English language acquisition: state formula grant program

English Language Acquisition State Formula Grant Program Award Summary

The Oregon Department of Education received a $7.77 million Formula Grant from the Office of English Language Acquisition (CFDA 84.365) on July 1, 2025, with performance extending through September 30, 2026. The English Language Acquisition State Formula Grant Program funds comprehensive language instruction educational services designed to help English learners, including immigrant children and youth, achieve English language proficiency while meeting challenging state academic standards. As the State Educational Agency (SEA) prime grantee, Oregon Department of Education is required to expend at least 95 percent of its allocation through sub-grants to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and other eligible entities that directly deliver services to English learner populations.

Through this award, Oregon Department of Education distributed sub-grants to 52 school districts, education service districts, and regional organizations throughout Oregon to provide direct English language acquisition services to students. Sub-awardees, including major districts such as Portland Public Schools, Salem-Keizer School District, Beaverton School District, and numerous rural and urban districts across the state, delivered core Title III-supported services including English language instruction, academic enrichment programs, professional development for educators, curriculum development, and parent engagement initiatives. The formula-based allocation model ensured predictable, consistent federal funding to support English learner populations across Oregon's diverse geographic regions, from urban centers to remote rural areas, enabling equitable access to English language proficiency services critical for student academic success.