Save the date for the Innovation Supports Team funding opportunity!

Published February 4, 2022

Save the Date for the Best Starts Prenatal to Five Innovation Supports Team request for qualifications (RFQ) opening on Tuesday, February 15, 2022!

The Innovation Supports strategy offers a variety of supports to select Best Starts partnered community-based organizations through trainings and workshops, community building, shared learning convenings, and individualized supports, including coaching, small group facilitation, applied tools and resources, and referrals. These supports focus on the unique experiences of creating innovative programs that serve kids, from birth to age five, and their families. Innovation Supports are led by a team of individuals working in close partnership with Best Starts staff supporting prenatal to five strategies. 

See the full list of Best Starts prenatal to five strategies here.

We will be seeking applications from individuals or organizations to be part of the Innovation Supports team driving this strategy! Are you interested in this opportunity and want to learn more? Watch the video recording from the Best Starts Virtual Open House below and stay tuned to hear more once the request for qualifications (RFQ) opens on February 15!

1. Check out our funding calendar here! 

This calendar shares upcoming funding opportunities staggered throughout the year. Please note in the moment that you’re receiving this note, estimated opening dates are given – we will update this calendar as we continue with implementation. 

2. Subscribe to our blog and newsletter!

Subscribe on the right side of this page – you’ll receive notices whenever we post a new funding opportunity.

3. Join us at our second Virtual Open House!

Save the date for our quarter 2 Virtual Open House on Wednesday, March 30 from 9 AM -5 PM! Similar to our first Virtual Open House, we plan to share information about upcoming funding opportunities and connect with community. We plan to host quarterly virtual open houses – stay tuned for registration details!

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