Preschool Promise Directory of RFAs

Current Requests for Applications

RFA for South Central Region (Douglas, Klamath, Lake Counties)

Open Now: Request for Applications (RFA) for the Preschool Promise (PSP) program for the 2024-2025 program year specific to the South-Central region with the South-Central Early Learning Hub (Douglas; Klamath; Lake counties). DELC is seeking applications from interested entities to reallocate funds to serve a total of 18 preschoolers in the South-Central region.

About Preschool Promise: Preschool Promise is a high-quality, publicly funded preschool program that serves families living at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level and children in foster care. Preschool Promise is delivered in a variety of settings including centers, homes, and schools.

Schedule of Events

• Monday, November 25, 10:00 AM PST- Pre-Application Conference: Program Information (English)
• YouTube Recording
  
• Slide Deck PDF
  
• Monday, November 25, 11:00 AM PST- Pre-Application Conference: Program Information (Spanish)
• YouTube Recording
  
• Slide Deck PDF
  
• Tuesday, November 26, 1:00 PM PST - Pre-Application Conference: Application Information (English)
• YouTube Recording
• Slide Deck PDF
  
• Tuesday, November 26, 2:00 PM PST - Pre-Application Conference: Application Information (Spanish)
• YouTube Recording
  
• Slide Deck PDF
  
• Thursday, December 19, 5:00 PM PST - Questions/requests for clarification due
  
• Monday, December 23 - Answers to questions/requests for clarification issued (approximate)
  
• Tuesday, December 31, 5:00 PM PST - Closing (applications due)
  
• Wednesday, January 15, 2025 - Issuance of intent to award (approximate)
  
• Award protest period ends 7 calendar days after notice of intent to award
  

Grant Duration and Funding

Grant Duration
For the 2024-25 program year, the grant begins January 1, 2025 and ends June 30, 2025.*

Funding
Preschool Promise grant amounts are based on the specified number of slots awarded.  The funding per slot is as follows: 

• Base amount: $15,650 per slot per year
• Transportation enhancement: $1,100 per slot per year
• One-time start-up amounts:
  
• Preschool Promise sites will receive $2,000 per slot awarded
  

*Funding award amount will be prorated for successful applicants with a performance period of January 1, 2025 – June 30, 2025. Successful applicants must begin services no later than March 1, 2025, and provide no less than 400 hours of direct service as outlined in section 2.5.1 of this RFA.

Application Materials

• RFA - Preschool Promise - South-Central Early Learning Hub
• RFA - Preschool Promise - South-Central Early Learning Hub (Spanish)
• Attachment A - Sample Grant Agreement 24-25
• Attachment A - Sample Grant Agreement 24-25 (Spanish)
• Attachment B - Sample Amendment
• Attachment B - Sample Amendment (Spanish)
• Attachment C - South-Central Early Learning Hub
• Attachment C - South-Central Early Learning Hub (Spanish)
• Attachment D - PSP Playbook
• Attachment D - PSP Playbook (Spanish)

Application(s) must be submitted prior to Closing (December 31, 2024, 5:00 PM). If you have any questions regarding this RFA please contact Ashley Griffin at ashley.griffin@delc.oregon.gov.

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