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WORKFORCE RECOGNITION PAYMENT PROGRAM 2025 STATS

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    • 16,187 early childhood educators received the 2025 Payment for a total of $9.1 million dollars

2. Over 2024 and 2025 we have given out $14.9 million dollars to child care providers throughout the state

3. This year we had 5,324 first time applicants!!!

4. With the remaining funds we will be able to give out about 6,800 awards in 2026

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5. The 2026 Application will open JANUARY 20, 2026

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WORKFORCE PAYMENT PROGRAM CHANGES FOR 2026

    • The Oregon State Legislature did not renew our grant (boo!)

2. The remaining funds will be given out on a first come first serve basis for providers who have NOT received the award previously

3. We are bypassing the original 90 days in this calendar year in order to ensure that we are able to get the money out.