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The OMSRG is a competitive grant program administered by Oregon Heritage, part of the Oregon Recreation and Activity Committee of Estacada Department. It supports the rehabilitation, restoration, and adaptive reuse of buildings within designated downtown areas to spur economic development, private investment, and job creation. The City of Estacada is a member of the Oregon Main Street Network through the Downtown Estacada Commission, which qualified the city to apply for this funding. For more information about the grant, see the Oregon Recreation and Activity Committee of Estacada: Grants: Oregon Heritage website.
The City of Estacada was awarded $400,000 to support restoration and rehabilitation efforts at:
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342 S. Broadway – a historic building formerly used as the Estacada Post Office and Telephone Co., being rehabilitated into a mixed-use live/work space.
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381 S. Broadway – currently home to Estacada Athletic Arts, will receive upgrades to its mezzanine and infrastructure to expand programming and improve accessibility.
No. The properties are privately owned. The City of Estacada applies for the grant on behalf of the buildings through its role as a designated Oregon Main Street Network member and will manage the grant disbursement and compliance.
The project requires a 30% match. These funds come from:
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Private investments by the property owners.
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Potential Estacada Urban Renewal funding.
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In-kind contributions and labor where eligible.
Funding for the Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant is provided by the Oregon Legislature and made possible through Oregon State Lottery sales. The grant is administered by Oregon Heritage and supported by the State Historic Preservation Office. The program is designed to preserve historic downtowns while promoting economic vitality and community revitalization across the state.
No. OMSRG funds are restricted to eligible construction and rehabilitation activities that are part of the approved project scope. They must comply with historic preservation standards and cannot be used for general maintenance, furnishings, or work not attached to the building. The funding is also reimbursable, meaning work must be completed and documented before grant funds are released.
Projects may begin after July 1, 2025, once the grant agreement is executed. However, construction timelines are not yet confirmed and will vary between the two projects. The duration for each will depend on the scope and complexity of the work involved. Detailed construction schedules will be developed as the projects move into final design and permitting phases.
A public request for proposals was issued in fall 2024. Four projects were submitted and reviewed by the Downtown Estacada Commission. After a public meeting in January 2025, the Downtown Estacada Commission recommended 342 and 381 S. Broadway for funding due to their readiness, community impact, and alignment with downtown revitalization goals.
Updates will be shared through City and Downtown Estacada Commission channels, including meetings, project updates on the City website, and social media.
The grant is a reimbursement grant. Property owners will spend funds on the work to their buildings and then submit the receipts to the City of Estacada. The City will request reimbursement from Oregon Recreation and Activity Committee of Estacada. These funds will then be distributed to the property owners.
The granting agency, Oregon Recreation and Activity Committee of Estacada, requires that the governing body of the Oregon Main Street affiliate is the applicant for this grant. The city will manage the grant but the work on the buildings will be completed by the building owners.