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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%"><a name="_Hlk221011812"></a><a name="_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-ligatures:none">Good Afternoon Main Streeters!</span></b></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-ligatures:none"><o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-ligatures:none">This week’s round-up features lots of good
stuff, but pay particular attention to the few important deadlines upcoming for preservation grants and public comment periods. Let us know if you have any questions! See you all at Mornings on Main this week to talk about AI & making your Main Streets more
efficient.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-ligatures:none"><br>
What’s Inside:<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:110%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">OMS Updates: MOM – Third Thursday, Heritage Plan Comment Period, How To! Reporting Review, 2025 OMS Annual
Report<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:110%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">MSA Updates: BOOMS Tracker Office Hours; Main Street America Story Map<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:110%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">Funding Opportunities: America 250 Oregon Grants, National Trust Preservation Grants, Oregon Heritage Grants,
Brownfields Fund <o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:110%;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">Learning Opportunities: R&D Resource Share: Michigan Main Street Resource Hub<o:p></o:p></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#D9770B">OMS Updates<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b>Mornings on Main Third Thursday: AI for Main Street</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">
| February 19, 2026<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">Main Street board member for the Historic Downtown Gresham Association, Amee Curtis joins us this week as our Third Thursday speaker to demystify and take
the fear out of using AI tools. She’ll share different platforms, and how to safely use them to make your Main Street work more efficient.
</span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Access Link:
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/83792327319?pwd=5dDiLoBqsGk2eTUEKWDI1demY1aqM6.1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">Mornings
on Main Link</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">, Password:
760959<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Heritage Plan Public Comment,
<span style="color:#C00000">Deadline March 17 </span></span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">|
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/tools.aspx#2026heritageplan"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">Access
Draft Plan Here</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Contribute comments to the newly drafted Oregon Heritage Plan which ultimately will help:<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Align the Heritage Commission’s initiatives and technical assistance with helping heritage organizations working towards the identified goals.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Provide a framework for statewide partners and service organizations to align their programs to help heritage organizations work towards these
goals. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Provide a framework and support for local heritage organizations in prioritizing and planning projects and processes and getting support from
partners, stakeholders, grant makers, and decision makers.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">To comment complete
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/S8LQCPV"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">this
form</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"> or contact Katie
Henry, Heritage Commission Coordinator (</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="mailto:katie.henry@oprd.oregon.gov"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">katie.henry@oprd.oregon.gov</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">,
503-877-8834).<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">How To! Reporting Review</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
| March 5, 11am-12pm<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Join Cam for an open Q&A about quarterly reporting for the Main Street Track
communities. Bring your specific questions for your reports or request a complete overview of how to do reporting. Access Link:</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89823172691?pwd=z6VGOIh4A6K8qyATqrCL0lysa02z7t.1"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89823172691?pwd=z6VGOIh4A6K8qyATqrCL0lysa02z7t.1</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
Passcode: 221503<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">2025 OMS Annual Report:
</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">The 2025 OMS Annual Report is posted on our website and can be found
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2025%20%20Main%20Street%20Annual%20Report_Final.pdf"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">here</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">.
It includes highlights from the network, updates on OMS goals and objectives, and the farewell message from outgoing state coordinator Sheri Stuart. We hope you take a look at what the Network has accomplished and share the report with your board, volunteers,
and partners.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#32B1AF">Main Street America Updates<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b>BOOMS Tracker Office Hours
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">|<b>
</b></span></span><a href="https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/21908054480936?p=m3uL9oGJQm9voaahNH"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">Access Link</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">Mike Powe and Emi Morita and I -- the duo behind the BOOMS Tracker – are hosting BOOMS Office Hours on Fridays at Noon PT / 3pm ET beginning Feb 6 and continuing
for the next month. <o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Main Street 250 |</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
</span></span></span><a href="https://map.proxi.co/r/dAGYgXyPQNY3S9EGV2PY" target="_blank"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">Explore the Map</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><br>
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">This year MSA is launching a new project called
<b>Main Street 250</b>, exploring the parts of the American story that are "hidden in plain sight" in our Main Street communities. Every Main Street in America has a story that locals know but few outsiders do: moments that shaped our communities and sometimes
the country itself. <o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Submit Your Local Story |
</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="https://d5ghn804.na1.hubspotlinks.com/Ctc/Y+113/d5gHn804/VVHctl6clK8GW4XQLgg6R_kzCW842MfZ5K6PkGN7Wbry-3m2nnW7Y8-PT6lZ3m9W4cYYyx1N1SdJVzj61x1Cq_gXW14JNFj6NBP7JW6l8Pqm1SdFNGN2MR0lncScdnN3XC6gyDJRr4W5QSLvR4b_6TCN7mMrGJprnjrW7Qph7D4CV79GW2V7VSP8_Qd81W71m72w4Dcs6PW1PhdH750X110W4jW49W1T5pzcW3sQZnP3XsrvgN4kRsLY1kJbpW8P8zzF5WBhn6W4WW4N32B0_TgW35Hm5R6pY2_SW8mnBgW65N_hWVqPC6N3fDnRRW2-vvM42l5GL9N7SFG7GVwPJlW6ZVBzN8HYR8RW7BfxW86BZNTCW3Cx3G94YLH-kW5VYNCN2P8p4Yf87fPrq04"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3;mso-ligatures:none">Add
to the Main Street 250 Map</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
<br>
</span></b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Together, we can help tell a story of America at 250 that reflects the full, diverse, and deeply local histories that
define our downtowns and connect us across generations and geography.<o:p></o:p></span></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#00B050">Funding Opportunities<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b>America 250 Oregon Commission Grants
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">| Open March 4<b>
<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">The
</span></span><a href="https://www.oregon250.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">America 250 Oregon Commission</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">,
in partnership with </span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/default.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">Oregon Heritage</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">
and the </span></span><a href="https://www.ohs.org/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">Oregon Historical Society</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">,
established the <i>Oregon 250 Grant Program</i> to help organizations create inclusive, community-focused projects that highlight Oregon’s diverse histories, traditions, and cultures. A third funding cycle will open on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 and will close
April 3, 2026, <b>or until all $50,000 in funds are expended</b>. 50% dedicated to rural communities.
<b>Grants are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis to eligible projects UP TO $3,000.
</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">Funding can support events, exhibitions, educational programming, collections development, research, and interpretation. Projects must align with the mission
of America 250 Oregon and one or more of its </span></span><a href="https://www.oregon250.org/about/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">seven guideposts</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">,
which range from honoring veterans and celebrating Oregon’s landscapes to elevating cultural traditions and fostering civic engagement. No match is required, and funds may be used for staffing, equipment, materials, promotion, and other direct project costs.
<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b>Preservation Grant Deadlines Approaching<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></p>
<ul style="margin-top:0in" type="disc">
<li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;line-height:110%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="https://support.savingplaces.org/s/4519104/jBSjy2VY"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">Cynthia
Woods Mitchell Fund for Historic Interiors</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"> assist in
the preservation, restoration, and interpretation of historic interiors. Grants range up to $15,000 and are due
<b>March 2.</b><o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;line-height:110%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="https://support.savingplaces.org/s/4519105/jBSjy2VY"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">Johanna
Favrot Fund for Historic Preservation</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"> aims to save historic
environments in order to foster an appreciation of our nation's diverse cultural heritage and to preserve and revitalize the livability of the nation's communities. Grants range up to $15,000 and are due
<b>March 2</b>.<o:p></o:p></span></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;margin-left:-.25in;line-height:110%;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo3">
<span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span><a href="https://support.savingplaces.org/s/4519106/jBSjy2VY"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">National
Fund for Sacred Places</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"> provides training, planning grants,
technical assistance, capacity-building support, and capital grants up to $500,000 to community-serving historic houses of worship across America. Applications are due
<b>March 3.<o:p></o:p></b></span></span></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b>Oregon Heritage Grants Open Now!</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"> |
</span></span><a href="http://oregon.gov/oprd/oh/pages/grants.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">Access Link</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">Many of Oregon Heritage’s grants are open now. This includes the Diamonds in the Rough, Historic Cemeteries, Oregon Museum Grant, Preserving Oregon Grant.
To see all grants, their requirements, and guidelines for submission of intent or application see the website above.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b>Kinsman Foundation
</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">|
</span></span><a href="https://kinsmanfoundation.org/historic-preservation/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">Access Link</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">Historic Preservation grants over $5,000 that align with Kinsman Foundation</span></span><a href="https://kinsmanfoundation.org/applying-for-a-grant/"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">
values</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">. Grants close August 1, 2026.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b>Brownsfields Properties Revitalization Fund</b></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"> |
</span></span><a href="https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/Brownfields_Properties_Revitalization_Fund/Pages/default.aspx"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><span style="color:#2998E3">Learn More
</span></span></span><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"></span></span></a><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812">A forgivable loan program through Business Oregon designed to reimburse private owners or operatores for 50% of eligible costs of brownfield remediation up
to $250,000. This is an application-based program with final determination on eligibility decided by the Oregon Business Development Department.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221629475"><span style="mso-bookmark:_Hlk221011812"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;color:#7030A0">Learning Opportunities
<o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%"><b><span style="mso-ligatures:none">R&D Resource Share
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<span style="color:#2998E3">Michigan Main Street Resource Hub</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">While
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/OMSNetworkPortal.aspx"><span style="color:#2998E3">Oregon Main Street</span></a> boasts a large number of resources, guides, studies, and more that are for you, we like to remind folks that a national network of
resources exists. This week we’re highlighting the open resource hub from Michigan Main Street. Here’s just some of their
<i>Promotions</i> resources:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Building an Image<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/a10945edf47041748313d74b6a06d3f8.aspx" target="_blank" title="MMS Community Storytelling Toolkit"><span style="color:#2998E3">Community Storytelling Toolkit</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/fd06d2f29f444eb1a91a66baa351106c.aspx" target="_blank" title="Organization and Destination Marketing"><span style="color:#2998E3">Organization and Destination Marketing 101</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/d587f0759d564cb5b189b3c95f6002f1.aspx" target="_blank" title="Marketing Plan"><span style="color:#2998E3">Designing a Marketing Plan</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/6664e7f197874bcc9ed42adf1daa8f12.aspx" target="_blank" title="Branding Guide"><span style="color:#2998E3">A Look Inside a Branding Guide</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/4bdce17f622a49178a4c37d12921d18d.aspx" target="_blank" title="Social Media"><span style="color:#2998E3">Guide for Social Media</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo4">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/32ac5ca5e2284af2ae45a2939a41f5f3.aspx" target="_blank" title="Websites"><span style="color:#2998E3">Guide for Websites</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/4a3f74322d8a4fd0b031d1e67defe7c8.aspx" target="_blank" title="Elected Officials Site Visit"><span style="color:#2998E3">Arranging a Site Visit with Elected Officials</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/f58b20bc275d412a80d6889f6e7df738.aspx" target="_blank" title="Advocacy for Main Street Leaders "><span style="color:#2998E3">Advocacy for Main Street Leaders </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/7d0c6f3b46f74c84aa3f1a3c5d3c7b99.aspx" target="_blank" title="Legislative Visits "><span style="color:#2998E3">Tips for Inviting Legislators for Visits - Michigan Downtown Association </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo5">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/20d8df7b085e4b87b10893444b273791.aspx" target="_blank"><span style="color:#2998E3">Legislative Visit Guide - Michigan Main Street</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/0dfaed12bf6c4271af3a9d26f848a23a.aspx" target="_blank" title="Downtown Directories"><span style="color:#2998E3">Best Practices for Downtown and District Directories</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:6.0pt;line-height:110%;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo6">
<span style="mso-ligatures:none"><a href="https://www.miplace.org/link/bf7c04a5c06f4cbda8ce47db13d22c6a.aspx" target="_blank" title="Downtown Itineraries "><span style="color:#2998E3">Creating Downtown and District Itineraries </span></a><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>
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<span style="color:#4F6228">CIT & CIG</span></a> (she, her, hers) </span></b><span style="color:gray">| Technical Resources Coordinator</span><b><span style="color:#4F6228"><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:gray">Oregon Heritage, Oregon Parks and Recreation Department<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:gray">schedule: Tuesday – Friday, 7A – 5:30P<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:gray">cell: (971) 720-8998<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:gray">725 Summer St NE, Ste C<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="color:gray">Salem, Oregon 97301<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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