Grant Application for Immigrant/Refugee Student Success Plan 26-28

The Oregon Department of Education is seeking applications for the 2026-2028 Immigrant/Refugee Student Success Plan (IRSSP) Grant, designed to support early learning hubs, school districts, education service districts, post-secondary institutions, tribal governments, and community-based organizations. The grant aims to address objectives within the Immigrant/Refugee Student Success Plan, with a primary focus on four key goals: creating safe and welcoming school environments, increasing academic rigor, enhancing social and emotional well-being, and strengthening family partnerships for immigrant and refugee students. Applicants must develop comprehensive project plans, participate in monthly Student Success Plan Community of Practice meetings, attend annual virtual resource development retreats, and submit various reports including project plans, expenditure reports, and progress reports. The grant requires detailed documentation of activities, community connections, and strategies for supporting PK-5 students in literacy, math, and attendance. Evaluation criteria will assess understanding of the community served, project design, alignment with Student Success Plan goals, and ability to address service gaps. The application is due on December 1, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time, with a grant period running from April 1, 2026, to June 30, 2028.

The procurement is open to a diverse range of organizations, including community-based organizations, culturally specific organizations, early learning hubs, education service providers, school districts, and post-secondary institutions. Indirect cost rates vary by organization type, with school districts, education service districts, and post-secondary institutions limited to 5%, while community-based organizations and early learning service providers can claim up to 15%. Direct administrative costs are capped at 10% of the total grant amount. The Oregon Department of Education intends to award 16 grants, with each grant offering up to $200,000 per year, totaling a potential $400,000 for the entire grant period. Preference will be given to projects demonstrating strong community voice, cultural responsiveness, equity, and anti-racism approaches. The grant emphasizes serving immigrant and refugee students with intersecting identities, with a particular focus on improving outcomes for students from diverse backgrounds. Funding is contingent upon legislative appropriation and will be subject to annual evaluation, with the potential for continued funding in the 2027-2028 period based on project performance and alignment with the Student Success Plan objectives.