There is an application process for communities who want to join the Oregon Main Street Network.
Who Applies
- For the Main Street Track (Affiliated, Designated, or Accredited Communities), the applicant is typically an independent nonprofit organization that is focused on downtown revitalization.
- For the Connected Communities level, local government is commonly the applicant, but can also be an existing nonprofit organization.
OMS staff is available to help a community decide where to house their local main street effort.
Application Process
Have questions about joining Main Street? Register for our Application Workshop on November 14, 2023. This workshop will cover some of the requirements to participate at the Affiliated and Designated tiers, and provide tips for completing the application. Click
Here to Register
Connected Community Tier
Communities who are newly interested in the program are encouraged to first join as a Connected Community. Applications for Connected Communities are accepted on a rolling basis. Use this application to apply at this tier.
Affiliated & Designated Tiers
Applications to join the Oregon Main Street Network at the Designated Main Street and Affiliated Main Street tiers are now open through January 31, 2024. All instructions are contained within the application PDFs linked below.
For the Affiliated Tier application, click here.
For the Designated Tier application, click here.
Applying at the Affiliated or Designated tiers requires submitting a zip file. If you need a tutorial for how to create a zip file on your computer, view this tutorial video: Creating a Zip File for Main Street Applications.