News briefs: Nov. 18, 2009

By Calvin Hall

The Gresham Outlook, Nov 17, 2009

Nonprofits can apply for grants

Nonprofit organizations throughout Oregon that respond quickly and thoughtfully to current issues and events shaping that world have a new opportunity for funding. Oregon Humanities (formerly Oregon Council for the Humanities) invites requests for Responsive Program Grants (formerly Opportunity Grants) for up to $1,000.

To download the Request for Proposals and to find out more about how to apply, visit oregonhumanities.org. Proposals are reviewed monthly by members of Oregon Humanities’ statewide volunteer board of directors.

Responsive Program Grants fund activities that are not part of an organization’s standard programming. Instead, these grants support programs created in response to pressing, current issues or events locally, nationally, or internationally that the applicant organization is uniquely situated to help the public explore. Proposed programs should offer opportunities to engage the public in thoughtful dialogue informed by one or more humanities disciplines. Though proposals for all kinds of program formats are welcome, special consideration will be given to programs that are interactive in nature and that aim to bring together diverse groups of Oregonians.

For more information about Responsive Program grants, call Jennifer Allen at 503-241-0543, ext. 118, or e-mail j.allen@oregonhumanities.org.

Matthews joins veterans task force

State Rep. Greg Matthews, D-Gresham, was appointed to the Task Force on Veterans’ Reintegration, which was created by the Legislature to help veterans obtain health care, further their education and find a job.

Matthews will serve with members from other state agencies, such as the Oregon Employment Department, Community College Services, the Oregon University System and the Department of Veterans Affairs in designing and developing reintegration programs.

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