K-12 Opportunity and Access
Request for Investment
This opportunity is expected to reopen in 2023.
The Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL) is requesting applications from community-based organizations, government agencies, and public schools not receiving a FEPP School-Based Investment who are interested in pursuing an Opportunity and Access Investment from the City of Seattle Families, Education, Preschool and Promise (FEPP) Levy approved by voters in November 2018.
DEEL has approximately $1.28 million in annual FEPP Opportunity and Access Investment funding to be awarded through a competitive request for investment (RFI) process and managed by the City of Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL). Successful applicants will receive up to three years of funding conditional upon annual performance. Annual award size will be contingent upon services provided and students served.
To be considered for funding, eligible applicants are invited to submit a complete RFI application by Monday, June 22, 2020, at 3:00 p.m. DEEL will notify successful applicants by Friday, August 21, 2020, for investments beginning as early as October 2020 with the possibility of annual renewal through the 2022-23 school year.
REQUEST FOR INVESTMENT TIMELINE
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| Phase 1: Request for Investment *Dates and times are subject to change | |
| Request for Investment (RFI) Application Issued | Monday, May 11, 2020 |
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RFI Information Webinar (Prerecorded) |
Monday, May 11, 2020 Will be posted by 4:00 p.m. |
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Technical Assistance Session 1 (Online) |
Monday, May 18, 2020 |
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Technical Assistance Session 2 (Online) |
Monday, June 1, 2020 |
| Last day to submit questions | Friday, June 12, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. |
| RFI Applications due | Monday, June 22, 2020 by 3:00 p.m. |
| Phase 2: Evaluation *Dates and times are subject to change | |
| Applications Reviewed and Rated | June 23 - July 10, 2020 |
| Interviews and Review Panel Deliberations | July 15 - July 24 |
| Notifications Issued to Applicants | Friday, August 21, 2020 |
| APPLICATION FORMS | |
| O&A RFI in Word: | Download |
| O&A RFI in PDF: | Download |
| O&A RFI Submission Template: | Download |
| O&A RFI Submission Budget: | Download |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | |
| Frequently asked questions (FAQ) |
Updated 6-17-20 |
| SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION | Applications may be submitted electronically or in paper form. COMPLETE application must be received on or before Monday, June 22, 2020 by 3:00 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. For hand deliveries, please contact us at DEELFunding@seattle.gov or (206) 684-0607 for accommodations, as our offices may not be open to the public during the month of June, depending on current public health guidelines. |
Electronic Submissions: Deliver to: DEELFunding@seattle.gov
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By Mail:
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By Hand: (See note above regarding COVID-19 accommodations) Seattle Department of Education and Early Learning Label: K-12 Opportunity and Access Investment - RFI Application Seattle Municipal Tower 700 5th Ave, Floor 17 Seattle, WA 98104 |
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Email Subject: |
Question - K-12 Opportunity and Access Investment - RFI Application |
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QUESTIONS? |
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Please email: |
DEELFunding@seattle.gov |