Reviewing Veterans & War Memorial Grants, Jan. 13

OPRD release – On January 13, 2022, a committee will meet to score and rank the applications for the Veterans and War Memorials Grant program. The recommendations from the committee will be forwarded to the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department director and the Oregon State Parks Commission for final review and approval at the February meeting. The grant review meeting will be at the will be held by teleconference at 9:00 a.m. interested parties must register through Zoom to receive access information. The meeting agenda includes grant information and discussion, the process is not open to public comment. The Veterans and War Memorials Grant Program was created and established to provide funding assistance to local governments for the construction and restoration of veterans’ and war memorials. The program will help honor Oregon’s soldiers and veterans by commemorating their service to the country. Special accommodations for the meeting – including translation services – may be made by calling 503-986-0690 at least 72 hours prior to the start of the meeting. For information about the grants contact Kuri Gill at 503-986-0685 or by e-mail: Kuri.Gill@oprd.oregon.gov.