We are excited to announce that the Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) has officially launched a statewide Request for Applications (RFA) for the Birth Through Five (B-5) Literacy Grants.
This RFA is open for interested and eligible providers to apply to participate in and deliver services under the Early Childhood Equity Fund Program (ECEF) for Birth through Five Literacy activities for the 2024-2025 program year. To be eligible for this opportunity, applicants must be current Early Childhood Equity Fund (ECEF) grantees or be a culturally specific organization and/or operate a culturally specific early learning program within Oregon’s borders.
DELC anticipates awarding up to $4.7 million through this RFA. Each applicant may request up to a maximum amount of $200,000. These one-time awards will last through the State fiscal biennium (June 30, 2025).
Are you interested in Applying?
Interested applicants have the option to apply in English or Spanish. All application materials must be received by 5:00pm on August 2nd, 2024.
The Grant Application can be found here: https://www.oregon.gov/delc/programs/Pages/early-childhood-equity-fund.aspx#BirthThroughFiveRFA
The Single Point of Contact (SPC) for this RFA is Lori Nordlien. Her email address is: lori.nordlien@delc.oregon.gov
Want to learn more about this opportunity?
DELC staff will be hosting an informational webinar in English/Spanish at 3:00pm on July 10th, 2024. This Webinar and RFA materials will be recorded and posted on DELC’s website on the ECEF landing page.
Here is a link to the scheduled Webinar: https://www.zoomgov.com/j/16057000840?omn=1615219842