Oregon
The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded $77,582 in grants to 12 museums throughout the state as part of the Oregon Museum Grant program
Medford, OR – According to the state officials, the grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation, interpretation, and heritage tourism.
Award amounts ranged from $3,315 – $8,000.
The museum grant program is offered annually by the Oregon Heritage Commission, part of the Oregon Heritage program at Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD).
The grant program began in 1965 when only 24 organizations were eligible for the program. The grant is funded OPRD lottery dollars.
The Oregon Heritage Commission works to secure, sustain and enhance Oregon’s heritage. The Commission sponsors heritage initiatives that educate the public about the value of heritage and celebrate the state’s diversity.
The Oregon Heritage Commission consists of nine members appointed by the governor and nine agency advisors.
Members are chosen from state agencies and statewide organizations, and represent a diverse geographical and heritage background.
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