City of Salem Federal Funding Pre-Application Opens Oct. 18, 2024
Salem, Ore. – Eligible non-profits and for-profits serving Salem residents are invited to submit proposals for City of Salem Community Development Block Grant (CDBG), and HOME Investment Partnership funding. Applicable funds are for the 2025 Program Year, beginning July 1, 2025.
Funding priorities are based on the 2020-2024 Consolidated Plan and include: Supporting efforts to end homelessness, expand affordable housing, provide support for public service programs, enhance access to public facilities and promote economic development.
The amount of funding available by program:
- CDBG – public service $ 200,000
- CDBG $ 910,000
- HOME $_604,000
Total Federal Funds Available: $1,714,000
The online pre-application portal opens 8 a.m. Fri., Oct. 18, 2024. The pre-applications are due Fri., Oct. 25, 2024, 5 p.m. When a pre-application is approved, the application portal link will be sent out via email to the applicant. Applications must comply with eligibility criteria. Applications sent by any method other than through ZoomGrants by the deadline will not be accepted. Incomplete submittals will not be considered.
The City will hold two mandatory virtual application technical assistance workshops, Mon., Oct. 14, 2024, at 2 p.m. or Wed., Oct. 16, 2024, at 9 a.m., to assist potential applicants in preparing applications and/or to answer questions. Interested persons need only to attend one session.
RSVP is required. Contact Toni Whitler at twhitler@cityofsalem.net and indicate which training you will attend.
Mon., Oct. 14, 2024, 2 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.
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Wed., Oct. 16, 2024, 9 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
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More about the funding sources:
Federal Community Development Block Grant Funding. The purpose of the CDBG Program is to benefit low to moderate-income households by funding projects that revitalize neighborhoods, increase affordable housing, expand economic opportunities, and/or improve community facilities and services.
Federal HOME Investment Partnership Funding. The HOME Investment Partnerships program funds a wide range of activities that build, buy, and/or rehabilitate affordable housing for rent, or provide direct rental assistance to low-income people.
For more detailed information on HUD guidelines for CDBG and HOME funding, visit www.hud.gov.
For any additional information, please contact Tiffany Ottis, City of Salem Federal Programs Manager, at tottis@cityofsalem.net or 503-540-2453.
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- Help us with a name by entering your name suggestion here. Contest open until October 11, 2024.
- The eSwingo 200+ EV Sweeper is a fully electric compact sweeper capable of picking up leaves and debris in narrow spaces like park trails, bike paths, and narrow alleys.
- This project has been made possible by DEQ’s Oregon Clean Fuels Program via the PGE Drive Change Fund, established in 2019.
Salem, Ore. —The City of Salem is excited to announce the arrival of our newest fully electric compact sweeper and looking for anyone with the gift for puns to help name it! As the new vehicle prepares to roll out onto our paths, streets, and alleys this summer, we invite you to help us by naming it! Enter your name suggestion here and be sure to leave your contact information if you want credit for your creativity.
The eSwingo 200+ EV Sweeper is a fully electric compact sweeper capable of picking up leaves and debris in narrow spaces like park trails, bike paths, and narrow alleys. The Sweeper is 100% electric, with 0% carbon dioxide emissions, can operate for 10 hours before recharging, and has a low noise emission, with a sustainable and responsible design.
The City of Salem was awarded $337,443 to purchase a new electric battery-powered compact street sweeper. This project has been made possible by DEQ’s Oregon Clean Fuels Program via the PGE Drive Change Fund, established in 2019. The Drive Change Fund has awarded millions of dollars in new electric vehicles and chargers throughout Oregon. The addition of this small but mighty sweeper will also help with the City’s Climate Action Plan Strategy #TL 30 emphasizing the transition of all city vehicles to electric vehicles.
The City of Salem is taking action to respond to climate change. Thank you, to DEQ’s Oregon Clean Fuels Program and PGE, for supporting the City of Salem in the journey towards a cleaner, greener future. To learn more, go to portlandgeneral.com/drivechangefund.
Salem, Ore. — Beginning September 29, 2024, two northbound lanes on Liberty Street SE between Oak Street SE and Trade Street SE will close. This closure is required for repairs and improvements connecting the bridge over Pringle Creek with Liberty Street SE.
The project is expected to last four weeks and involve a combination of daytime and nighttime work, weather permitting.
This project, approved by voters as part of the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond, includes replacing non-compliant ADA curb ramps and sidewalks, resurfacing the roadway, and installing improved bicycle markings and safety features. The project is anticipated to be complete by November 2024.
Location: Liberty Street SE, from Oak Street SE to Trade Street SE
Details: Work begins on Sunday, September 29, 2024. The two northbound lanes will close in phases, starting with the westside (left) lanes, then shifting to the eastside (right) lanes. The work involves excavating and constructing a new concrete bridge approach slab to address ongoing maintenance issues.
Schedule:
- First Week – Nighttime excavation work for the approach slab, starting at 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
- Second Week – Installation of the concrete for the slab, during daytime hours.
- Third Week – Curing of the concrete slab for strength and durability. Limited on-site work.
- Fourth Week – Nighttime grinding and paving from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., Sunday through Thursday.
Traffic Impact: Drivers should anticipate congestion in the area and plan extra time in their commute into downtown Salem. While travelling through the construction zone, drivers should exercise caution and watch for construction crews.
Please continue to monitor the Current Road Conditions Map on the City of Salem website to receive up-to-date information on scheduled or emergency road closures in Salem. For additional information, please contact the City of Salem at 503-588-6211 or service@cityofsalem.net.
Salem, Ore. – La Ciudad de Salem reunirá música en vivo, artistas, artistas y vendedores de comida y artesanías en una celebración de la herencia hispana, ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos, el sábado 28 de septiembre, de 12 a 6 p.m.
Este evento tiene la intención de reunir a toda nuestra comunidad para celebrar uno de los bloques de construcción cultural más importantes de Salem. Salem se beneficia de nuestra gente ricamente diversa y sus contribuciones a nuestra comunidad. El evento es apto para personas de todas las edades.
Calendario de actuaciones
- 12 p.m. - Enlace Cross Cultural Dance/Danza, danzas folclóricas de México, Centro y Sudamérica
- 12:50 p.m. - Noche Cultural Charrería, conocida como el deporte nacional de México, este grupo da vida a trucos de cuerda y bailes folclóricos
- 2 p.m., Casa de la Cultura Tlanese Folkloric, una comunidad que defiende valores, cultura y tradiciones a través de la danza tradicional mexicana
- 3 p.m., A Cara O Cruz Band, una banda latina con influencias del rock y la cumbia
- 4 p.m., Dina y Los Rumberos, música cubana e internacional como salsa, guaracha, bolero, merengue y cumbia, entre otras
- 5 p.m., Grupo Mparable, un grupo local de jóvenes que comparten su talento musical a través de la música regional mexicana
Tambien habra diversas actividades para toda la familia y talleres. La entrada es gratuita gracias a los patrocinadores y a una beca de Cultura y Turismo de la Ciudad.
Detalles: ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos
- Join the event at Riverfront Park from 12 to 6 p.m.
- Event celebrates National Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15
Salem, Ore. – The City of Salem will bring together live music, performers, artists and vendors of food and crafts in a celebration of Hispanic heritage, ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos (All United), on Saturday, September 28, from 12 to 6 p.m.
This event is intended to bring together our entire community to celebrate one of Salem’s important cultural building blocks. Salem benefits from our richly diverse people and their contributions to our community. The event is suited to people of all ages.
Performance schedule
- 12 p.m. - Enlace Cross Cultural Dance/Danza, folkloric dances from Mexico, Central and South America
- 12:50 p.m. - Noche Cultural Charrería, known as the national sport of Mexico, this group brings to life rope tricks and folkloric dances
- 2 p.m., Casa de la Cultura Tlanese Folkloric, a community that upholds values, culture and traditions through traditional Mexican dance
- 3 p.m., A Cara O Cruz Band, a Latin band with influences from rock and cumbia
- 4 p.m., Dina y Los Rumberos, Cuban and international music such as salsa, guaracha, bolero, merengue and cumbia, among others
- 5 p.m., Grupo Mparable, a local group of young men who share their musical talent through regional Mexican music
A variety of children’s activities and cultural clay workshops are also planned. Admission is free thanks to sponsors and a City Culture and Tourism grant.
Details: ¡Viva Salem! Todos Unidos
Salem, Ore. — Drivers who use Commercial Street from Fabry Road SE to Interstate 5 may experience travel disrupted by paving activities over the next week. To minimize traffic disruptions, crews will be working during the overnight hours to complete this phase of the project starting September 22, 2024, through October 13, 2024.
During the overnight hours, flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. Drivers should anticipate delays and consider alternate routes, if possible.
Location: Commercial Street SE from Fabry Road SE to the Interstate 5, Salem, OR.
Details: Work will occur between Sunday night and Thursday night for approximately 3 weeks, weather permitting, beginning Sunday, September 22. Lane closures will occur with flaggers on-site to assist with vehicle traffic through the work zone.
Caution: The City of Salem advises drivers to avoid the area, if possible, during these hours. Those who must travel through the construction zone should plan for potential delays and exercise caution when driving near construction crews.
This project was approved by the voters of Salem as part of the 2022 Safety and Livability Bond. The project includes replacing non-compliant Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) curb ramps and resurfacing of the roadway in the growing area of south Salem.
Please continue to monitor the Current Road Conditions Map on the City of Salem website to receive up-to-date information on scheduled or emergency road closures in Salem. For additional information, please contact the City of Salem at 503-588-6211 or service@cityofsalem.net.
City of Salem Seeking Development Partner for Premier Site
Salem, Ore. - The City of Salem is seeking a development partner for a premier site south of downtown Salem. The Block 45 lot is 1.1 acres and is located at the highly visible corner of Front Street SE, Trade Street SE and Commercial Street SE with views of downtown Salem, Pringle Creek, Riverfront Park and the Willamette River.
The property is situated between the South Waterfront Urban Renewal Area and the Riverfront Downtown Urban Renewal Area. It is zoned South Waterfront Mixed-Use where the ideal development will creatively fit the location and relationship to Riverfront Park and include mixed property uses of commercial, retail, office and housing.
Development Objectives
- Design creativity
- Relationship to Riverfront Park
- Mixed-uses (commercial, retail, office, and housing)
- Maximize benefits of the proximity to Pringle Creek and Willamette River
Those interested in working with the Urban Development Division of the Community Planning and Development Department of the City of Salem, must submit required documents no later than 5 p.m. on November 4, 2024.
Documents may be submitted online or by mail or dropped off at Urban Development, 350 Commercial Street NE, Salem, Ore. 97301.
Applicant development teams that best meet the application requirements and development objectives or vision for the property will be invited to an in-person meeting. This will be an opportunity to pitch their vision for the site and share in greater detail their experience tackling similar high profile development projects. Property disposition will be through a disposition and development agreement.
Additional information about the Block 45 project is available at www.cityofsalem.net/Block45 or by calling 503-540-2445.
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- Submit questions in advance.
- Free bus rides are available to the event.
Salem, Ore. – Join the Salem Human Rights Commission to hear community partners discuss efforts surrounding homelessness in a town hall Tuesday, September 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Loucks Auditorium, 585 Liberty Street SE.
Presenters include representatives of:
- City of Salem
- Salem Housing Authority
- Marion County
- Mid-Willamette Valley Community Action
- Church at the Park
Questions are being accepted in advance of the meeting. Submit your question here
Cherriots is offering free bus rides to the Homeless Services Town Hall. Let your bus driver know your destination when you board.
This is an open public meeting at an accessible location. Accommodations are available upon request for people with disabilities. Services may be requested for sign language interpretation or languages other than English. For assistance, call 503-540-2371; for Relay dial 711.
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- Playground replacement is scheduled to begin in 2026
- Project aligns with City commitment to creating inclusive and accessible recreational spaces
Salem, Ore. – As Salem prepares to replace the 26-year-old playground at Riverfront Park, making sure people of all ages and abilities can safely enjoy it is a primary concern. A $770,000 grant from the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department will help make that happen.
The state approved the 2024 Local Government Grant Program – Large Grant awards at the September 18 meeting of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department Commission following a competitive evaluation and review process.
The City’s application was highly competitive, placing within the top 20% of funded applications.
“This project is a top priority because it aligns with our city’s commitment to creating inclusive and accessible spaces for all residents,” said Salem Mayor Chris Hoy in a presentation to the state parks commission. “Upgrading this playground will ensure that children of all abilities – and all ages – can enjoy safe and engaging play experiences.”
The existing play equipment has reached the end of its functional life. The new playground area is being designed with people of all ages and abilities in mind. Features under consideration include:
- A wheelchair-accessible route to the top of the play structure.
- A sensory quiet area for people with conditions such as autism.
- A universal access merry-go-round.
- An artificial turf hillside for rolling.
Other possible features are inspired by local nature and offer an opportunity for environmental education. A beaver dam climbing structure, eagle’s nest and Western pond turtle area are being considered. In addition, soft rubber surfacing poured in place will represent the Willamette River.
The playground area will be expanded in this project, and a popular multi-use park path adjacent to the play area will be rerouted to reduce user conflicts between the two facilities.
“We expect this project to significantly enhance the quality of life for our residents and contribute to the vitality of our downtown area,” added Keith Norris, Chair of the Salem Parks and Recreation Advisory Board.
A conceptual design of the play area will be used as City staff reaches out to engage the community to better understand how this new project can better serve residents and visitors. The process will ensure accessibility and inclusivity, providing multiple opportunities for feedback from all community members, including online surveys and social media engagement.
Total cost of the project is estimated at $1.83 million. The City’s $1.06 million match will come from the 2022 Safety and Livability Bonds and park system development charges. Additional shade trees and expanded picnicking opportunities will be adjacent to the play area.
Grant funding will help the City provide a more inclusive and engaging play experience, reflecting the City’s commitment to Salem as a family-friendly, welcoming and livable community. Staff often works to leverage City funding with grants from outside sources as a way to conserve scarce resources, improve projects or both.
Riverfront Park is Salem’s premier urban event park, set on 26 acres along the Willamette River and in close proximity to businesses, restaurants entertainment and other parks and trails. It’s the result of conversion of industrial land to parkland.
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Salem, Ore. — Drivers who use Hilfiker Lane SE near Commercial Street may experience travel disrupted by paving activities over the next week. To minimize traffic disruptions, crews will be working during the overnight hours to complete this phase of the project starting September 19, 2024, through September 30, 2024.
During the overnight hours, flaggers will be on-site to direct traffic. Drivers should anticipate delays and consider alternate routes, if possible.
Location: Hilfiker Lane SE at Commercial Street SE, Salem, OR.
Construction Schedule:
- Thursday night, September 19: Asphalt pavement grinding operations from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
- Sunday night, September 22: Final asphalt paving from 7 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
- Wednesday night, September 25: Deactivation of the temporary traffic signal and activation of the new traffic signal from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
- Monday night, September 30: Asphalt pavement striping from 8:30 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
Caution: The City of Salem advises drivers to avoid the area, if possible, during these hours. Those who must travel through the construction zone should plan for potential delays and exercise caution when driving near construction crews.
Please continue to monitor the Current Road Conditions Map on the City of Salem website to receive up-to-date information on scheduled or emergency road closures in Salem. For additional information, please contact the City of Salem at 503-588-6211 or service@cityofsalem.net.
Salem, Ore. — It is with deep sadness that Salem Fire Chief Mike Niblock and the Salem Fire Department announce the line-of-duty death of retired Captain Larry Dean on September 13, 2024, due to occupational cancer. Captain Dean served the Salem Fire Department for over three decades, leaving a legacy of commitment, leadership, and service to the City of Salem.
Captain Dean served the Salem Fire Department from July 1987 to December 2018, fulfilling nearly every role within the department. His extensive contributions included being a member of the SWAT Team, Technical Rescue Team, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team, Water Rescue Team, and Rescue Boat Operator, as well as serving on the Aircraft Rescue & Fire Fighting (ARFF) Team. Additionally, he took on leadership roles as a Working Out of Class (WOC) Battalion Chief (BC), Acting in Capacity (AIC) BC, Wildland Engine Boss, and Strike Team Leader. Captain Dean also played a pivotal role in training many probationary employees, serving as both a Medic Evaluator and as a Captain.
The Salem Fire Department, along with Captain Dean’s family and loved ones, invite the public and members of the firefighting community to join in honoring his life and service at a funeral ceremony.
Funeral Arrangements for Retired Captain Larry Dean:
Date: September 21, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Morning Star Community Church, 4775 27th Ave SE, Salem, OR 97302
All uniformed personnel attending the service are requested to wear their department’s Class “A” dress uniform or duty uniform, with mourning bands worn over badges.
The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Humane Society in Larry Dean’s name. A reception will immediately follow the service.
Attendance at one of two pre-application meetings is required to apply.
Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is accepting grant proposals from organizations that want to host historic, cultural, and tourism-related events in Salem.
Grant awards of up to $10,000 are available for large events hosted by nonprofit 501(c) organizations listed with the Internal Revenue Service. Smaller events hosted by non-501(c) organization are eligible for up to $2,000 grants. All events must take place within Salem city limits, be open to the public, and occur between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
The grants are funded by the Transient Occupancy Tax, also known as a hotel tax. They provide marketing and promotion support for various historic and cultural facilities and events in Salem.
Attendance at one of these pre-application meetings is a requirement to apply:
Tuesday, October 8, 2024, 6-8 p.m.
Via Zoom Meeting, organizations must submit email request for the link to cneider@cityofsalem.net or kskelly@cityofsalem.net.
Thursday, October 10, 2024, 2–4 p.m.
Via Zoom Meeting, organizations must submit email request for the link to cneider@cityofsalem.net or kskelly@cityofsalem.net.
Applications will be available beginning October 10, 2024 online at Grants for Promotion of Culture and Tourism | Salem, Oregon (cityofsalem.net). Applications will be due November 18, 2024.
For more information about Transient Occupancy Tax grants, please contact the City of Salem at (503)-540-2361. Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame (503) 588-6207 x 1 Irma Dowd.
Si necesita ayuda para comprender esta información, por favor llame (503) 588-6207 x 1 Irma Dowd.
Salem, Ore. — La ciudad de Salem está aceptando propuestas de subvención de organizaciones que quieren brindar eventos históricos, culturales, y turísticos-eventos relacionados en Salem.
Los premios de becas de hasta $2,000 están disponibles para eventos pequeños y hasta $10,000 para grandes eventos organizados por organizaciones sin fines de lucro 501(c) que figuran en el Servicio de Impuestos Internos. Todos los eventos deben tener lugar dentro de los límites de la ciudad de Salem, estar abiertos al público y ocurrir entre el 1 de julio de 2025 y el 30 de junio de 2026.
Las subvenciones están financiadas por el Impuesto de Ocupación Transitoria, también conocido como impuesto hotelero. Las subvenciones proporcionan apoyo de comercialización y promoción para diversas instalaciones y eventos históricos y culturales en Salem.
La asistencia ase una de las reuniones previas a la solicitud se es un requisito para solicitar:
Martes, 8 de octubre, 2024, 6-8 p.m.
A través de la reunión por Zoom, las organizaciones deben enviar una solicitud por correo electrónico para el enlace a cneider@cityofsalem.net o kskelly@cityofsalem.net.
Jueves, 10 de octubre, 2024, 2–4 p.m.
A través de la reunión por Zoom, las organizaciones deben enviar una solicitud por correo electrónico para el enlace a cneider@cityofsalem.net o kskelly@cityofsalem.net.
Las solicitudes estarán disponibles a partir del 10 de octubre, 2024 tanto en línea en Grants for Promotion of Culture and Tourism | Salem, Oregon (cityofsalem.net) o poniéndose en contacto con la Ciudad de Salem al (503) 540-2361. Las solicitudes vencen el 18 de noviembre, 2024.
Para obtener más información sobre las subvenciones de Impuesto de Ocupación Transitorio, póngase en contacto con la Ciudad de Salem al (503)-540-2361.
Salem, Ore. — The City of Salem is informing drivers who use High Street SE that the northbound lane will be closed beginning Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. to allow access for vendors of the Salem Art Fair in Bush’s Pasture Park. The closure will continue Thursday, September 12, 2024, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and again on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
The Salem Art Fair is a three-day outdoor event from September 13 to 15. The event is open to the public and will be hosting one-of-a-kind artwork, musicians, performers, food, and drinks. Learn more about the Salem Art Fair at www.salemartfair.org.
Road Closure Details:
Location: High Street SE – Northbound Lane – from Miller Street SE to Bush Street SE
Date and Time: Wednesday, September 11, 2024, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., Thursday, September 12, 2024, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Sunday, September 15, 2024, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Affected Areas: High Street SE starting at Miller Street SE will be available for Salem Art Fair Vendors only. Local access will be allowed for southbound traffic only.
Caution: Thru traffic should use Liberty Street SE to avoid event activities and delays.
The Road Closure Map provides up-to-date information on scheduled or emergency road closures in Salem. To report issues, contact the City of Salem’s Public Works Dispatch Center at 503-588-6211 or service@cityofsalem.net.
Salem, Ore. – On Tuesday, September 10, the City of Salem is launching a poll where we will ask questions about community service priorities and preferences for possible future funding. Residents may receive a text or call to invite their participation. Selection in this survey will be among likely voters.
Survey results will be reported to the Salem City Council at a work session on October 21.
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