Best Starts Capital seeks to provide contracts for building repairs, renovations and new construction or expansion to improve access to high quality programs and services for low-income children, young people, and families, with a priority for those serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities.
Donor Name: Best Starts for Kids
State: Washington
County:
Type of Grant: Award
Deadline: 05/26/2023
Size of the Grant: up to $500,000
Details:
In addition, rural areas and or low-income areas with lack of access will be prioritized. The program will focus on equitable community-driven development to ensure projects are aligned with and serve communities’ needs.
Priority 2: Renovations and repairs to existing multi-use Community Centers, Early Learning Centers, Child Care or Recreational Facilities to address critical health and safety issues.
Priority will be given to projects serving the following communities:
- Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC)
- Rural areas; and/or
- Areas Without Physical Access to similar facilities
Further, consistent with recommendations from the Children and Youth Advisory Board (CYAB), the program will also prioritize funding sites that are:
- Multi-Use
- Intergenerational; and/or
- Include covered outdoor spaces.
Funding Information
The Foundation have budgeted approximately $4,700,000 for this RFP. They expect to award 8-12 applicants. The maximum award amount applicants may request is up to $500,000 for Priority 2 across the life of the levy. Funds must be aligned with Best Starts’ Capital Priority 2.
Eligible Projects
Eligible projects across priorities may include, but are not limited to:
- Recreational Facilities
- Community Centers
- Early Learning Centers
- Child Care Facilities
- Housing for youth, young adults, and families.
Eligibility Criteria
This funding opportunity is open to nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, community-based organizations, tribes and tribal organizations and public or governmental agencies serving communities in King County. Small nonprofits and community-based organizations are encouraged to submit proposals.
For more information, visit Capital Program.