The Grant Fund section of the 2026/2027 budget shows $38,000 in State and Federal Grants, specifically identifying Ready-to-Read Grants used to fund outreach and early literacy initiatives, and an Oregon Humanities mini‑grant supporting the “Tertulias...¡de pelicula!” film and conversation series. Total grant resources for the year are $71,300, with $65,150 slated for Materials & Services expenditures tied to these programs. While these are relatively modest awards, they fund targeted literacy, outreach, and community engagement programming. Vendors and partners offering early literacy curricula, outreach tools, program facilitation, culturally responsive content, evaluation services, and related materials can align offerings with the Ready-to-Read and humanities-focused program goals, and may also support the district in designing competitive proposals for additional grants the Board is authorized to accept during the year.

The budget notes that additional grants may be received during the fiscal year and that the District...