"The 15-member commission, which was created by the Oregon Legislature, has already awarded $125,000 in community grants to 38 eligible organizations for projects focusing on how the 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776 has shaped the state. The funding, which was approved in two rounds, has flowed to both urban and rural parts of Oregon. Now the commission has announced that a third round of grants totaling $50,000 will be available starting on Wednesday, March 4. The maximum grant is $3,000 and no match is required. Fifty percent of the grants will be dedicated to rural communities."
"With recipients in communities across all corners of Oregon, these grants represent Oregon's commitment to commemorating America's 250th birthday in ways that reflect the unique character of our state,"
"From highlighting Indigenous histories to honoring the sacrifice of Oregon's veterans to instilling a love of history in our youth, these initiatives provide an opportunity for Oregonians to engage in our shared story. We are grateful to the Oregon State Legislature for providing the funds that made these grants possible."
Oregon's America 250 Commission, a 15-member body created by the Oregon Legislature, has awarded $125,000 in community grants to 38 organizations for projects examining how 250 years since the Declaration of Independence have shaped the state. Funding approved in two rounds has reached both urban and rural areas. A third round totaling $50,000 opens March 4, with maximum awards of $3,000, no matching requirement, and 50 percent of funds reserved for rural communities. Funded projects include preserving Portland's Chinese immigrant history at Lone Fir Cemetery and installing a permanent exhibit in Monmouth City Hall. Commission leadership emphasized honoring Indigenous histories, veterans, and youth engagement.
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