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Application Submission:
Applicant is solely responsible for ensuring its application is received by DELC in accordance with the application requirements before the closing date and time identified in the Schedule (“Closing"). Agency is not responsible for any delays or for transmission errors or delays or mistaken delivery. Applications submitted by any means not authorized may be rejected.
Application for Additional Slots
If an interested Preschool Promise grantee has multiple sites, they must submit ONE APPLICATION FOR EACH SITE.
Grant Amount and Duration:
The term of each original grant will remain the same as is reflected in the applicant's current grant agreement, with options to renew at Agency's discretion. If awarded additional Slots, the grant agreement will be amended to include additional grant funds per Slot for the remainder of the 23/24 and 24/25 program years, based on the planned start date reflected in the table below. The grant amendment award amount will be based on the number of additional Slots awarded, as follows:
- Base amount: $13,650 per Slot per year
- Transportation enhancement: $900 per Slot per year.
- Enhancement Funds: $1,000 per slot (one time)
These figures are subject to change, and may increase, prior to Agency awarding additional Slots. Updated figures will be reflected in the successful applicant's amended 23-25 grant agreement.
Funding award amount, prorated by month, for successful applicants will be based on the planned start date:
Eligibility:
Applicants must meet these criteria for eligibility to apply:
- Current 23/25 PSP Grantee
- Not currently on a Corrective Action Plan (low enrollment, licensing threshold or other)
- If grantee is currently on a Low Enrollment Corrective Action Plan, grantee can still apply in ELH regions where they are considered to be in good standing.
- Meet Site and Classroom Eligibility
- Additional slots will not displace another preschool provider or displace families/children receiving services through other funding. Examples including but not limited to: Oregon Prenatal to Kindergarten (OPK), Early Head Start/Head Start, early learning provider offering services at site where additional slots are requested.
Evaluation Criteria:
Applications meeting the eligibility requirements will be evaluated by an evaluation committee based on the answers provided in the Screening Questions. Evaluators will assign a score of 1 – 4 for each evaluation criterion listed below in this section.
Scores are the values (0 – 4) assigned by each evaluator.
Points are the total possible value for each question as listed in the table below.
Points possible are as follows:
Other Considerations:
DELC may conduct additional rounds of competition if Agency determines it is in the best interest of the State. Additional rounds of competition may consist of reference to or participation in the following, but will not be limited to:
- 22/23 PSP data previously submitted to DELC
- Planned Start Date
- Geographic Location
- Presentations/ demonstrations/ additional submissions
- Interviews
Slots Available for Reallocation by Hub Region:
Below is a table that shows the number of available slots for reallocation by ELH region as of 07/31/2023. Slots relinquished by grantees after 07/31/2023 will be reallocated in future applications.
At this time, DELC is not accepting applications for ELH regions where there are zero slots available for reallocation.
Preview Screening and Application Questions Before Applying
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Please Note: DELC will review and verify all eligibility criteria.
SITE
APPLICATION QUESTIONS:
Enrollment Expectations (4 Points):
How will you ensure you meet the full
(100%)
enrollment expectations of this grant?
Staffing Readiness (4 Points):
provide detailed information on the staffing plans
established to ensure that the
services
are available on the
required start date.
This should include details about the Lead teacher, Assistant teacher, staff responsible for covering breaks and lunches, individuals in charge of transportation (if applicable), and any other relevant staff members. Confirm that all necessary staff have been selected and hired, and that there are no hiring contingencies that may have an impact on the provision of services.
Educational Requirements (4 Points):
Does the
Lead Teacher and Assistance teacher assigned to this site meet the staff education qualifications as described in the PSP grant agreement?
Facilities Readiness (4 Points):
Describe the plans being made to guarantee that the site will be completely operational 15 days before the proposed start date.
This includes reference to classroom furniture, lease agreement, equipment, etcetera. In addition,
is the
classroom designated for PSP services in compliance with licensing requirements? If licensed exempt, the classroom space must have a minimum of 35 square feet of usable space per child, and exterior space must have a minimum of 75 square feet of usable space per child.
Enrollment Readiness (4 Points):
Please describe your Enrollment Readiness for
PSP, including how many families have been selected and placed for the 23/24 program year?
Community Needs (4 Points):
To the best of
your understanding, how many families were on your waitlist for this site in the
2022/23 program year?
If there was no waitlist,
please
explain the reasoning behind requesting
additional slots (ex.
number
of
families interested in the program, shared interest by families).
Suspension and
Expulsion (4 Points):
PSP grantees must have a policy regarding suspension and expulsion that focuses on support to sustain attendance and placement. The policy must include protocols followed by the Grantee when a child exhibits persistent and serious challenging behaviors. The policy must detail how a program will explore all
possible options to facilitate the child’s safe participation in the program and a process to document all steps taken to maintain the child’s placement.
Please upload your program policy Funding Source(s) (4 Points):
What other funding sources is your program receiving at this site?
Please explain how your request is not supplanting services or funds in
the
community?
Frequently Asked Questions
A: Thank you for your interest, at this time only 23/25 PSP Grantees are eligible to apply for additional slots.
A: No, currently DELC is not accepting applications for new subcontractors or providers.
A: No, this application is only for grantees interested in additional slots.
A: Slots relinquished by grantees after 07/31/2023 will be reallocated in future applications.
A: Grantees on a Low Enrollment Corrective Action Plan can only apply in ELH regions where they are in good standing through this application process.
A: Yes, interested applicants can submit their application in either English or Spanish.
A: Yes, you can view the content in another language by clicking on the world icon located on the top right-hand corner of this page.
A: Please refer to the following table:
Additional Slots Awarded to Grantees