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RFP and Application Webinar

Community Momentum Grants 2014

www.thrivebyfivewa.org/thrive-grantees

Welcome and Introductions Melanie Maltry, grants managementMolly O’Connor, communicationsLauren Hipp, policy and community

partnershipsDan Torres, policy and community

partnerships


Webinar Overview Grantee PortalRFP Review Q&A (if time)



Grantee Portalwww.thrivebyfivewa.org/thrive-grantees

RFP Review


Purpose


TimelineRequest for Proposal Issued Oct. 4, 2013

RFP and Application Webinar Oct. 4, 2013

Appointments for Individual Technical Assistance Oct. 15-16, 2013

PROPOSALS DUE! Friday, Nov. 8, 2013 5pm

Grant Awards Announced Dec. 20, 2013


Strategy Overview Aligns with Strategy #34 of state Early Learning Plan

Supports effective and coordinated regional platforms to represent local communities to help inform and advance key policies and implementation strategies of the ELP

Ultimate goal: Establish sustainable statewide network of EL Regional Coalitions that serve as implementation and coordination hubs for the early learning system

Four major goals: Goal 1 – Early Learning Regional Coalitions have the capacity and

infrastructure necessary to coordinate the early learning system in their region Goal 2 – Early Learning Regional Coalitions function effectively and

consistently across regions Goal 3 – Early Learning Regional Coalitions are effective platforms for

implementing prioritized strategies of the Early Learning Plan Goal 4 – Early Learning Regional Coalitions are building public awareness of

the importance of and increased investment in early learning programs and services


Funding Opportunity: EligibilityOpen only to the 10 Early Learning

Regional CoalitionsFiscal Agent

Must have a fiscal agent to represent entire coalition

Operational Requirements Must meet at least 3 of 5 operational

requirementsFunding Period: Jan. 1, 2014-Dec. 31, 2014


Funding Opportunity: Request Range Capacity and Infrastructure: Applicants

can request a maximum of $60,000.WaKIDS: Applicants will receive $20,000.Home Visiting: Applicants will receive

$15,000. “Love. Talk. Play.”: Applicants can apply

for one of three tiers of funding. Funding will be distributed across the tiers. Tier 1: $5,000-$7,499 Tier 2: $7,500-$9,999 Tier 3: $10,000-$13,000www.thrivebyfivewa.org/thrive-grantees

Tips for Application Submission InstructionsThe online application can be accesses through the link provided in the RFP. Logging In

Use your CURRENT log-in and password; if you do not remember it email [email protected]

Completion You can save and exit at any time by clicking “save and

finish later”Returning

To return to your application, use the “Grantee Account Link” provided in the RFP

Submission When your application is ready for submission, a

“submit” button will become available.


Application Due DateFriday, November 8, 2013 at 5pm


Application Overview Applicant Information: Basic identifying information about the

fiscal agent applying for the Community Momentum funding opportunity.

Project Overview: Summary of key information for the project proposed for the Community Momentum funding opportunity.

Regional Profile: Data on the needs in each specific community and opportunities for action.

Action Plans: Outcomes, Activities, Resources, and Indicators for the proposed project (aligned with the Goals and Objectives in section I. C), and related narrative questions.

Budget & Attachments: Budget and required attachments for the project proposed for the Community Momentum funding opportunity.


Action PlansFunctions

Develop Scope of Work for Awarded Funding Maintain Implementation Focus Report of Performance Guide Continuous Quality Improvement Activities

Components Goals Objectives Outcomes Activities Resources Indicators


Example CM Action Plan


Special Instructions: “Love. Talk. Play.”Included in larger action plan templateTo keep in mind

Priority audience(s) for 2014 must be clearly defined

Look for connections in all areas of work to build on regional strategy

Focus on helping partners deepen engagement with parents

Limit number of “events” and focus more on smaller activities with multiple touches

Thrive will do a broader awareness push around Mother’s Day and Father’s Day


Special Instructions: Home VisitingIncluded in the larger action plan templateRegions will help implement elements the

Washington State Plan for Home Visiting by selecting between 1 and 3 objectives of the Plan

Goal 4: Ensure high-quality services and effective implementation of home visiting models and programs. Objective F: Identify opportunities to share information and collaborate across home

visiting programs and with partners in health, education and human service systems. Goal 5: Build community and public will for a home visiting system that provides

high-quality services to families in local communities Objective A: Educate the public about home visiting services and provide information

about home visiting services offered in Washington. Objective B: Cultivate champions to support local home visiting services and programs,

and provide information about ways to get involved. Objective C: Build off of existing public awareness campaigns that focus on early

childhood health, development and learning, in order to inform parents, families and communities about home visiting.

Objective D: Ensure that public engagement efforts are informed and influenced by families, consumers and stakeholders, and aim to reflect the diversity of communities served at the local, regional and state levels.


Action Plan: WaKIDSSeparate Action Plan


Special Instructions: WaKIDS


Included in WaKIDS ELC Action Plan TemplateNew elements

Core ElementsStatewide Kindergarten Transition Form developmentEarly Learning Collaboration Continuum Tool

developmentPartnering with Early Learning Contacts at each school

DistrictDisseminate key resources to stakeholdersFocus on increasing math skills

Core ActivitiesSteering CommitteeRegional/Sub-Regional Convening

Budget & Attachments


A Note on TravelDo not include travel in your budget for the

following items: o Statewide meetingso ELAC meetings (Regional Advisor)o “Love. Talk. Play.” Advisory Council and

Family Engagement Committee MtgsA travel stipend (in addition to your award)

will be included in your contract after the RFP process has been finalized


Technical AssistanceTuesday, Oct. 15 and Wednesday, Oct. 16

Register via the Doodle link provided in the RFP for a one-hour appointment to speak about programmatic questions

Email completed TA worksheet to Dan Torres two business days in advance of your appointment

TA for the online application can be accessed any time by contacting Melanie Maltry, [email protected]


Timeline, Review Process, Scoring & Award Notification


Grantee RequirementsStatewide Meetings

All grantees are required to send a team to each of three statewide meetings. Statewide meetings will be held on the following dates: April 10, 2014 in Yakima June 19, 2014 in Wenatchee October 9, 2014 in SeaTac

Site visitReports

All grantees will be required to submit program reports at mid-year and year-end and quarterly budget reports.

Evaluation All grantees will be required to participate in a program

evaluation.www.thrivebyfivewa.org/thrive-grantees

Resources


2014 Changes to the Application

Demographic data WaKIDS questions “Love. Talk. Play.” funding tiersPartner uploadHome visiting


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