RFA: Pathways to Multilingualism Grant

The Pathways to Multilingualism Grant of 2026-27 is a solicitation issued by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE) Procurement office under solicitation number S-58100-00017752. As Priority 4 of the Oregon Multilingual Learner Strategic Plan, this grant is designed to support Oregon educational entities in designing new programs or improving established dual-language and tribal revitalization programs. The primary objective is to assist students in achieving academic proficiency across multiple languages through systemic improvements in policy, programming, and educator capacity. The scope of work includes expanding bilingual programs, implementing culturally responsive assessment practices, increasing community engagement, and strengthening data collection and accountability systems. The solicitation was posted on August 18, 2026, with a response deadline of September 16, 2026. The place of performance is restricted to Oregon, and the project falls under NAICS code 611630. While the grant is associated with federal funding sources such as Title I-A, Title III, and the Office of English Language Acquisition, specific contract values, pricing structures, and formal evaluation factors for award are not provided in the available documentation. Compliance with federal standards under ESEA Title III and educator licensing requirements from the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission is required. The primary point of contact for this procurement is Jennifer Huston.