Please note: The application cycle for the 2025 grant is closed.

 

The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant (OMSRG) provides matching funds to support significant capital projects in communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. Grant awards of up to $400,000 are available to help acquire, rehabilitate, and construct buildings within designated downtown areas statewide.

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Program Goals

The primary goal of the grant is to fund projects that facilitate community revitalization. Successful projects are expected to lead to tangible economic outcomes, such as:
* Stimulating private investment
* Creating or retaining jobs
* Establishing or expanding viable businesses
* Creating a stronger local tax base

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Eligible Projects and Collaboration

Projects may include a wide range of capital improvements, such as façade work, accessibility enhancements, basic utility upgrades, second-floor renovations, and more.

Eligibility to apply is limited to organizations participating in the Oregon Main Street Network, and projects must be located within an approved Main Street area. These eligible organizations may collaborate with local governments and private property owners to develop and apply for projects that will provide the biggest benefit to the downtown district.

 

Grant Administration and Timeline

The OMSRG program is administered by the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department, which typically announces grant approvals in the spring (around May). Once a project is approved, recipients have three years to complete their work. The grant is structured as a reimbursement program, meaning funds are paid out frequently as the project proceeds and expenses are incurred.

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Funding and Match Requirements

The OMSRG is a matching grant. The applicant is responsible for securing a match equivalent to 30% of the grant award. Therefore, the total project cost must be at least 130% of the grant amount requested.

The administering department also encourages smaller projects. The type of project and the level of community support that can be mustered are more important evaluation criteria than the sheer size of the budget.