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The Oklahoma Historical Society (OHS) will open applications for the 2020/2021 grant cycle of the Oklahoma Heritage Preservation Grant Program on Friday, September 11. This grants-in-aid program sets aside $500,000 to award grants ranging from $500 to $20,000 to municipal, county or tribal governments and not-for-profit historical organizations, as well as the support groups for these entities. All not for-profit applicants must be registered with the Oklahoma secretary of state. The grants will be specific to four categories: collections, exhibits, programs and capacity building. The online application process will open Friday, September 11, 2020, and close Friday, October 30, 2020, at 5 p.m. For applicants wishing to receive optional draft application feedback, draft applications will be due October 2, 2020. Award announcements will be made in late January 2021.
Read moreOklahoma CareerTech’s move to a virtual state conference has allowed the agency to offer more educational opportunities to its instructors and staff members than ever before.
Read moreThe University of Oklahoma will present an honorary degree to nationally renowned homebuilder and developer Christopher C. Gibbs in a virtual ceremony at noon on Aug. 7.
Read moreThe Oklahoma Department of Commerce (Commerce) announced the launch of the Oklahoma Automotive Accelerator program. One of Commerce’s primary goals is to continue to diversify the economy to help mitigate industry-related crises. With this plan, Commerce will place an increased emphasis on recruiting automotive parts manufacturers to the state.
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The Mayor and City Council have canceled the upcoming virtual “Zoom” City Council meeting, according to city officials. The meeting was scheduled to have discussion and action on requiring face coverings and was scheduled for August 4.
Read moreEnviro’s charity organization EPIC (Enviro Providing Inspiration to the Community) is set to host a drive-in movie night, featuring Jumanji: The Next Level this upcoming Saturday, August 8.
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After much anticipation, Seminole’s annual City-Wide Garage Sale is set to return this coming weekend, August 7-9.
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