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Early Education
Matching Grant Request for Funding
Technical Assistance Workshop for Eligible Applicants
January 2014
outline
1. Statute
2. Requirements
3. Application Process
4. Grant Participation Technical Assistance Workshop Early Education Matching Grant RFF
Guiding principles
Access
Public / Private
School Readiness
Technical Assistance Workshop Early Education Matching Grant RFF
1. Statute What does the statute (IC 12-17.2-3.7) tell us about the Early Education Matching Grant Program?
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Statute
Administration
Division of Family Resources within
FSSA:
Develop application process
Administer the grant
Monitor compliance of grantee
Monitor educational outcomes
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Match Funding
Match Foundations
Unrestricted Funds
Other Nonprofit Entities
Individuals
For-Profit Entities
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Supplement
and not
Supplant!
Paths to Quality Level 3 and 4
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Paths to
Quality
Providers Capacity
Level 3 505 24,137
Level 4 266 20,879
Total 771 45,016
PTQ Level 3 Providers
Paths to QUALITY™ Level 3 Child Care Providers
by Capacity and Number of Providers
Capacity Color Key (Number of Providers in Parentheses):
Source: Indiana FSSA, Bureau of Child Care, 2013
LAKE
(43)
PORTER
(7)
LAPORTE
(8)
ST. JOSEPH
(19)
ELKHART
(7)
LAGRANGE
(1) STEUBEN(4)
NEWTON
(1) JASPER
(0)
STARKE
(0)
MARSHALL
(6) KOSCIUSKO
(2)
NOBLE
(3)
DEKALB
(2)
ALLEN
(36)
WHITLEY
(1)FULTON
(2)PULASKI
(1)
BENTON
(1)
WHITE
(0)
CASS
(1)
MIA
MI
(2)
WABASH
(3)
HU
NT
ON
.(4
)
WELLS
(0)
ADAMS
(1)
WARREN
(0) TIP
PE
E.
(12)
CARROLL
(0) HOWARD
(6)
GRANT
(7)BFORD.
(3) JAY
(0)
RANDOLPH
(1)
DELA.
(5)
MA
DIS
ON
(6)
TIPT. (1)CLINTON
(0)
MONT.
(1)FOU
NTA
IN(2
)
VE
RM
ILL
ION
(1)
BOONE
(5)
HAMILTON
(19)
PARKE
(1) PUTNAM
(2)
HEND.
(3)MARION
(70)
HAN.
(10)
HENRY
(5) WAYNE
(11)
UNION
(1)FAY.
(1)RUSH
SHELBY (0)
JOHN. (4)
(9)
MORGAN
(1)VIGO
(23)
FRANKLIN
(2)
SULLIVAN
(0)
CLAY
(4) OWEN
(0) MONR.
(14)
BROWN
(0)
BARTH.
(7)
DECATUR
(2)DEAR.
(7)RIPLEY
(3)JENN.
(1)JACKSON
(2)LAWR.
(6)
MA
RT
IN
(2)DAVIESS
(7)
GREENE
(2)
KNOX
(8)
GIBSON
(1)
PIKE
(2)
DUBOIS
(8)
ORANGE
(O)
WASH.
(0)
SCOTT
(2)
JEFF.
(7)
OHIO (1)
SWITZ.
(2)
CLARK
(2)
FLOYD
(13)HARR.
(0)
CRAW.
(1)
PERRY
(1)SPENCER
(2)
WARR.
(7)
VAN.
(19)POSEY
(4)
0-28 Child slots
29-87 Child slots
88-243 Child slots
244-5,053 Child slots
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2. Requirements What are the mandatory and programmatic
requirements to meet?
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Requirements
Mandatory Requirements
Page 11 in the RFF
Eligible Applicants
Eligible Children
Program Design
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Eligible Applicants
Entity (not an individual)
Non-profit corporation
For-profit
corporationhttp://www.in.gov/sos/business/3
783.htm
Paths to Quality Level 3 or 4 provider
Good standing
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Eligible Children
Four years old
Low-income
Resident
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Program Requirements
Program Schedule
Lead Teacher Bachelor’s Degree
NAEYC definition
ISTAR-KR
Plan for using the grant funds
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Program options
Full-time program
At least 5 hours per day; 5 days per week; 180 days per year
Grant award is up to $3,350
Match is at least 1:1 ratio
Part-time program
2.5 - 4 hours per day; 5 days per week; 180 days per year
Grant award is up to $2,400
Match is at least 1:1 ratio
Applicant can apply for full-time, part-time or both.
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Program narrative
Begins on page 12 in the RFF
30-page limit
Abstract – no points
This is the “plan” for the grant program.
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Need for program
Demonstrate need in the local community (20 points)
Complete Table 1
Data in the Appendix
Data available at Kids Count
Narrative explaining the table and unique attributes in
your community.
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Program Design
Complete the Logic Model template
Explain outcomes
List and discuss the curriculum
Explain screening and assessments
ISTAR-KR and other tools
** Family engagement is weaved throughout each section!
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Program design cont’d
Program schedule – full and/or part-time
Target population - how many to enroll
and impact
Recruitment/retention strategies
** Be specific and clear about program option and intended
number of children to serve!
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Organizational Capacity
History and background of the organization
Organizational structure and staffing
Professional development for staff
Project plan to implement EEMG
Financial stability
Sustainability
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Complete the budget summary table (Attachment E) for each program option.
Identify the program costs for the identified categories (page 18).
Distinguish between grant award and match.
List the total program costs and per child costs.
Provide a narrative summary.
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Budget and Budget Narrative
Match
Must provide at least 50% match of the requested grant.
If requesting $2,000 for the part-time program, then a match of at
least $2,000 is required.
Match must come from at least one of the following:
Foundation, other nonprofit entity, individuals, or for-profit entity
Include commitment letter from each match source
Competitive preference priority points available if you exceed
the match or have more than one source for the match.
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Match Commitment Letter
Letter is from and signed by one of the
eligible sources.
Key Components:
Match source name
Match amount
Date that match will be provided
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Competitive preference
Priorities
1. School readiness outcomes
2. Using assessments
3. Kindergarten transition plan and
relationship with local school
4. Engagement with low-income families
5. Additional match
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3. Application
Process What is the process to award grant funds?
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Application
timeline
January 13, 2014 RFF sent to potential applicants
January 29, 2014 Letter of Intent due
January 2014 Technical Assistance Workshop
and Webinars
March 7, 2014 RFF proposals due back
April 15, 2014 Award decisions made
July 1, 2014 Grant effective date
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Letter of intent to apply
Voluntary request for applicants
Complete the form and return it by January
29th to Melanie [email protected]
Provides valuable information
Helps us prepare for the grant review
process
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Application components
Cover letter – signed by representative
(Pg 10)
Program Narrative – six sections and 30-page limit
Appendix (does not count toward page limit) See page 23 for full list to include in the Appendix
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Submission instructions
Page 24 in the RFF
Submit one electronic copy on CD-ROM of the complete application;
Submit 4 hard copies of the complete application
Deliver to: Melanie Brizzi; Family and Social Services Administration; 402 W. Washington St.; RM W361 Room DFR – Child Development; Indianapolis, IN 46204
Late or incomplete applications will be neither accepted nor reviewed!
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Resources available
Child Care Resource & Referral Agency
Community Foundation
Indiana AEYC
Indiana Youth Institute
United Way Agency
See page 8 in the RFF!
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Grant Awards
Plan to distribute funds equitably among
geographic regions
Plan to distribute funds equitably among
the two program options (full-time and part-
time) within Indiana.
One-year grant with renewal option
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4. Grant
participation What does participation in the EEMG
mean?
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Award
Participation Requirements
Administer the ISTAR-KR assessment.
Receive training if needed.
Comply with the grant requirements.
Comply with rules adopted by the Division.
Participate fully in the evaluation.
Submit monthly claims report to the Division.
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Technical assistance
January 17th at 11am
Webinar
January 21st at 12pm
Teleconference for Licensed Homes
January 22nd at 10am
Indiana Government Center South, Conference Room 2
January 23rd at 1pm
Webinar
Details available at http://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/4845.htm
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Questions
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Website: http://www.in.gov/fssa/carefinder/4845.
htm
Melanie Brizzi: [email protected] or
Amanda Lopez: [email protected]