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Welcome and Introductions Melanie Maltry, grants managementMolly O’Connor, communicationsLauren Hipp, policy and community
partnershipsDan Torres, policy and community
partnerships
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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Special Instructions: WaKIDS
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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
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
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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]
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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
2014 Changes to the Application
Demographic data WaKIDS questions “Love. Talk. Play.” funding tiersPartner uploadHome visiting
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