Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching (OSCIM) Program

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The Oregon School Capital Improvement Matching (OSCIM) Program provides matching grants to districts that pass a local general obligation bond. The goal of the program is to encourage local communities to invest in their district’s public schools. Commitments are made to districts ahead of the election so districts can inform their communities of the potential for additional funds from the state if the local bond passes.

Before submitting an application for the OSCIM Program, districts must also submit a Facilities Assessment and Long-Range Facility Plan. Grant funding for completing these documents is available through the Technical Assistance Program (TAP).

Districts are awarded grants based on their position on the Priority List or First in Time List. The matching grants are up to $6 million for most districts and some districts may receive up to $12 million in matching grants. The amount of matching funds a district is awarded is calculated using the Funding Formula.

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Program Links

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Priority List and Funding Formula

Application

Grant Application

Funding Cycles

Success Stories

Sweet Home SD - May 2017 Recipient

Umatilla SD - November 2016 Recipient

“I believe the matching funds from the OSCIM Program were essential to us passing our bond. The funds helped us take a building complete with an original boiler from 1947, and transform it into a space with modern amenities and safety upgrades for students and staff. The ODE team should not be ignored when working through this process, as they are willing to answer questions, engaged as thinking partners, and truly there to assist from initial planning to completion. I am incredibly thankful for the OSCIM Program and know this investment will be appreciated for generations to come in our community.”

-Heidi Sipe, Umatilla SD Superintendent

Coos Bay SD - November 2017 Recipient

Replacement of Eastside Elementary School

Coos Bay School District Eastside Elementary School

Nyssa SD - May 2016 Recipient

“The OSCIM Program made building a new middle school a financial possibility for our community. Along with the support of our community, it helped to fund a life changing event for the children and staff of the Nyssa School District. Having a school that adequately meets the daily needs of our staff and students is a blessing that we don't take for granted and we are thankful for everyday that we get to walk through the doors of Nyssa Middle School.”

-Luke Cleaver, Nyssa Middle School Principal

Seaside SD - November 2016 Recipient

Renovation and Expansion of Pacific Ridge Elementary School
(formerly Seaside Heights Elementary School)

Athena-Weston SD - May 2016 Recipient

“The Athena-Weston school district was able to utilize the OSCIM grant to respond to many community priorities. The community highlighted safety and security to include cameras, lighting and secure entrances as a number priority. With older buildings and challenging budgets, the grant added needed roofing, windows, heating and cooling units that all contribute to improved facilities management needs.”

-Laure Quaresma, Athena-Weston SD Superintendent

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