Or. Admin. Code § 581-017-0807 - Early Literacy Tribal Grants

(1) Establishment of Early Literacy Tribal Grants:

(a) The Early Literacy Tribal Grants program is established in ORS 327.827 to support the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon ("Tribes") in developing and implementing early literacy and language programs that reflect their unique cultural, linguistic, and educational needs, and;

(b) The Oregon Department of Education ("ODE"), Office of Indian Education, shall collaborate with each Tribe to ensure that the development and implementation of the Early Literacy Tribal Grants program reflect tribal sovereignty and the unique cultural, linguistic, and educational needs of each nation.

(2) Eligibility for Early Literacy Tribal Grants:

(a) Eligibility for Early Literacy Tribal Grants is limited to the nine federally recognized Tribes of Oregon.

(b) For Tribal Grants, established in ORS 327.843(2)(d), "Eligible Applicant" means:

(A) Burns Paiute Tribe;

(B) The Confederated Tribes of Coos, Lower Umpqua, and Siuslaw;

(C) Confederated Tribes of Cow Creek Band of Umpqua;

(D) Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde;

(E) Confederated Tribes of Siletz;

(F) Confederated Tribes of Warm Spring Indian Reservation;

(G) Confederated Tribes of Umatilla Indian Reservation;

(H) Coquille Tribe; and

(I) Klamath Tribes.

(3)

(a) Criteria for Early Literacy Tribal Grants:

(b) Submit Early Literacy Plan that includes the preservation and revitalization of tribal languages, the integration of culturally responsive practices, and the support of family and community engagement in early literacy development, and

(4) Funding for Early Literacy Tribal Grants:

(a) Tribes can access funds based on their proposed project plan, which shall outline the intended use of the funds and the specific early literacy and language initiatives to be implemented, and

(b) Tribes are eligible to apply up to fifteen percent (15%) or the Tribe's federally recognized indirect rate, as provided in the grant agreement. This rate reflects the unique internal governance structures and needs of tribes, ensuring alignment with their sovereign status and operational requirements.

(5) Reporting and accountability:

(a) Reporting requirements will be flexible, culturally responsive, with minimal administrative burden to the Tribe;

(b) Metrics of success for Early Literacy Tribal Grants will be co-developed with each Tribe to reflect each Tribe's unique needs and priorities

(c) Reports shall align with Early Literacy and language priorities;

(d) The ODE will customize reports in collaboration with each Tribe's Early Literacy Plan; and

(e) Each Tribe will provide a minimum of two reports per biennium.

Notes

Or. Admin. Code § 581-017-0807

ODE 13-2024, adopt filed 03/22/2024, effective 3/22/2024; ODE 5-2025, amend filed 02/14/2025, effective 2/14/2025

Statutory/Other Authority: ORS 327.829 & HB 3198 (2023)

Statutes/Other Implemented: ORS 327.825 - 327.827, ORS 327.843 - 327.845 & HB 3198 (2023)