0">OMS
Updates:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><a name="_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">January
MoM Call Schedule | </span></b></a></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">January
</span></i></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">22<sup>nd</sup>:
We’ll be back on our normal schedule for Mornings on Main starting this week. We’ll have a guest presenter joining us from Main Street America. Tasha Sams, Education Director at MSA, will join us to talk about the new and improved Academy on MSA’s website.
With free and paid courses, there’s resources available for every member. Access Link:
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Mornings
on Main Link</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">,
Password: 760959<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0">Funding
Opportunities:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National
Trust Preservation Funds | </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://savingplaces.org/preservation-funds"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://savingplaces.org/preservation-funds"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National
Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
are an umbrella group of grant funds intended to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting ongoing preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects. There are three deadlines per year in February, June, and October. Grants
from this fund are generally between $2,500 and $5,000. Out-of-round funding can occur (when available) in the case of an emergency. Email the Grants Office for more information. Several grants in the NTPF portfolio are limited to a specific type or geographic
area but allow for larger grants. These funds use the </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://savingplaces.org/preservation-funds"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">NTPF
application form and deadlines</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Roundhouse
Technical Assistance Grant | </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://roundhousefoundation.org/grant-stories/technical-assistance-grant-tag/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Are
you looking to attend a conference or training? Looking to pick up a piece of technical equipment to accomplish your revitalization goals? Check out the Roundhouse Technical Assistance Grant specifically targeting rural heritage organizations in Oregon.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">AARP
Community Challenge Grants (Closes – March 4)</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
| </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.aarp.org/livable-communities/community-challenge/info-2026/2026-challenge.html?CMP=EMC-DSM-NLC-OTH-LC-2250600-2280207-9890908-NA-01072026-LivableCommunities-F1-2026challenge-BTN-ALL-Community-&encparam=ETn%2b5BhSuJsooZogjFm2UhHdmdTUXvw46ooCk9YEm%2fw%3d"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">AARP's
annual "quick-action" grant program funds local projects that help make communities more livable for people of all ages. They are hosting a live webinar about grant, the application process, and the types of projects it funds on Tuesday, January 27 (at 2 p.m.
ET, 11 a.m. PT). Note: The event is optional for interested applicants and will be recorded for later viewing.
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://virtualevents.aarp.org/2026GrantWebinar/en/registration"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Click
here</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
to register.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Amex
Shop Small Grant Program (Closes - January 16th) </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">|
</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://mainstreet.org/about/partner-collaborations/amex-shop-small-grant-program?utm_campaign=28821628-Amex%20Shop%20Small%20Grant&utm_medium=email&_hsenc=p2ANqtz-_DgPTFlzSlGibTCfIF3Duv441fpEkkL6HCTmxRMJb546Pg08jxuwdMjuxaMiHzdZiVz0BC3x3gl0cvjJzH3OMDYTKU5pYXbVupSNWyQSHqIinRb9o&_hsmi=389573989&utm_content=389573989&utm_source=hs_email"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">To
help small businesses grow, innovate, and support their local communities, American Express is teaming up with Main Street America this Small Business Saturday® to launch the Amex Shop Small Grants Program. The Program will provide an initial $5 million to
fund 250 grants of $20,000 each to eligible small business owners across the U.S.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">250th
Grants (Closes – March 1, 2026) | </span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://www.oregon250.org/america-250-oregon-grant/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Both
Oregon 250<sup>th</sup> Grants and National Endowment for the Humanities grants to celebrate the 250<sup>th</sup> are available.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">National
Association of Realtors Placemaking Grant (Closes – Oct 15)</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">
| </span></span></span></span></span></span></span><a href="https://realtorparty.realtor/community-development/placemaking"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Access
Link</span></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"></span></span></span></span></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Next
round opens January 2026. Placemaking Grants fund state and local REALTOR® association-led projects that create new, outdoor public gathering spaces and destinations in a community on unused or underused sites.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#0070C0">Learning
Opportunities: <o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Heritage
Exchange Blog Tracks for Local Examples</span></b></span></span></span></span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190336831"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk190859724"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk213859030"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk208926939"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk219213224"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk198629465"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></span></span></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">“We Should Probably Update That” – blog by Darin Rutledge, Director Klamath Idea and Oregon Heritage Mentor (and former main street executive director. This blog includes tips for checking in on your organization’s
operations, including a downloadable checklist. Click here to read. <a href="https://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/2026/01/13/we-should-probably-update-that-setting-your-organization-up-for-a-strong-year/">
Click here</a> to read.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Blue Avocado<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">“What are the most important nonprofit leader qualities?” Blue Avocado surveyed nonprofit leaders to find out which qualities matter most in leadership. Their responses reveal the traits that drive impact
and long-term success. <a href="https://blueavocado.org/ask-the-blue-avocado-community/the-most-important-nonprofit-leader-qualities/">
Click here</a> to read.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228">Sheri Stuart
</span></b><b><span style="font-size:8.0pt;color:#4F6228">(she, her, hers) </span>
</b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">| Oregon Main Street Coordinator</span><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:#4F6228"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Cell: (503)551-3705<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">725 Summer St NE, Ste C<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;color:gray">Salem, Oregon 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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