Community-Based Summer Enhancement and COVID-19 Response Funds

SUMMARY 

The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is notifying eligible applicants of a funding opportunity through the City of Seattle 2018 Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy. The FEPP Levy aims to achieve educational equity, close opportunity gaps, and build a better economic future for Seattle students.

The COVID-19 pandemic and extended periods of remote learning have had a tremendous impact on students' academic and non-academic health and well-being. DEEL is committed to advancing educational equity and supporting learning opportunities for youth most heavily impacted by the pandemic. 

The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is requesting applications from community-based organizations (CBOs) to expand or enhance existing academic and enrichment summer programs for Seattle K-12 students. Funding will be awarded through a competitive request for investment (RFI) process managed by DEEL. Up to $1 million in one-time funding will be awarded for programming that occurs between June-August 2021. DEEL intends to fund a maximum of 20 proposals with a maximum award of $100,000 per program proposal.  

Eligible programs must serve students furthest away from educational justice and promote the development of academic and non-academic skills. Funding will be awarded to CBOs only; schools are not eligible to apply. Applicants may submit proposals that expand or enhance summer programming in one of three areas:  1) Academic Support & Acceleration  2) Health & Wellness  3) College and Career Readiness  

To be considered for funding, eligible applicants must submit an RFI application by 12:00pm on Thursday, May 20, 2021. DEEL will notify successful applicants by Friday, June 11, 2021. 

REQUEST FOR INVESTMENT TIMELINE

*Dates/locations subject to change; Exact dates/times/locations for RFI information sessions and technical assistance workshops to be issued with RFI