[Heritage] Oregon Heritage News 2023-09-20

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Oregon Heritage News 2023-09-20
In this Issue:

  *   Registration open for the Oregon Main Street Conference in Independence, Oct. 4-6, program now available!
  *   Oregon Heritage Fellowship for Oregon students researching Oregon open for applications, due Nov. 2
  *   Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program now accepting applications
  *   State Library of Oregon seeks Communications & Operations Analyst
  *   Grant Opportunities
  *   Free webinar, Sept. 21 - Translation in Museums
  *   RFP for Oregon Statewide African American Multiple Property Document Form Editing
  *   Historic Jantzen Beach Carousel Secures Bright Future in The Dalles


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Registration open for the Oregon Main Street Conference in Independence, Oct. 4-6, program now available!
"Idea to Implementation" is the theme of the 2023 Oregon Main Street Conference that will take place October 4-6 at multiple venues in downtown Independence. Register today! You can view the full conference program<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Documents/2023OMS_program_web.pdf> now on the conference website!<https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/Pages/omsconference.aspx>
The 2023 Oregon Main Street Conference looks at the "big picture" of why main street districts are so incredibly important to the health and well-being of local communities - physically, economically, and socially.
The conference theme, Idea to Implementation, reflects the innovation happening in Oregon Main Street organizations to think creatively about the issues and opportunities impacting their communities and then developing concrete programs and activities to bring about meaningful change.
The opening keynote will feature Mary Means who is best known for leading the team that created the National Main Street Center. More than 1,600 towns and historic neighborhood corridors in 45 states have successfully used the Main Street Approach(tm) to bring people back to their historic cores. Mary is the author of Main Street's Comeback and How It Can Come Back Again, published in 2020.
Also featured is Steve Patty, Ph.D. He spent over thirteen years as a professor and administrator in higher education before stepping out of the university context to work with organizations in the nonprofit and public sectors.  For the past two decades, he has been developing the capacity of agencies that work with people to design strategy, develop people, and evaluate impact.
Staff and volunteers of organizations focusing on downtown historic preservation and economic development, downtown business and property owners, government leaders, chamber of commerce professionals and volunteers, and others with an interest in the future of downtown will benefit from attending this conference.
 "We are excited to bring together people from across Oregon who share a common passion for helping their historic downtowns thrive," said Sheri Stuart, state coordinator of the Oregon Main Street Network. "In working with our local partners, the Independence Downtown Association and the City of Independence, we've created an opportunity for people to experience a community that is a model of some of the best practices for enhancing their downtown while maintaining its sense of place while learning and networking with each other."
Oregon Main Street is part of Oregon Heritage in Oregon Park and Recreation Department.
For more information about the Oregon Main Street Conference, visit www.oregonmainstreet.org<http://www.oregonmainstreet.org/> or contact Sheri Stuart at sheri.stuart at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:sheri.stuart at oprd.oregon.gov> or 503.986.0679.

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Oregon Heritage Fellowship for Oregon students researching Oregon open for applications, due Nov. 2
Oregon Heritage will award up to three $2,000 fellowships to enrolled students of an Oregon university or college for researching, writing and presenting a topic related to history, geography, archaeology, cultural heritage, or historic preservation in Oregon.
Fellowship recipients will present their research process and findings at the 2024 Oregon Heritage Conference, April 17-20 in Forest Grove, and may be invited to submit their project paper for possible publication in the Oregon Historical Quarterly. Fellows' research papers will also be posted on the Oregon Heritage website at www.oregonheritage.org<http://www.oregonheritage.org/>.
The Oregon Heritage Fellowship is provided to encourage thoughtful inquiry of Oregon's heritage by emerging scholars. Many new topics remain to be studied, and fresh perspectives on current topics are needed to keep the exploration of Oregon's history fresh and relevant. The fellowship offers a financial incentive for these research efforts and an opportunity to publicly share what is learned with the heritage community. The hope is that these efforts will stimulate further inquiry and discussion, and even lead to broader distribution through publications and other media.
DEADLINE: Apply online no later than Nov. 2, 2023
For criteria and instructions on how to apply visit here https://www.oregon.gov/oprd/OH/pages/awards.aspx#four.

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Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program now accepting applications
Business Oregon's Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.0GcHMEdzyDNJjBj-P8yveA0fQ_KQU-oGpKCOnnXtJks/s/2171230924/br/226266560728-l> (SRGP) is competitive grant program that provides funding for the seismic rehabilitation of critical public buildings, particularly public schools and emergency services facilities. The SRGP is accepting applications now through 5 p.m. on Jan. 5, 2024. All application forms can be found on the program web page<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.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.DkrcOj-xX6nlpLh62eayLU-3socJmfNcSd-nOHC4_0w/s/2171230924/br/226266560728-l> under 'additional resources.'
Please note the forms have been updated to include all the latest requirements, including engineering requirements.  Updated guidance pieces have been posted, which are important to read before beginning the application process. Please use the newest version of all the forms for your submission.
The goal is to be able to announce awards for this round of funding by the end of May 2024. There is $55 million available for school projects and $25 million for emergency service projects. The maximum award for the seismic program is $2.5 million per building.
All school retrofits are encouraged to be designed as Risk Category IV building. However, at a minimum, school projects must design the retrofit as Risk Category III building unless the project is for a shelter which then must be designed as Risk Category IV building.  All emergency service building projects must design the retrofit as Risk Category IV building in order to be eligible for a grant.
For further information, please contact Gloria Zacharias<mailto:gloria.zacharias at biz.oregon.gov> at Business Oregon

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State Library of Oregon seeks Communications & Operations Analyst
The State Library is hiring a Communications & Operations Analyst. This role reports directly to the State Librarian and works collaboratively with the leadership team to develop, maintain, and evaluate the agency's communication processes, its policies and standards. This position oversees our social media accounts and newsletter, as well as providing technical and analytical support for the agency. As of next month, our current Communications Analyst, Sadie Verville, is continuing her public service career at another state agency.
The minimum qualifications are a bachelor's degree demonstrating the capacity for the knowledge & skills,  or any combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification. Preferred candidates will have demonstrated experience engaging audiences on a variety of topics and digital platforms to support public awareness campaigns, with content that communicates an agency's programs and priorities in a compelling way.
Learn more and apply for this opportunity at this link: https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/SOR_External_Career_Site/job/Salem--OSL--State-Library/Communications---Operations-Analyst--Operations---Policy-Analyst-1-_REQ-137504
The position closes October 1st

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Grant Opportunities
The Arts Build Communities program provides matching support to arts and other community-based organizations for projects that address a local community problem, issue or need through an arts-based solution. This program recognizes the role that the arts play in the broad cultural, social, educational, economic and tourism sectors of community life. The program fosters partnerships that strengthen arts engagement, access and involvement in communities. Successful projects demonstrate building local capacity to strengthen the arts in a community through these local partnerships. The Arts Build Communities program prioritizes projects that provide access to the arts for underserved communities. This includes communities that currently or historically face systemic barriers as defined by, but not limited to, geography, race/ethnicity, tribal affiliation, immigration status, socioeconomic status, ability/disability, age (youth and aging people), sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran status. Projects must support the integration of the arts and artists with community goals and may include new initiatives, new program development, cultural tourism and the expansion of existing arts and community development projects. Pre-development, design fees and community planning activities are eligible in this program. The application period closes Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.
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Grants from National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF) are intended to encourage preservation at the local level by supporting on-going preservation work and by providing seed money for preservation projects. These grants help stimulate public discussion, enable local groups to gain the technical expertise needed for preservation projects, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, and encourage financial participation by the private sector. A small grant at the right time can go a long way and is often the catalyst that inspires a community to take action on a preservation project. Grants generally start at $2,500 and range up to $5,000. Apply by October 1<https://us.engagingnetworks.app/page/email/click/10028/1940654?email=DheinyePr9pVzTNxl0rcdsS5Hda7Kfnj&campid=X%2BI2NXledwyZkArzVWMSmA==> For the October 1, 2023 grant round, the National Trust Preservation Funds grant program has dedicated funding to award in the following states: Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, Colorado, Delaware, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington, and Washington, D.C.
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Art and objects of cultural heritage are vulnerable to the impacts of time and the conservation of these works calls attention to the rich diversity of the human experience. Through its Bank of America Art Conservation Project and other partnerships, Bank of America supports the work of preserving this shared history for future generations. Deadline: Friday, September 29. Click here to learn more and apply.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iv_gbyfIaOg6Y3B8wA7kXnri5LznfB9rH6Bl3bNnWm3wHMdDnTkENKM4IYZQ7pYhOCM64J-oCL5VjL3pJ2g56KnoWQe1EevumcJRGx1P6bx8PtabgLDwBxjrkdt7uw-m44PmKM4iUCV7drfqaRNOYQ2cooqY8OzPNSKbCM1Z-Gy3Eu4ScLZxjheOrkB0o2VVWAyErXf92a5bjwcKNsN1UhXr1hLltMoS&c=4_UH9b_WoR4IajBrMq0XEq9vKycaXHZIu8OuhDSAWrN0fl22dkvBjA==&ch=p6aAIV38hi9vGwxkXpI-4in1_UtDQ5zp13GCFqji_KWgFwbY1MeDQg==>
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Digitizing Hidden Special Collections and Archives: Amplifying Unheard Voices is a grant competition administered by the Council on Library and Information Resources (CLIR) for digitizing rare and unique content stewarded by collecting organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Launched in 2021, the program is designed to support efforts to digitize materials that deepen public understanding of the histories of people of color and other communities and populations whose work, experiences, and perspectives have been insufficiently recognized or unattended. Deadline: Wednesday, November 1. Click here to learn more and apply.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iv_gbyfIaOg6Y3B8wA7kXnri5LznfB9rH6Bl3bNnWm3wHMdDnTkENKABEPrKJHOVir7emeTbwezgU3H-tTeHgxZnvWwu0IJbhr72Wt1ztrPO7LYLKA0qL3U4Ipk5IaLGVZA7RR-6eShwLrbw8GrYwRFRilU9ptbjMtXpGC04Uzw=&c=4_UH9b_WoR4IajBrMq0XEq9vKycaXHZIu8OuhDSAWrN0fl22dkvBjA==&ch=p6aAIV38hi9vGwxkXpI-4in1_UtDQ5zp13GCFqji_KWgFwbY1MeDQg==>
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Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) Inspire! Grants for Small Museums, Museums for America, Museum Grants for African American History and Culture, and Native American/Native Hawaiian Museum Services Program grants can fund many types of museum projects including preservation planning, conservation treatment, and digitization. These grants are specifically for museums (rather than libraries or archives) with the one exception of the Museum Grants for African American History and Culture, which allow requests from HBCU libraries. Deadlines: Wednesday, November 15. Click here to learn more and apply.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iv_gbyfIaOg6Y3B8wA7kXnri5LznfB9rH6Bl3bNnWm3wHMdDnTkENKM4IYZQ7pYhshX8LjMLT8dbPVUnYee4O68tp4-GCfKJwEwjc_12ptC3RWqGv6hTeDp4skwo7MP4-FAHZ3MGEjCKRTqFHH1XZkN7YOTxm7ZjA02SrN05O90=&c=4_UH9b_WoR4IajBrMq0XEq9vKycaXHZIu8OuhDSAWrN0fl22dkvBjA==&ch=p6aAIV38hi9vGwxkXpI-4in1_UtDQ5zp13GCFqji_KWgFwbY1MeDQg==>
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The Save America's Treasures grant program was established in 1998 to celebrate America's premier cultural resources in the new millennium. After 20-plus years, this grant program has awarded more than 1,300 grants totaling in excessive of $300 million to projects across the U.S. Funded projects, selected from 4,000-plus applications requesting $1.5 billion, represent nationally significant historic properties and collections that convey our nation's rich heritage to future generations. The National Park Service administers Save America's Treasures grants in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. Click here to learn more and apply.<https://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001iv_gbyfIaOg6Y3B8wA7kXnri5LznfB9rH6Bl3bNnWm3wHMdDnTkENNV6Mj2WVNUdIVU-eMGoak10Tl_Rn7ihJj_uVIfCZXnL0leej5kE_xheZ7ei7ayllqzhOiaKv8KEacxKsgzYFLBO6YuNr5DlTh88PATSE2dDl62HyugKYmpHgAvYoOq_5YW0eIWR-fS8C3lYzm9X0RULa9excUfM4WnIw-PjbHZqCCotr_L97sA=&c=4_UH9b_WoR4IajBrMq0XEq9vKycaXHZIu8OuhDSAWrN0fl22dkvBjA==&ch=p6aAIV38hi9vGwxkXpI-4in1_UtDQ5zp13GCFqji_KWgFwbY1MeDQg==>

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Free webinar, Sept. 21 - Translation in Museums
Translation in Museums: Tips and Tricks to Get it Right!
Thursday, September 21, 10:00 a.m. CT-This week!
Melisa Palferro, English to Spanish Translator specializing in art and museums
How can your museum offer translations and make Spanish-speakers feel welcome? In this free webinar, you'll hear directly from a professional translator about how the translation process works, the different services offered by translation providers, and the most common timing and pricing for translation projects.

You'll also get tips and tricks on finding a good translation and learn about the pros and cons of working with an individual vs. a translation agency. Additionally, you'll learn how to prepare before a translation project begins, what sort of decisions you'll need to make, and what questions to ask your translation provider to ensure the best possible results!
More info and register.<https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/2158207617953579861?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery>

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RFP for Oregon Statewide African American Multiple Property Document Form Editing
The State of Oregon, State Historic Preservation Office announces OregonBuys<https://oregonbuys.gov/bso/> Bid Solicitation # S-63400-00008124 to collect proposals for the OREGON STATEWIDE AFRICAN AMERICAN MULTIPLE PROPERTY DOCUMENT FORM EDITING.
The purpose of this solicitation is to award a Contract to a qualified, professional consultant who will revise and complete the in-progress draft of a National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) Multiple Property Document Form (MPDF) by March 1, 2024.
The primary objective is to finalize the document by editing existing content, adding missing context with secondary sources, and revising registration requirements to ensure its accuracy and completeness. All revisions and edits must adhere to the guidelines provided in the National Park Service (NPS) bulletin 16B,"How to Complete the National Register Multiple Property Documentation Form.
The RFP schedule is below:
Event
Date
Time
Pre-offer Conference (None)
None
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Questions / Requests for Clarification Due
September 20, 2023
2:00 PM
Opening (offer Due)
October 2, 2023
2:00 PM
Issuance of Notice of Award (approx.)
October 10, 2023


Winona Butler is the Single Point of Contact for this RFP; please submit any questions to Winona at the following email address:
Winona.Butler at oprd.oregon.gov<mailto:Winona.Butler at oprd.oregon.gov> or upload questions into the OregonBuys Q&A tab.
OregonBuys Commodity Code used for this RFP is 956-30: Historical Studies and Services.

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Historic Jantzen Beach Carousel Secures Bright Future in The Dalles
Following six years of restoration planning and an intensive statewide site search, Restore Oregon's board of directors has made a momentous decision, selecting the National Neon Sign Museum in The Dalles as the new steward of the beloved Jantzen Beach Carousel. Restore Oregon - a statewide nonprofit preservation organization dedicated to saving Oregon's historic places, and the National Neon Sign Museum - an entity dedicated to promoting an understanding and appreciation of illuminated advertising and signage and the unique historic, social, and cultural roles both have played in American history, jointly announced today that one of Oregon's Most Endangered Places, the 1921 Jantzen Beach Carousel, will have a wonderful new home in The Dalles as part of the museum's permanent collection. View the full press release<https://restoreoregon.org/2023/09/11/historic-jantzen-beach-carousel-secures-bright-future-in-the-dalles/> from Restore Oregon for more information.


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