PSP Addendum 2 - Frontier .pdf

This document is Addendum No. 2 to the Request for Application (RFA) issued by the Oregon Department of Early Learning and Care (DELC) for the Preschool Promise program within the Frontier Early Learning Hub region. The addendum modifies the RFA schedule, changing the date for issuance of the notice of award from June 25th to July 12th. The RFA seeks to reallocate any available Preschool Promise slots for the 2024-2025 program year and to establish a Preschool Promise Applicant Waitlist Pool. Eligible entities, including child care centers, family child care providers, and other early learning organizations, may submit applications to increase their existing Preschool Promise slot allocation or be considered for new slots if available. The RFA outlines the application requirements, evaluation criteria, award process, and program details such as service hours, staffing qualifications, and quality standards.

The RFA provides details on the grant funding, including a base amount of $15,650 per slot per year, an optional $1,100 per slot transportation enhancement, and one-time start-up funds for existing grantees or new sites. The total available funding amount is not specified, but the RFA indicates that there are 4 slots available for reallocation in the Frontier Early Learning Hub region, which covers Grant and Harney counties in Oregon. Applicants will receive a Community Needs Score based on preferred characteristics, and slots will be awarded in priority zip code order until all slots are assigned. Applicants who do not meet the outlined characteristics will be added to the Preschool Promise Applicant Waitlist Pool for future consideration.