2021 Prenatal-To-Three Community Grant Program
Request for Investment
This opportunity is expected to reopen on August 31, 2022. The information below applies to the 2021 grant opportunity.
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is accepting applications to the Prenatal-to-Three Community Grant Program now through October 6 from groups interested in providing prenatal-to-three supports for Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrant, refugee, low income, and English language learning communities.
Approximately $1.45 million dollars is available for this grant program with up to $150,000 available per awardee. The funding process is competitive and managed by DEEL. Currently, this opportunity is only funded for the 2021 grant cycle.
This investment is intended to increase kindergarten readiness and reduce the disparities in outcomes for young children and families based on race, gender, or other socioeconomic factors. The program intends to accomplish this by supporting community informed proposals that address obstacles contributing to these disparities. These include providing families access to critical resources and services, supporting healthy and equitable births, increasing parental health and well-being, strengthening nurturing and responsive caregiver-child relationships and supporting optimal child health and development.
To be considered for funding, eligible applicants are invited to submit a complete the grant application by Wednesday October 6, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. DEEL will notify successful applicants by Wednesday, November 3, 2021.
REQUEST FOR INVESTMENT TIMELINE
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DATE/LOCATION* |
| Phase 1: Request for Investment* Dates and times are subject to change | |
| Application Opens | Tuesday, August 31, 2021 |
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Technical Assistance Period To access free technical assistance, reach out to one of these providers: Catherine Verrenti Hassan Wardere RHL Consulting team Jing Fong Roxanne Hood Lyons Thy Nyugen |
August 31 - October 5 See RFI Technical Summary and Companion Summary for more information on Technical Assistance. Click here to learn more about Technical Assistance Providers |
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Information Session #1: Prenatal-To-Three Community Grant Hosted by Luna-Zamudio, Cassandra Hosted via Webex with a dial-in option View recorded session and slide deck using links below under Additional Information section. |
Tuesday, September 7, 2021 Join by video system Join by phone |
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Information Session #2: Prenatal-To-Three Community Grant Hosted via Webex with a dial-in option |
Wednesday, September 15, 2021 Join by video system Join by phone |
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Last day to submit questions |
October 1, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. |
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RFI Applications due |
October 6, 2021 by 11:59 p.m. |
| Phase 2: Evaluation* Dates and times are subject to change | |
| Applications Reviewed | October 18 - October 22 |
| Notifications Issued to Applicants | November 3, 2021 |
| APPLICATION FORMS | |
| RFI Technical Summary | Click Here |
| Application in Word: |
Click Here |
| Application Submission Budget: Amended September 22, 2021 |
Click Here |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
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Information Session #1 Presentation Slides: Information Session #2 Presentation Slides: |
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| Summary Companion |
English |
| Frequently asked questions (FAQ) |
Updated: 10/04/21 |
| Invoice Tutorial | View Recorded Video Here |
| SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION | COMPLETE application must be received on or before October 6, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. |
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How and where to submit: During this time of COVID-19 public health concerns, we highly encourage online submission of RFI applications; however, we will accommodate those who may need to submit by mail or by hand if online submission poses a barrier to your organization's participation. For deliveries by mail or by hand, please contact us at DEELFunding@seattle.gov for accommodations with a minimum of 24 hours notice, as our offices are open to the public on a limited basis due to local public health guidelines. |
Electronic Submissions: Deliver to: DEELFunding@seattle.gov Please use the following naming convention in the subject line of your email and for the electronic files attached: [Organization Name] - Prenatal To Three Community Grant Application |
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Email Subject: |
Question - Prenatal To Three Community Grant Application |
| QUESTIONS? | |
| Please Email: | DEELFunding@seattle.gov with Question - Prenatal to Three Community Grant Application in the subject line |