OAR 736-056-0000: Purpose

The purpose of this division is to establish the procedures and criteria the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will use to coordinate Oregon Main Street and to award Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Funds. (1) The Department will use this division when coordinating Oregon Main Street, the statewide downtown and commercial neighborhood improvement program implementing the Main Street Approach™ trademarked and managed by Main Street America. This division: (a) Provides the parameters for organizations to participate in the Oregon Main Street Network, and (b) Outlines how the Department will provide resources to participating organizations. (2) The Department will use procedures and criteria in this division when awarding Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Funds as provided in ORS 390.262 and 390.264. Oregon Main Street Revitalization Grant Program Fund grant awards are to be used for the following purposes: (a) To acquire, rehabilitate and construct buildings on properties in designated downtown areas statewide; and (b) To facilitate community revitalization that will lead to private investment, job creation or retention, establishing or expanding viable business or creating a stronger tax base.