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Find similar grantsPreserving Oregon Grant is sponsored by Oregon Heritage (Oregon Parks and Recreation Department). Funding for the rehabilitation of properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places and for projects that stimulate financial participation in preservation.
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Search similar grants →Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Describe the property owner and indicate if the owner is the applicant
Describe your organization's history and past successes related to this project
Share any partnerships that support this project and describe level of partner commitment
Explain volunteer and community support for this project
Explain how this project fits into organizational plans; why is this project a priority now?
How will this move the organization forward?
Budget Narrative: Provide information about the appropriateness of the estimate and describe other funding sources
Specifically explain what parts of the project the grant will fund
Historic Property: Describe need in terms of the condition of the property, historical significance, and value to community
Historic Property: Describe how the project will address the needs of the property
Historic Property: Describe the project's goals with MEASURABLE products or outcomes
Historic Property: Describe the work to be completed and methods, who will do it and qualifications
Historic Property: Explain how the work will follow the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation
Historic Property: Describe how the preservation project will be monitored and evaluated
Scoring criteria used to review proposals for this grant.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Properties must be listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Applications open to all property owners, with priority given to public and nonprofit-owned properties. Archaeology projects for documenting archaeological sites are also eligible. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $20,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 5, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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Preserving Oregon Grant is sponsored by Oregon State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO). 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. A Letter of Intent to apply is required.
Preserving Oregon Grant is a grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department that funds heritage preservation projects across Oregon. Administered through Oregon Heritage, the program includes several sub-programs: the Diamonds in the Rough Grant (up to $20,000) restores historically altered building facades to their original appearance; the Historic Cemeteries Grant supports protection, restoration, education, and interpretation of cemeteries listed with the Oregon Commission on Historic Cemeteries. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, local governments, and other organizations in Oregon. The Diamonds in the Rough deadline is May 5, 2026, and the Historic Cemeteries deadline is April 9, 2026.