We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Promoting First Relationship – Agency Training Project request for applications (RFA) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Wednesday, February 7 at 5PM, please submit your application by then.
Click here to view the full funding opportunity details and apply.
About this opportunity:
At Best Starts, we want healthy babies to grow up with a strong foundation for lifelong health and well-being. Promoting First Relationships (PFR) – Agency Training is an evidence-based curriculum that trains service providers in the use of practical, in depth, effective strategies for promoting secure and healthy relationships between caregivers and young children ages birth to five.
This RFA seeks community-based agency staff to participate in the PFR Train-the-Learner training model or Train-the-Trainer training model.
Eligibility:
This funding opportunity is open to agencies with staff who work for a non-profit human service agency in King County with education/experience in social work, psychology, early intervention, early childhood education, home visiting, or related fields. View the complete eligibility criteria in the full RFA document.
Funding available:
We have budgeted approximately $128,000 for this project. This funding is expected to be spread across multiple agencies with funding levels varying between $3,000 – $20,000 for qualified applicants.
Timeline:
| RFA Issued | December 29, 2023 |
| Final day to Submit Questions | January 24, 2024 |
| RFA Application Due | February 7, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. |
| Applications Reviewed & Interviews with Applicants (if applicable) | March 1 – March 7, 2024 |
| Notification of Selected and Non-Selected Applicants | March 7, 2024 |
| Contract Anticipated Start Date | March 28, 2024 |
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about this funding opportunity, you can submit a question before Wednesday, January 24, 2024 to cpres-CHS@kingcounty.gov.
Would you like support? Access Best Starts technical assistance!
Free application support is available for organizations interested in applying for this Best Starts funding opportunity! Best Starts partnered consultants can support by: helping to determine appropriate fit between your work and this funding opportunity, providing guidance on how best to answer application questions, supporting your application development (including editing and reviewing), and supporting you in explaining your qualifications in the most clear and concise way.
If you are interested in partnering with a technical assistance consultant, learn more here.
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