The Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant supports downtown revitalization efforts in communities participating in the Oregon Main Street Network. The purpose of the grant is to acquire, rehabilitate, and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide; and facilitate community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable businesses, or creating a stronger tax base. First and foremost, the awarded project must be a benefit to all.

2025 Grants were awarded up to $400,000 with a 30% match. Baker City Downtown successfully solicited and won this grant in 2025 to revitalize the Baker Loan & Trust Building (2043 Main Street).

This grant opportunity was not funded by the state legislature for the 2025-2027 biennium. BCD will advocate for future funding.

Diamonds in the Rough grants are to restore or reconstruct the facades of buildings that have been heavily altered over the years. The purpose is to return them to their historic appearance and potentially qualify them for historic designation (local or national).

Grants may be awarded up to $20,000 with a 50% match. Application opens: January 28, 2026. Must reach out to BCD for more info by February 27, 2026. Application Deadline: May 7, 2025. Awards late June 2026.

The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) offers matching grants for rehabilitation work that supports the preservation of historic resources listed in the National Register of Historic Places or for significant work contributing toward identifying, preserving and/or interpreting archaeological sites.

Grants may be awarded up to $20,000 with a 50% match. Application opens: January 28, 2026. Must reach out to BCD for more info by February 27, 2026. Pre-Application due April 7, 2026. Application Deadline: May 7, 2025. Awards late June 2026.