The Certified Local Government (CLG) program offers matching grants to cities and counties that have been "certified" as historic preservation partners with both the state and the federal governments.  These grants can be used for a wide-range of preservation projects, including National Register nominations, historic resource surveys, preservation education, preservation code development, building restoration, and preservation planning. Between roughly $65,000 - $200,000 is available per year, depending on federal allocation and state priorities.
 
Application Deadline: Submitted February 22, 2013  
  
Your local government must be a CLG to apply, contact the coordinator for more information. 
 
-> 2013CLG Grant Awards  
  
 
Contact: 
Kuri Gill
CLG Coordinator
Phone: (503) 986-0685
Email: kuri.gill@state.or.us 

The Oregon Heritage Commission administers the Heritage Grant Program, which provides matching grants to non-profit organizations, federal recognized tribal governments and local governments for projects that conserve, develop or interpret Oregon’s heritage. Currently, $200,000 per biennium is available.
  
Online application and information will be available the end of July 2013
Note: Applications will now be submitted through an online website. Training and instructions will be provided.

Application Deadline: December 16, 2013  
(only awarded once per biennium, next opportunity fall 2015)

 
-> 2011-13 Heritage Grant Application  
 
-> 2009 Heritage Grant Recipients 
-> 2007 Heritage Grant Recipients 
 
 
Contact:
 
Kyle Jansson
Heritage Commission Coordinator
Phone: (503) 986-0673
Email: kyle.jansson@state.or.us 

Help has arrived for historic cemeteries! The Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries (OCHC) offers Historic Cemetery Grants to provide financial assistance in the following general categories: Protection and Security, Restoration and Preservation, Education and Training, Research and Interpretation. Eligible projects may include, but aren’t limited to: security needs, training, conservation of historic elements such as curbs, markers, etc., documentation and mapping, signage, landscape restoration and planning.
 
Online application and information will be available July 2013
Note: Applications will now be submitted through an online website. Training and instructions will be provided.

Application Deadlines: 

September 18, 2013 & March 31, 2014 

-> 2011-13 Historic Cemetery Grant Application  
 
-> Featured Historic Cemetery Grant Projects 
 
-> 2011-12 Historic Cemetery Grant Projects 
-> 2010-11 Historic Cemetery Grant Projects 
 
 
Contact:
 
Kuri Gill
Historic Cemetery Grant Program Coordinator
Phone: (503) 986-0685
Email: kuri.gill@state.or.us

The Oregon Heritage Commission offers matching grants to public and non-profit heritage museums that meet certain qualifications. The grants support Oregon museums in projects for the collection and management of heritage collections, for heritage-related tourism, and heritage education and interpretations. Currently, $100,000 per biennium is available.
 
Online application and information will be available the end of July 2013
Note: Applications will now be submitted through an online website. Training and instructions will be provided.

Application Deadline:

September 30, 2013 & April 30, 2014  
 
-> 2011-13 Museum Grant Application 
-> 2011 Museum Grant Recipients
 -> 2009-11 Museum Grant Recipients 
 
 
Contact:
 
Kyle Jansson
Heritage Commission Coordinator
Phone: (503) 986-0673
Email: kyle.jansson@state.or.us

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) offers matching grants for rehabilitation work that supports the preservation of historic resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places or for significant work contributing toward identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites. Currently, $250,000 per biennium is available, and grant funds may be awarded for amounts up to $20,000.
 
New applications available NOW!

1st CYCLE

Letter of Intent to apply is REQUIRED. Letter of Intent Deadline: September 9, 2013

Application Deadline: September 30, 2014

2nd CYCLE

Letter of Intent to apply is REQUIRED. Letter of Intent Deadline: April 9, 2014