The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant (OMSRG)

The OMSRG is open to communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. Grant awards are up to $400,000 in matching funds and may be used to acquire, rehabilitate, and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide.

Funded projects must facilitate community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable businesses, or creating a stronger tax base. Projects may include façade improvement, accessibility enhancement, basic utilities, second floor renovations and more. Only organizations participating in the Oregon Main Street Network are eligible to apply. Projects must be within approved Main Street areas. Eligible organizations may collaborate with the local governments and private property owners to apply for projects that will have the biggest benefit to the downtown.

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The grant application deadline is March 13, 2025.

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Please read the grant guidelines carefully. If you have a downtown La Grande project that would qualify and would like to submit for consideration please fill out the form below by February 1st 2025.

Highlights:

• Grant award limit is $400,000.

• Match requirement is 30% of the award amount.

• All work must be consistent with the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards for Rehabilitation of Historic Places, whether they have historic designation or not.

• Indirect and contingency costs are not eligible for funding or as match.

• Grant administration is eligible as match only and at 4% of the award amount.

• An agreement between the property owner and the Oregon Main Street Network participating organization is required.

• Management of previous Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grants is considered in scoring.

• Connection to plans and goals and public engagement are critical meeting the grant criteria