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questions asked and invited consultation and feedback on the proposals to ensure equitable access to SNAP E&T services for Tribes. Unfortunately, Tribes did not respond to the letter, did not attend the virtual meetings, and did not provide feedback. The SNAP E&T Team will continue to outreach and engage to solicit feedback to inform and shape SNAP E&T programming in Oregon. 01/14/2025 Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, Social Services Director, Executive Assistant to Board of Directors, Tribal Staff Attorney The SNAP E&T team sought consultation on the SNAP Training and Employment Program (STEP) Provider Proposal narrative for FFY 2026 which informs development, implementation, and ongoing maintenance of the program. Information collected from proposals is incorporated into the annual SNAP E&T State Plan. Input from Tribes is vital to ensure programming is accessible, relevant, and supports the needs of Tribal members. The Dear Tribal Leader Letter was sent in November 2024, to invite Tribes to consult on the SNAP E&T Provider Proposal documents which inform the SNAP E&T State Plan. Following the Dear Tribal Leader Letter, two virtual State Plan Development Meetings were held in December 2024 and January 2025. In these State Plan Development Meetings, Tribal Leaders were invited to attend while the ODHS Tribal Liaison and SNAP E&T Policy Analyst presented on the format of the SNAP E&T proposals, questions asked and invited consultation and feedback on the proposals to ensure equitable access to SNAP E&T services for Tribes. Unfortunately, Tribes did not respond to the letter, did not attend the virtual meetings, and did not provide feedback. The SNAP E&T Team will continue to outreach and engage to solicit feedback to inform and shape SNAP E&T programming in Oregon. 1/29/26, 9:33 AM State Plan OR FY26 - Original Submission https://dam-fns.usda.gov/sites/default/files/microsite/snapet-orfy26stateplan//index.html 35/378