[HistoricCemeteries] Tons of resources - grants, classes, etc.

[Kuri Gill]

“LOBBYING IS PART OF THE HERITAGE TOOL KIT”, ON EXCHANGE
 
Every year when Congress and the Oregon Legislature convene, people ask
Kyle Jansson, “Can nonprofit organizations lobby elected officials?” His
answer is always, “Yes.” In fact, lobbying is a part of the Heritage
Tool Kit. Read how you can use this valuable tool on Heritage Exchange (
http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/ ).
 
 
“GRANTS CHAT” WEBINAR SERIES OFFERED IN FEBRUARY, MARCH
 
Register and plan to attend "Grants Chat", a webinar series brought to
you by the Oregon Cultural Trust and core statewide partners Oregon Arts
Commission, Oregon Heritage Commission and Oregon Humanities. Be
prepared to share specific questions if you have a project proposal in
mind. The webinars will feature a chat function, allowing questions to
benefit other participants - especially those with a specific focus. To
sign up for a webinar, click on one of the following titles and dates
Grants Chat with Oregon Humanities – February 20 (
https://oregonconnect.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/register.pl?activity_id=tphpjkc&user_id=
); Grants Chat with Oregon Heritage – February 27 (
https://oregonconnect.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/register.pl?activity_id=xjwsprc&user_id=
); Grants Chat with an Arts Focus – February 28 (
https://oregonconnect.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/register.pl?activity_id=frpyxsk&user_id=
): The webinars will run from 2 – 3 p.m.
If a question is too large in scope for coverage within the webinar
timeframe, “Grants Chats” host Kimberly Howard will place it the
"parking lot". The participant asking the question can register for a
more detailed webinar in this series, which will focus on components of
a strong grant proposal. These sessions include Project Planning with
Oregon Heritage – March 6 (
https://oregonconnect.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/register.pl?activity_id=vwsvtfk&user_id=
); Crafting Strong Narratives with Oregon Humanities – March 13 (
https://oregonconnect.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/register.pl?activity_id=szytrzt&user_id=
); and Reporting Impact Using Strong Evaluation Tools with Oregon Arts
Commission – March 19 (
https://oregonconnect.ilinc.com/perl/ilinc/lms/register.pl?activity_id=yhbfzrk&user_id=
). 
 
Once a grant applicant has read the guidelines of the grant program of
interest, and attended at least one "Grants Chat", then a grant
applicant may email a specific grants coordinator or grants manager to
set up a longer phone conversation. The Oregon Cultural Trust offers a
list of partner grant opportunities with contact information (
http://www.culturaltrust.org/sites/www.culturaltrust.org/files/u33/Contact%20Info.pdf
). For further information, call the Cultural Trust at (503) 986-0088 or
email cultural.trust at state.or.us. 
 
 
NEH OFFERS PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE GRANTS FOR SMALLER INSTITUTIONS
 
The National Endowment for Humanities is offering Preservation
Assistance Grants for smaller institution. These grants help small and
mid-sized institutions such as libraries, museums, historical societies,
archival repositories, cultural organizations, town and county records
offices, and colleges and universities, improving improve their ability
to preserve and care for their significant humanities collections. The
application deadline is May 1 for programs beginning in January 2014.
 
Applicants must draw on the knowledge of consultants with skills and
experience relative to the types of collections and the nature of the
activities that are the focus of their projects. Small and mid-sized
institutions that have never received an NEH grant are especially
encouraged to apply. Visit the NEH website (
http://www.neh.gov/grants/preservation/preservation-assistance-grants-smaller-institutions
) for an application and program guidelines (
http://www.neh.gov/files/grants/pres-assist-grants-may-1-2013.pdf ). 
For questions, contact NEH’s Division of Preservation and Access at
(202) 606-8570 or preservation at neh.gov. Hearing-impaired applicants can
contact NEH via TDD at 1-866-372-2930.
 
 
INTERPRETIVE GUIDE, FREE-CHOICE LEARNING WEBINARS SET AT OSU
 
Oregon State University (OSU) is offering an online course for
professionals who engage the public in historic and natural resources.
The Master Interpretive Guide Professional Certificate (
https://pne.oregonstate.edu/catalog/master-interpretive-guide#introduction-section
) program combines dynamic online courses with internship opportunities
so participants will become master communicators. Register (
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/773531886 ) for the program, and
plan to attend an information session at 1 p.m., Feb. 11.
 
The Free-Choice Learning Certificate (
https://pne.oregonstate.edu/catalog/free-choice-learning-professional-certificate
) provides a critical look at informal learning theory by immersing
museum and outreach professionals in theories that deepen an
understanding of what, how and why the visiting public learns.
Participants will work with some of the field’s leading researchers and
learn how to apply informal learning environments theories in real-world
educational settings. Register (
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/384202462 ) and learn more about
the program at 1 p.m., Feb. 18. 
 
To learn more, visit https://pne.oregonstate.edu/guide. 
 
Kuri Gill
Oregon Heritage
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301-1266
(503) 986-0685
(503) 986-0793 (fax)
kuri.gill at state.or.us
www.oregonheritage.org
www.facebook.com/oregonheritage
http://oregonheritage.wordpress.com/
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