The Oregon Heritage Commission has awarded more than $381,000 in grants to 33 organizations throughout the state -- including four in Southern Oregon.
The grants will help fund a variety of projects including collection preservation and access, research, oral history, exhibits and performance projects. Award amounts ranged between $1,000 and $20,000.
Locally funded projects include the Big Butte Historical Society to update the Butte Falls Discovery Loop, Crater Rock Museum in Central Point to rehouse the lithic artifacts collection, Southern Oregon Historical Society in Medford to digitize over 6,000 glass plate negatives of photographer Peter Britt, and the Eugene Debbs Potts Foundation in Josephine County to improve access and increase displays at the local museum.
This competitive grant program is for qualifying organizations and is offered once per biennium for projects that conserve, develop or interpret Oregon's heritage.
The Oregon Heritage Commission works to secure, sustain and enhance the state's heritage. It consists of nine members appointed by the governor and nine agency advisors. Members are chosen from state agencies and statewide organizations, and represent diverse geographical and cultural backgrounds.
To learn more about the Oregon Heritage Commission, visit "oregonheritage.org."
