Four Rivers Family Early Learning & Parenting Hub Announces Spring 2026 Regional Funding Opportunity
From Four Rivers Family Early Learning and Parenting:
By Nicol Reel
The Dalles, Ore., June 3, 2026 — Four Rivers Family Early Learning & Parenting Hub is now accepting applications for its Spring 2026 Regional Funding Opportunity (RFO), investing approximately $36,000 into programs that support young children and families across Hood River, Wasco, Sherman, Gilliam, and Wheeler counties.
Funding is available for community-based programs and projects serving children prenatal through age 6 and their families. The Hub is seeking innovative, collaborative efforts that strengthen early learning systems, reduce inequities, and improve outcomes for families throughout the region.
Priority funding areas include:
Parent Education
Family Engagement
Birth to 5 Early Literacy
“We know that strong early learning experiences create lasting impacts for children, families, and communities,” said Shira Skybinskyy, Director at Four Rivers Family. “This funding opportunity is designed to support local partnerships and programs that help young children thrive and arrive ready for kindergarten.”
The funding opportunity is supported through investments from the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC), Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS), and private partners including the Oregon Community Foundation.
Programs selected for funding will operate between October 1, 2026 and June 30, 2027. Funding is distributed through reimbursement-based subcontracts, though organizations needing additional support are encouraged to apply and discuss accommodations.
Key Dates
Applications Available: Now Open
Informational Webinar: June 17, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.
(Zoom: https://cgesd-k12-or-us.zoom.us/j/86884448068)
Application Deadline: July 22, 2026 by 5:00 p.m. PST
Award Notifications: August 26, 2026
Organizations interested in applying can find full application details and submission instructions at: fourriversfamily.org/funding-opportunities
Questions about the RFO may be directed to:
Subject Line: “Questions: Spring 2026 RFO”
About Four Rivers Family Early Learning and Parenting Hub
Housed within the Columbia Gorge Education Service District, Four Rivers Family Early Learning and Parenting Hub works in collaboration with local community partners across Gilliam, Hood River, Sherman, Wasco, and Wheeler Counties to connect families with resources and programs that ensure better overall outcomes for young children. The hub focuses on three key goals: preparing children for kindergarten, promoting stable and attached families, and coordinating and aligning services. The Hub is a program within the Columbia Gorge Education Service District, which provides a wide array of education-related services from PreK through high school, many in close partnership with school districts and community organizations.
You can find out more about Four Rivers Family by visiting www.fourriversfamily.org.
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