We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Promoting First Relationships – Agency Training Project 2027 request for applications (RFA) is now open! This funding opportunity closes on Thursday, October 1 at 2PM, please submit your application by then.
Review the full funding opportunity details here.
How to apply
To apply, organizations need to have a Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS) Agiloft account. Best Starts funding opportunities, in both DCHS and Public Health – Seattle & King County (PHSKC), will require organizations to have a DCHS Agiloft account when applying for funding. Learn about our new funding platform.
Apply by visiting the DCHS Agiloft Website. Log in, create, and manage accounts in Agiloft.
Next steps:
- Once you have an account, look for Funding Opportunities/Solicitations.
- Click on View Public Funding Opportunities/Solicitations.
- Click on the Solicitation: Promoting First Relationships-Agency Training Project 2027 and follow application instructions.
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 Agency Training, either Level 2 Certified Provider or Level 3 Agency Trainer training.
Eligibility:
This funding opportunity is open to community-based agencies in King County with staff who have education/experience in social work, psychology, early intervention, early childhood education, home visiting, or related fields.
Attend our pre-application conference
We strongly encourage anyone interested in applying to attend our pre-application conference to learn more:
- 1-2 PM, Friday, Sept. 4, 2026
Learn more about this funding opportunity and access meeting details for the pre-application conference within the full RFA document.
Funding available:
There is an anticipated $94,215 that will be available in total. This funding is expected to be spread across multiple agencies with funding levels varying between $2,000– $20,000 for qualified applicants.
Timeline:
| RFA Issued | August 20, 2026 |
| RFA Pre-Application Conference | September 4, 2026, 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm |
| Final Day to Submit Questions | September 18, 2026 |
| RFA Applications Due | October 1, 2026, at 2:00 pm |
| Applications Reviewed & Interviews with Applicants (if applicable) | October 5 – October 14 2026 |
| Notification of Selected and Non-Selected Applicants | November 2026 |
| Contract Anticipated Start Date | January 1, 2027 |
Do you have any questions?
If you have any questions about this funding opportunity, you can submit a question before Friday, September 18, 2026 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.
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2. Watch our latest recorded info sessions
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