OAR 414-600-0021: Process to Determine Eligibility to Receive State Funding as a Relief Nursery

(1) A non-governmental, community-based organization that is tax exempt under IRC section 501(c)(3) wanting to become a Relief Nursery or an existing Relief Nursery wanting to be determined eligible for state funding must submit the following application materials to OARN by May 15 of each even-numbered year: (a) A letter of intent; (b) A description of the entity's governing structure or community group; (c) Letters of support from partners; (d) Documented evidence of community investment; (e) Sample budget, including a plan for 25% cash match and sustainability plan; and (f) A description of one or more age groups to be served. (2) Upon receipt of the information and documentation required in OAR 414-600-0030(1), OARN shall complete a comprehensive programmatic and financial assessment of the applicant. (3) OARN shall determine whether an applicant to become a Relief Nursery or an existing Relief Nursery is eligible to receive state funds. Such determination shall be made in accordance with OAR 414-600-0005 to 414-600-0120. (4) Not later than 15 days after a determination is made, OARN must notify the applicant or Relief Nursery and the Department in writing of OARN's determination.