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| Project Selection |
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Grant applications are reviewed by grants staff and forwarded to the seven-member County Parks Advisory Committee, where project sponsors are asked to make a presentation. The advisory committee makes a priority list and recommends awards to OPRD’s Director and the OPRD Commission.
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| Recent Awards |
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On November 9, 2010, the County Parks Assistance Advisory Committee reviewed and prioritized eight grant applications for funding based on local need and benefit, planning and public involvement, design (with emphasis on sustainability and accessibility), and funding sources.
On January 26, 2011, the OPRD Commission approved the Committee’s recommendation to award seven counties a total of $700,862 in County Opportunity Grants.
2010 County Opportunity Grant Awards
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Project
Sponsor
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Project Name
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Total Project
Cost
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Grant
Award
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Baker
County
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Holcomb Park Development
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$150,000
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$100,000
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Coos
County
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Riley Ranch Phase 3,
Restroom #2
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$400,000
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$200,000
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Lane
County
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Armitage Park Campground
Restroom & Facilities
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$330,000
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$160,250
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Lincoln
County
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Morgan Park Water System
Improvements
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$9,200
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$4,600
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Lincoln
County
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Moonshine Park Septic & Water
System Improvements
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$7,750
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$3,875
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Sherman
County
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Sherman Co RV Park Restroom
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$116,750
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$87,563
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Wasco
County
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Hunt Park Additional RV Spaces
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$204,315
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$144,574
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TOTALS
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$1,218,015
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$700,862
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Past Awards
On January 28, 2010, the OPRD Commission approved the County Parks Assistance Advisory Committee recommendation and awarded $625,364 in County Opportunity Grants. On November 5, 2009, the committee prioritized seven grant applications for funding based on local need/benefit, planning and public involvement, design (with emphasis on sustainability and accessibility), and funding sources.
2009 County Opportunity Grant Awards
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Project Sponsor
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Project
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Award
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Baker County
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Holcolm Park Campground
Development
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$150,000
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Jackson County
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Emigrant Lake Park Restroom
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$32,101
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Linn County
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River Bend Park Campground
Development
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$214,981
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Clackamas County
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Barton Park Master Planning
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$75,000
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Wasco County
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Hunt Park Campground
Development
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$153,282
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TOTAL
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$625,364
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| Manuals and Forms |
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Manual
The grant manual includes information about the grants program and explains the types of eligible projects, matching requirements, and open project selection process. The following format versions are viewable and printable.
Word PDF
Application Forms
There are two types of application packets: one is for planning and the other is for an acquisition, development, or rehabilitation project. To apply, fill out the appropriate application packet. Please be advised that the manual may be revised from time to time.
Application for planning project
Word PDF
Application for acquisition, development, or rehabilitation project
Word PDF
Forms
Reimbursement Request Form
XLS PDF
COG Progress Report Form
Word
Donated Materials and Supplies Record
Word PDF
Donated Equipment Record
Word PDF
Volunteer or Donated Labor Timesheet
Word PDF
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| Staff Contact |
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Oregon Parks and Recreation Department
County Opportunity Grants
725 Summer St. NE, Suite C
Salem, OR 97301
Mark Cowan
Grant Program Coordinator
mark.cowan@state.or.us
Phone: (503) 986-0591
Fax: (503) 986-0793
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