The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant supports downtown revitalization efforts in communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. Only organizations participating in the Oregon Main Street Network are eligible to apply.

The purpose of the program is to;

• Acquire, rehabilitate, and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide; and
• Facilitate community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable businesses, or creating a stronger tax base

***PRE-APPLICATIONS FOR THE 2025 OREGON MAIN STREET REVITALIZATION GRANT ARE NOW OPEN***

WALLOWA: Pre-Application Form

ENTERPRISE: Pre-Application Form

JOSEPH: Pre-Application Form

Need help? Reach out to one of our Community Coordinators!

• WALLOWA: Jenny Hawkins - jenny@wallowacounty.org
• ENTERPRISE: Nathan Cheek - nathan@wallowacounty.org
• JOSEPH: Craig Pesti-Strobel - craig@wallowacounty.org

View a PDF of the Pre-Application questions here.

The T-Mobile Hometown Grant helps fund projects that foster local connections, like technology upgrades, outdoor spaces, the arts, and community centers. T-Mobile awards up to $50,000 for shovel-ready projects. Applicant’s proposal must include plans, budget, timeline, anticipated impact, and up to five letters of support. Elected officials, town managers/employees, tribal leaders, or nonprofit community leaders from small towns with population less than 50,000 can apply. Learn more >

Percent for Place, a national coalition that advocates for federal funding for civic infrastructure, released a new resource that describes several federal programs that can fund public space projects on Main Streets. Main Street America, a member of the coalition, is proud to support this effort and show how federal resources can be used to strengthen communities.

• Check out the article here >

Over $1 billion in funds has been allocated for the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A), and the program is accepting grant applications.

• The grant funds can support planning, infrastructural, behavioral, and operational initiatives to prevent death and serious injury on roads and streets.
• See the fiscal year (FY) 2024 Notice of Funding Opportunity here >
• See more resources on the SS4A page here >

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is accepting applications for up to $44.5 million in funding for projects that will strengthen safety and improve bicycling, walking and access to public transit in communities across the country.

• FHWA’s new Active Transportation Infrastructure Investment Program (ATIIP) is a competitive grant program that will focus on building networks of connected bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure improvements, including to better connect trail networks between communities.
• A total of $10 million is available through the FY24 Choice Neighborhoods Planning Grant to support local planning efforts to revitalize communities. HUD is currently accepting applications, and recipients will receive up to $500,000 each to develop comprehensive neighborhood revitalization plans. Recipients will also be prioritized for Implementation Grants.
• See the FY24 Notice of Funding Opportunity here >
• See more resources on the Choice Neighborhoods Program here >