Chuckanut Health Foundation

Project Title: Technical Assistance, Grant Writing, and Project Development Consultation for Early Learning and Care Operators. Chuckanut Health Foundation is committed to building capacity in different child care providers and service organizations through project development, grant writing, budgeting, and technical assistance with county contracting.. Priority will be given to matching consultants with service providers and child care operators that have potential to meet various family needs, are BIPOC-owned or rural programs, and are currently lacking grant-writing resources.. Experience in providing technical assistance and grant writing to social service providers.. Your proposed strategy for enhancing the capabilities of current and potential operators and service providers, offering technical assistance, grant writing, and project development consultation.

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Request for Proposals (RFP)Project Title: Technical Assistance, Grant Writing, and Project Development Consultation for Early Learning and Care OperatorsIssuing Agency: Chuckanut Health Foundation and Whatcom Child Care CoalitionDate Issued: April 1, 2024Background:Chuckanut Health Foundation (CHF) is committed to supporting the Healthy Children's Fund (HCF) and to making sure the implementation stays true to the vision outlined by the community. The primary goal of the fund is to enhance child and family well-being, and current and potential service providers and child care operators are crucial to that success!A core principle of the Healthy Children’s Fund is that child care and early learning services should be diverse and tailored to meet the specific needs of children and families. Therefore, funding from HCF should be accessible to a variety of child care providers such as large and small centers, licensed family homes, and those across Whatcom County. Chuckanut Health Foundation is committed to building capacity in different child care providers and service organizations through project development, grant writing, budgeting, and technical assistance with county contracting.Project Scope:The foundation will hire multiple consultants, and match them with a variety of potential HCF applicants to: assess their suitability for different funding opportunities and project feasibility; help develop successful projects; and write and/or edit grants and applications. Priority will be given to matching consultants with service providers and child care operators that have potential to meet various family needs, are BIPOC-owned or rural programs, and are currently lacking grant-writing resources. This will be done in a way that honors and builds on their strengths.Selected contractors will partner with potential applicants as needed to successfully submit applications and build their own capacity to apply for and secure public funding through:<ul><li>Consultation on Project Development</li><li>Review project plan and provide project consultation and guidance to potential applicants</li><li>Assess project feasibility and fit for funding stream that are available through a county RFP or other mechanisms</li><li>Offer guidance on what will be needed to design and implement project</li><li>Identify additional support needed and communicate that to CHF staff</li><li>Grant writing</li><li>Write and/or review grant applications to ensure the proposed project is competitive, well-written and accurately represented in appropriate format</li><li>Work with partners to develop and articulate a budget according to budget form requirements, county spending policies, and project costs</li><li>Submit questions as needed to clarify needs and requirements</li><li>Coach and support successful applicants through post-award management</li><li>Coach awardees to negotiate and execute a contract with the county </li><li>Review of contract language (partner with legal advisors as necessary)</li><li>Understand county contracting requirements and coach awardees with compliance up until the time the grant award/contract is executed</li><li>Submit questions and clarifications to County as appropriate in the procurement/RFP process</li></ul>Contactors may be able to assist applicants in one or more of the mentioned phases. It is currently uncertain how many applicants may be eligible for technical support and what specific components will be required. This project aims to consolidate lessons learned to develop better methods of supporting community partners and contracted TA providers will be asked for feedback to inform further support..Contractor Qualifications:The contractors we are looking for should have the following mindsets, skills, and experience:Mindsets:<ul><li>Optimism and a genuine interest in expanding early learning and care for families.</li><li>Strengths-based approach and willingness to help providers improve their skills in applying for and using public funds.</li><li>Adaptability and willingness to collaborate with partners of varying skills, experiences, and project types.</li></ul>Abilities:<ul><li>Experience in providing technical assistance and grant writing to social service providers.</li><li>Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Ability to meet deadlines.</li><li>Some flexibility to handle increased workload when new RFPs are issued.</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Familiarity with governmental/public funding sources.</li><li>Experience coaching and developing strengths as a supportive partner.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Success in writing and submitting grant applications.</li></ul>Proposal: Proposals should cover the following aspects:<ul><li>Your qualifications, including mindset, abilities, and experience.</li><li>Sections of the Scope of Work that align with your qualifications and interests.</li><li>Your proposed strategy for enhancing the capabilities of current and potential operators and service providers, offering technical assistance, grant writing, and project development consultation.</li><li>Conditions or requirements for achieving success.</li><li>Hourly rate or cost for deliverables.</li><li>Three references with contact information and the nature of your relationship with them.</li></ul>Proposal Deadline:Proposals must be submitted by April 22 to meredith@chuckanuthealthfoundation.orgContact Information:For more information, please send an email to info@chuckanuthealthfoundation.org

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