PSP Addendum 2 - Blue Mountain ELH .pdf

This document is an Addendum No. 2 to the Request for Application (RFA) for the Preschool Promise (PSP) program in the Blue Mountain Early Learning Hub region of Oregon. The RFA is issued by the State of Oregon's Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) and 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 for the 2024-2025 program year. The schedule has been updated, with the pre-application conferences scheduled for May 22nd, questions/requests for clarification due by May 29th, applications due by June 17th, and the notice of award issued by July 12th.

The RFA 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. 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 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 total funding amount for this RFA is not specified, but will be based on the number of slots awarded.