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Capital Program RFP. Pre-proposals due November 22, 2024 at 2pm. Final proposals due February 5, 2025 at 2pm. [ https://beststartsblog.com/2024/11/01/now-accepting-applications-for-the-capital-program-rfp-submit-a-pre-proposal-by-november-22/ ]

We are excited to share the Best Starts for Kids Capital Program request for proposals (RFP) is now open! *The pre-proposal submission deadline is Friday, November 22, 2024 at 2PM, please submit your pre-proposal application by then.* Eligible applicants will be notified to submit a final proposal. The final proposal submission deadline is Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 2PM.   

*Click here to view the full funding opportunity details and apply. [ https://www.zoomgrants.com/zgf/King_County_WA/Best_Starts_for_Kids_Capital_Program_RFP ]*

Overview

Best Starts’ Capital Program will provide contracts for building repairs, renovations and new construction or expansion to improve access to high quality programs and services for low-income children, young people, and families, with a priority for those serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. In addition, rural areas and or low-income areas with lack of access will be prioritized. The program will focus on equitable community-driven development to ensure projects are aligned with and serve communities’ needs.    

This RFP will fund *Priority 3* projects, as outlined in the Best Starts for Kids Implementation Plan [ https://kingcounty.gov/~/media/depts/community-human-services/best-starts-kids/documents/Best_Starts_for_Kids_Implementation_Plan_Approved_2021.ashx?la=en ]:    

*Priority 3:* Expand Child Care and Early Learning Facilities to increase capacity for multipurpose uses and complement the Early Learning Facilities funding under the PSTAA Implementation Plan. The capital grant funds awarded under Priority 3 are expected not to exceed $1 million for any single facility over the life of the levy. 

*Read more about this funding opportunity and how to apply on the Best Starts blog. [ https://beststartsblog.com/2024/11/01/now-accepting-applications-for-the-capital-program-rfp-submit-a-pre-proposal-by-november-22/ ]*

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Want to learn about other funding opportunities?

1. Check out our funding calendar!

Our calendar [ https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/initiatives/best-starts-for-kids/programs.aspx ] shares open and upcoming funding opportunities staggered throughout the year. Subscribe to our blog and newsletter on the right of the calendar to receive notices whenever we post a new funding opportunity.

2. Watch our latest recorded information sessions

If you were unable to make it to the info session for an open funding opportunity, check out the recordings and slideshows here [ https://beststartsblog.com/2024/01/11/our-best-starts-playlist-rewatch-2024-recorded-info-sessions/ ].

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Best Starts for Kids is a King County voter-approved initiative to support every baby born or child raised in King County to reach adulthood happy, healthy, safe, and thriving. Through comprehensive supports from prenatal development to adulthood, Best Starts for Kids catalyzes strong starts in early childhood and sustains those gains as kids progress to adulthood, launching King County’s kids on a path to lifelong health and well-being.

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Happy, healthy, safe, and thriving

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