Pre-Application Supporting Documents
ODE will open the 2026-27 CIP-Budget Narrative application for Phase 1 Pilot Districts on May 5, 2026 and for Non-Pilot Districts and Consortia in August 2026.
Districts are required to submit their pre-application supporting documents in order to obligate funds starting July 1, 2026.
Federal regulations (34 CFR 76.708) require that federal formula grant funds may not be obligated (incur costs) until the latter of the following two dates: (1) July 1, or (2) the date the applicant submits its application to the state in substantially approvable form. Federal regulations further stipulate that reimbursement for obligations is subject to final approval of the application.
The Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), as reauthorized under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Assurances form a binding agreement between the local educational agency, the Oregon Department of Education, and the U.S. Department of Education that assures all legal requirements are met in accordance with state and federal laws, regulations, and rules.
In order for School Districts to obligate or draw down federal funds for school year 2026-27, ODE requires that a Local Educational Agencies must sign and submit the following forms
by June 30, 2026:
- Statement of Assurances
- School Prayer Certificate
- General Education Provisions Act (GEPA) Statement
For 2026-27, forms will be completed and signed directly in the district’s secure
Unified Application OneDrive folder.
For support on accessing your district's Unifed Application OneDrive folder, please contact Serena Robinson -
serena.robinson@ode.oregon.gov