Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (Enterprise) has initiated a Request for Proposal (RFP) process aimed at increasing health and safety measures in early learning facilities across Washington State by providing renovation and construction grants to home and center-based early learning providers and organizations.
 
Funding is available to support the construction of new childcare facilities or the renovation of existing childcare facilities. All projects must be located within Washington State and capital projects must address health and safety measures within facilities.

Important Dates

  • Informational Webinar: Friday, June 28, 2024
  • Proposals Due: July 31st, 2024, at 8:59 PM PT
  • Award Notification: estimated by September 30th, 2024
  • Period of Performance: estimated through June 1, 2026

How to Apply

  • Review the RFP document and Budget Template
  • Watch the informational webinar or download the presentation
    This informational webinar covered the process of submitting an application for grants to renovate and expand current childcare facilities that increase the health and safety of children in Washington State.
  • Submit proposal via SlideRoom. Proposals are due on Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at 8:59 p.m. PT.

    IMPORTANT: SlideRoom will automatically save the Applicant's work. That means that even if the Applicant loses internet connection or has computer problems, the work will still be saved. Applicants can also log in and out as many times as they need to complete their application. However, once an Applicant submits their proposal, they cannot go back to make any edits. Applications received outside of SlideRoom or after the deadline will not be accepted. Questions regarding technical issues with SlideRoom may be sent to support@slideroom.com.
  • Inquiries concerning this RFP should be directed to Savannah Daniels, Program officer at sdaniels@enterprisecommunity.org no later than Wednesday, July 24th, 2024. Technical Assistance hours will be held on the following dates via ZOOM.  
    • Book time with Savannah: Enterprise State Grant Technical Assistance Q&A  
      • Monday, July 1 from 7AM – 2PM PT
      • Tuesday, July 2 from 9AM – 4PM PT
      • Monday, July 8 from 7AM – 2PM PT
      • Tuesday, July 9 from 9AM- 4PM PT