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| Project Selection |
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Grant applications are reviewed by grants staff and then forwarded to the seven-member County Parks Assistance Advisory Committee for evaluation. Project sponsors are asked to make a presentation to the Advisory Committee, after which the Committee scores the projects and establishes a priority of funding list. The priority list is then passed on to the OPRD Commission for final funding approval.
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| Recent Awards |
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On November 21, 2011, the County Parks Assistance Advisory Committee reviewed and prioritized ten grant applications for funding based on local need and benefit, planning and public involvement, design (with emphasis on sustainability and accessibility), and funding sources.
On January 25, 2012, the OPRD Commission approved the Committee’s recommendation to award eight counties a total of $512,172 in County Opportunity Grants.
2011 County Opportunity Grant Awards |
Project Sponsor |
Project Name |
Description of Project |
Total Project Cost |
Grant Award |
Benton County
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Salmonberry Campground
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Rehabilitation / Development - Project includes asphalt overlay over old asphalt, installation of electric power to 13 RV sites, and new paving at ADA pad.
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$95,290 |
$47,290 |
Curry County
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Boice-Cope County Park
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Development - Project includes security fencing, storage building for equipment and dry firewood, and the addition of 10 new tents sites.
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$42,476 |
$31,850 |
Jackson County
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Willow Lake ADA Restroom & Playground
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Rehabilitation - Project will replace outdated restroom with new ADA compliant restroom, install new ADA accessible playground structure.
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$305,000 |
$152,500 |
Lane County
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Harbor Vista Campground
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Development - Project will add 6 new full hookup campsites, add sewer hookup to 7 existing sites, connect new sewer lines to city sewer, and add wifi to entire park.
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$180,075 |
$90,037 |
Lane County
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Archie Knowles Campground
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Rehabilitation - Project will add new gravel to each driveway and campsite, remove old and install new kiosk and entrance sign, rehabilitate pump house.
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$50,000 |
$25,000 |
Lincoln County
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Brown Memorial Park - Development
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Development - Project will be well drilling in search of potable water source for proposed campground.
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$10,500 |
$5,250 |
Lincoln County
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Brown Memorial Park - Planning
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Planning - Project will include survey of wetlands, septic approval, roadway access approval and design of proposed campground.
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$24,000 |
$12,000 |
Linn County
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Riverbend Park Development Phase 2
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Development - Project will add new ADA accessible Restroom/Shower building, two new vault restroom buildings, and expand waste water system.
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$224,024 |
$112,012 |
Marion County
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Bear Creek Campground
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Development - Project includes site clearing, well drilling, new pump house, and installation of electrical service.
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$46,133 |
$20,000 |
Metro (Multnomah County)
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Oxbow Park
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Rehabilitation / Development - Project includes new asphalt paving over gravel roads, new asphalt overlay over old asphalt, and new sewer line to host site.
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$32,465 |
$16,233 |
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Totals |
$1,009,963 |
$512,172 |
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| Past Awards |
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On November 9, 2010, the County Parks Assistance Advisory Committee reviewed and prioritized eight grant applications for funding based on local need and benefit, planning and public involvement, design (with emphasis on sustainability and accessibility), and funding sources.
On January 26, 2011, the OPRD Commission approved the Committee’s recommendation to award seven counties a total of $700,862 in County Opportunity Grants.
2010 County Opportunity Grant Awards
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Project
Sponsor |
Project Name
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Total Project
Cost |
Grant
Award |
Baker
County
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Holcomb Park Development
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$150,000 |
$100,000 |
Coos
County
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Riley Ranch Phase 3, Restroom #2
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$400,000 |
$200,000 |
Lane
County
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Armitage Park Campground Restroom & Facilities
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$330,000 |
$160,250 |
Lincoln
County
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Morgan Park Water System Improvements
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$9,200 |
$4,600 |
Lincoln
County
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Moonshine Park Septic & Water System Improvements
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$7,750 |
$3,875 |
Sherman
County
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Sherman Co RV Park Restroom
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$116,750 |
$87,563 |
Wasco
County
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Hunt Park Additional RV Spaces
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$204,315 |
$144,574 |
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TOTALS |
$1,218,015 |
$700,862 |
On January 28, 2010, the OPRD Commission approved the County Parks Assistance Advisory Committee recommendation and awarded $625,364 in County Opportunity Grants. On November 5, 2009, the committee prioritized seven grant applications for funding based on local need/benefit, planning and public involvement, design (with emphasis on sustainability and accessibility), and funding sources.
2009 County Opportunity Grant Awards
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Project Sponsor
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Project
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Award |
Baker County
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Holcolm Park Campground Development
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$150,000 |
Jackson County
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Emigrant Lake Park Restroom
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$32,101 |
Linn County
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River Bend Park Campground Development
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$214,981 |
Clackamas County
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Barton Park Master Planning
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$75,000 |
Wasco County
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Hunt Park Campground Development
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$153,282 |
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TOTAL |
$625,364 |
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| Manuals and Forms |
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Manual
The grant manual includes information about the grants program and explains the types of eligible projects, matching requirements, and the open project selection process. The following format is viewable, searchable and printable.
PDF
Online Grant Application Instructions
These instructions are intended to help applicants navigate the online application process.
PDF
Application Forms
There are four types of application packets: planning, acquisition, development, and rehabilitation. To apply, fill out the appropriate application packet. Please be advised that the manual may be revised from time to time.
Application worksheet
Use this form as a guide when preparing answers for the Online Application. Your answers can then be cut and pasted from the Worksheet to the Application.
Use the General Worksheet for Acquisition, Development or Rehabilitation projects.
Use the Planning Worksheet for planning projects.
Word General
Word Planning
Online Application
Online Application (this link takes you to OPRD's new online grant application)
Forms
Reimbursement Request Form
XLS
COG Progress Report Form
Word
Donated Materials and Supplies Record
Word
Donated Equipment Record
Word
Volunteer or Donated Labor Timesheet
Word
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| Staff Contact |
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
County Opportunity Grants
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
Mark Cowan
Grant Program Coordinator
mark.cowan@state.or.us
Phone: (503) 986-0591
Fax: (503) 986-0793
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