Bush Pasture Park.
Museums and archeology projects can now apply for funding through two state grant programs.
The Oregon Heritage Commission is accepting grant applications from museums for collections, heritage tourism, and education and interpretation projects until May 5. Grant awards typically range between $2,000 and $10,000.
The money is meant for things like exhibits, classes, staff training and marketing. Museums may also partner with other organizations for projects that might be outside of the museum, but still meet the museum’s mission.
“This program is quite broad and can be used to collect the full spectrum of Oregon’s history, preserve it and raise awareness of it. We hope to see both creative and practical proposals,” said Oregon Heritage Coordinator Katie Henry in a prepared statement.
The Bush House Museum and Polk County Historical Society and Museum previously received funding from the grant.
Another program is offering grants for work on historic properties and for archaeology projects. The State Historic Preservation Office grants fund up to $20,000 in matching funds for preservation projects.
It’s meant to fund preservation of historic properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Grant funding previously went to the Brunk House in Polk County.
A free online workshop for the Heritage Commission grant and how to use the online grant application will be offered on March 2 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Advance registration is required.
-Saphara Harrell
