OAR 414-575-0015. Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible to apply for a grant, a program must: (1) Be a culturally specific organization or operate a culturally specific early learning program, (2) Serve communities within the geographic boundaries of Oregon or serve communities within Indian country of a federally recognized Indian tribe that is within the geographic boundaries of Oregon, (3) Demonstrate experience providing outreach, support and resources to children and families described in OAR 414-575-0015(4), (4) Provide outreach, support and resources to children and families who experience systemic disparities because of two or more of the following factors: (a) Race (b) Ethnicity (c) English language proficiency (d) Socioeconomic status (e) Geographic location (urban, rural, neighborhoods) (5) Demonstrate how people in leadership positions (e.g., directors, managers and board members) belong to the cultural community served.