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 Historic Trails Fund
 c/o The Oregon Community
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 1221 SW Yamhill Suite 100
 Portland OR 97205
 503-227-6846
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Celebrate Oregon's heritage
The Oregon Historic Trails Fund has been awarding grants since 1998. Select a project to see the details.

Organization Date awarded Project
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center1998Marketing expenses
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center2002Lewis and Clark exhibition
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center2003Lewis and Clark exhibit brochure
Columbia Gorge Discovery Center2004Rock Fort Archaelogical Project
Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Reservation1998Tamastslikt Cultural Institute
Dufur Historical Society Living History Museum2003Barlow Road interpretive sign
Eastern Oregon Visitors Association2002Oregon Trail brochures
Eastern Oregon Visitors Association2003Oregon Trail brochures
Eastern Oregon Visitors Association2004Oregon Trail brochures
Eastern Oregon Visitors Association2005Oregon Trail brochures
Fort Clatsop National Memorial1998Fort-to-Sea Trail
Jacknife-Zion-Horseheaven Historical Society2000Barlow Trail interpretive tour
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Association2004Fort-to-Sea Trail
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial Association2005Fort-to-Sea Trail
Lewis & Clark Bicentennial in Oregon2002Lewis and Clark interpretive signs
Middle Fork Ranger District2004Free Emigrant Road exhibit
Nez Perce National Historical Park1998Joseph Canyon Overlook
Nez Perce National Historical Trail Foundation2005Nez Perce Trail interpretive sign
Oregon Department of Transportation2002Interpretive signs at hwy rest stops
Oregon Historical Society1998Lewis and Clark interpretive signs
Oregon Trail Foundation1998For the End of Oregon Trail Interpretive Center
Oregon Trail Foundation2000Petroglyphs at the end of the Oregon Trail
Oregon Trail Foundation2004Map panels about Barlow Road
Oregon Trail Marketing Coalition2000Brochure promoting Oregon Trail Centers
Oregon Trail Preservation Trust1998Interpretive exhibit at Rabbit Mine Millhouse
Oregon Trail Preservation Trust2001Brochure with map of Oregon Trails
Seaside Museum and Historical Society2000Lewis and Clark saltmaker interpretive program
Seaside Museum and Historical Society2003Lewis and Clark saltmaker interpretive program
Seaside Museum and Historical Society2004Lewis and Clark saltmaker interpretive program
Seaside Museum and Historical Society2005Lewis & Clark saltmakers interpretive program
Southern Oregon Public Television2004Documentary about Applegate Trail
Tamastslikt Cultural Institute2005Lewis & Clark gallery guide
The Dalles Area Chamber of Commerce2002Brochure on Lewis and Clark Rock Fort campsite
Travel Information Council1998Restoration of historical markers
Travel Information Council2003Guide to historical markers
Travel Information Council2005Historical Markers and Heritage Trees brochure update
Troutdale Historical Society2005Harlow House Museum sign
Umatilla County Economic Development2005Lewis & Clark maps and orientation panels
Upper Willamette Pioneer Association2004Marking the Free Emigrant Road
Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail Interpretive Center1998Homeland site development
Wallowa Band Nez Perce Trail Interpretive Center2003Trail development

 

Grant calendar
September 1
Grant applications due.

September/October
Committee reviews grant proposals and develops recommendations.

November
The Oregon Community Foundation board makes grant decisions.

August 1
Progress reports due from 2004 grant recipients

Link of the month
Lewis and Clark Bicentennial in Oregon