Blue Mt. ELH - Addendum 1 - PSP_SPAN.pdf

This document is an addendum to a Request for Grant Applications (RFA) issued by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) for the Preschool Promise (PSP) program in the Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub region. The purpose of this RFA is to reallocate available PSP slots and establish a waitlist of eligible applicants for the 2024-2025 program year. The RFA seeks applications from current PSP providers who wish to increase their slots, as well as from preschool providers interested in being placed on the PSP waitlist. Eligible applicants must meet detailed criteria related to program mission, equity, family engagement, instructional environments, inclusion, professional development, compensation, financial controls, and business strategy. The grant provides a base funding rate of $15,650 per slot per year, plus $1,100 per slot for transportation enhancement and one-time start-up amounts of $1,000 per existing slot or $2,000 per new site.

Applicants must demonstrate financial stability and sound accounting practices. The DELC reserves the right to adjust evaluation thresholds, conduct additional competitive rounds, and ultimately select or decline to select any applicants based on the best interests of the state. The RFA is open to a variety of child care providers, early learning programs, and community organizations, with a focus on expanding access in underserved areas. The DELC may give preference to applicants serving high-need communities, as determined by factors such as zip code, setting type, and primary language of instruction. Existing PSP grantees will be given priority in the reallocation of available slots. The total funding amount for this RFA is not specified, but will be based on the number of slots awarded.