OPRD release – Oregon Parks and Recreation Department awarded two grants totaling $91,794.35 for projects across the state that create or preserve memorials to veterans or wars. Funded projects include: Memorial restoration in Douglas County. A memorial expansion in St. Helens. This competitive grant program was created by the Oregon legislature in 2005. Applicants must be local or tribal governments and the memorial must be on public land. For more information on the Veteran and War Memorials grant program, visit www.oregonheritage.org or contact Karen Litvin at Karen.Litvin@oprd.oregon.gov or 971-720-0852.
