Oregon GED® Program Wraparound Services - Request for Grant Applications (RFA) - Initial Application Due February 16, 2024

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Request for Grant Applications issued by the State of Oregon, acting through its Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC), to fund programs providing GED® preparation, instruction, and Wraparound Services. The RFA supports activities that reduce barriers that many GED® test candidates face, including wraparound services aligned with effective GED® instruction and testing. Eligible applicants include local governments, community colleges, exempt private organizations under IRS 501(c)(3), and tribal organizations, with awards supporting reimbursements for expenses from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025.

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Introduction

Eligibility Criteria

Definitions

Overview

Grant Information and Guidelines

Submission Requirements

State of Oregon OREGON GED® PROGRAM WRAPAROUND SERVICES Request for Grant Applications (RFA) Initial Application Due on: February 16, 2024 at 4:00 PM For questions, clarifications, or if you need this material in a different format, please contact Lisa Kelly-Harriman at [lisa.m.kellyharriman@state.or.us](lisa.m.kellyharriman@state.or.us). Introduction The State of Oregon, acting by and through its Higher Education Coordinating Commission,(“HECC”), is issuing this Request for Applications (“RFA”) to provide funding to programs that offer preparation, instruction and/or Wraparound Services (defined below) to GED® test candidates. In the 2013 Secretary of State Audit Report, the City Club and Chief Education Office reports recommended the need for HECC’s Office of Community Colleges and Workforce Development (“CCWD”) to work on creating a system to better support students who need to earn their GED® test credential and move on to jobs or other post-secondary opportunities. The 2015 Legislative Assembly provided funding for this important work. The 2023 Legislative Assembly renewed this funding. The new system will provide funding to defray the cost of GED® testing and/or provide support in the form of wraparound services to minimize barriers to earning a GED® test credential that many GED® testcandidates face. Additional details on the scope of the activities are included in the Grant Information and Guidelines section. HECC has committed $1.7 million in funds for this effort and anticipates the award of multiple Grants from this RFA. Regardless of award date, Grants will be structured to allow reimbursement for expenses incurred on July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025. Eligibility Criteria Organizations eligible to submit an Application under this RFA are: local governments, community colleges and other governmental entities, private organizations exempt from taxes under sections 501c3 of the Internal Revenue Code and tribal organizations. The authority for this RFA is ORS 350.075. Definitions For the purposes of this RFA, capitalized words will refer to the following definitions. Capitalized terms not specifically defined in this document are defined in OAR 125-246-0110. “Applicant” means an entity that submits an Application in response to this Request forApplications. “Application” means a written response to this Request for Applications. “GED”refers to the GED® test, that when passed, serves as an equivalent to a high schooldiploma. “Wraparound Services” – indicates services that eliminate or reduce barriers for students preparing and earning a GED® test credential. They complement and are aligned with effectiveGED® test instruction, GED® testing, and other work done by the service provider. These services–sometimes at or near the physical testing and preparation site–can include (but arenot limited to): culturally competent educators, transportation, health promotion, family engagement strategies, academic enrichment, mentoring, and career options awareness. Overview The GED® test serves as a bridge to higher education, trade schools, apprenticeship programs and employment opportunities for Oregonians who have not earned a high school diploma. The Oregon GED® Program provides the GED® test to adults and youth without a high school credential. The program is administered by CCWD. The office works in partnership with GED Testing Service (“GEDTS”), Oregon’s 17 community colleges and other state, community, county and local partners to provide testing and preparation and instruction across the state. The Oregon GED® Program provides leadership, technical assistance, training, professional development and guidance in support of the 2014 GED® test series to community colleges, the Oregon Department of Education GED Option Program, many community programs, and over 80 GED ® test sites across Oregon. Grant information and guidelines The HECC recognizes the need to support learners aspiri

FAQs

What is the purpose of this RFA?

The RFA provides funding for programs that offer preparation, instruction, and Wraparound Services to GED® test candidates in Oregon, reducing barriers to earning the credential and moving to jobs or post-secondary opportunities.

Who is eligible to submit an application?

Eligible applicants include local governments, community colleges and other governmental entities, private organizations exempt under IRS section 501(c)(3), and tribal organizations.

What time period can grant expenses be reimbursed for?

Grant reimbursement is structured to cover expenses incurred from July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2025, regardless of the award date.

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