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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Good afternoon all,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:14.0pt">Below is another great grant opportunity. Please be mindful, this grant closes at
<b><u><span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">11:59 p.m. on Monday, March 25, 2024</span></u></b>. Please let me know if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Karla Jackson<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Grants Coordinator<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oklahoma Department of Commerce | Oklahoma Main Street<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">900 N. Stiles, Ave.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Oklahoma City, OK 73104<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Office Tel: 405.815.5177 Office Cell: 405.208.9620 <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Email: <a href="mailto:Karla.Jackson@okcommerce.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Karla.Jackson@okcommerce.gov</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white;vertical-align:baseline"><span style="color:black"><a href="https://okcommerce.gov/"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#004D9A;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">OKcommerce.gov</span></a></span><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#004D9A">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:black"><img border="0" width="176" height="56" style="width:1.8333in;height:.5833in" id="Picture_x0020_1" src="cid:image001.png@01DA7950.CBEB21E0" alt="Title: State of Oklahoma logo - Description: Multi-color chevron pinwheel with the word Oklahoma to the right. "></span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I'm thrilled to announce that <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/savingplaces.org/historicrestaurants__;!!NZFi6Pppv9YRQw!s9yviRWU1v4G1u1dOhwWEOeyzG_3M9HrJ189d1oSUN8TpQvt4SdZ5gmu65hebngf6cKT6eS3sHJSRnJc2m4VGhR7b85c$">
<i>Backing Historic Small Restaurants</i></a>, presented by American Express in collaboration with the National Trust, has launched for its fourth round<span style="font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#0D0D0D;background:white">.
</span>This year, we are proud to offer 50 restaurants across the country the opportunity to receive a $50,000 grant. These funds can be utilized for exterior preservation work as well as general operations support. The deadline for submissions is Monday, March
25 at 11:59 p.m. EST.<b> </b>You can find detailed program information and the application link here:
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/savingplaces.org/historicrestaurants__;!!NZFi6Pppv9YRQw!s9yviRWU1v4G1u1dOhwWEOeyzG_3M9HrJ189d1oSUN8TpQvt4SdZ5gmu65hebngf6cKT6eS3sHJSRnJc2m4VGhR7b85c$">
https://savingplaces.org/historicrestaurants</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b>Grant Selection Criteria for Eligible U.S. Small Historic Restaurants:<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
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<li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="color:#171E2C">Is a small/independently owned restaurant located in a historic or older building or neighborhood.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="color:#171E2C">Contributes to the history and/or identity of its surrounding community or neighborhood.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="color:#171E2C">Tells an inclusive story about cuisine and community in America.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="color:#171E2C">Has a compelling and inspiring historical narrative or cultural significance.</span><o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="mso-list:l3 level1 lfo3"><span style="color:#171E2C">Has been disproportionately impacted by economic challenges, disasters, or other hardships.</span><o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you are able, we would be grateful if you could help spread the word. Attached you will find our media kit for easy inclusion in a newsletter or other communication, along with draft copy to share on social media. Your support in reaching
impactful, legacy restaurants that could benefit from this grant is greatly appreciated.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you and please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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