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Matching Funds RFP Information Session

This information session on the Matching Funds RFP program by First 5 LA aims to increase funding availability for children aged 0 to 5. It provides details on eligibility requirements, proposal submission, review process, and key dates. Organizations must secure a 1:1 cash match commitment up to $200,000 per year over two years. Eligibility criteria include being a nonprofit located in Los Angeles County pursuing grants from non-First 5 LA sources. Applicants must align their projects with the First 5 LA Strategic Plan Theory of Change and demonstrate the impact on outcomes like healthy births, child safety, and kindergarten readiness. The application process involves submitting online forms and required attachments. Funding awards must be secured by December 1 from non-First 5 LA sources. This opportunity targets organizations seeking to start new projects or expand existing initiatives benefiting children aged 0 to 5 in Los Angeles County.

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Matching Funds RFP Information Session

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  1. Matching Funds RFP Information Session Varisa Patraporn, Program Officer Jennifer Webb, Senior Program Officer Wednesday, April 20, 2011 9-11am

  2. Overview of Information Session • Welcome • Background • Eligibility Requirements • Proposal Submittal Process • Review Process & Selection Criteria • Key Dates • Contact Information • Questions & Answers

  3. About First 5 LA

  4. About Matching Funds Program • Increase overall funding available for children 0 to 5 • Improve the odds of successful applications • Modeled after ARRA Matching Funds Program • New program for First 5 LA

  5. Matching Funds RFP • First 5 LA is matching a portion of what an organization receives from a non First 5 LA source • Commitment to 1:1 cash match • Up to $200,000 per year over 2 years

  6. Eligibility Requirements Applying organization must be: • Nonprofit organization or have 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor • Located within and serve residents of Los Angeles County • Pursuing a grant from a non-First 5 LA source 6

  7. Eligibility Requirements“Pursuing” or “in the process of applying” • You can identify one source of funding that you are applying for • Means that you have not yet submitted a grant proposal

  8. Not eligible (examples) • You have submitted a grant proposal and are waiting to hear back from a funder • You submitted a grant proposal and have been told that you are being awarded a grant

  9. Eligibility Requirements Non-First 5 LA Source • Organization or entity which has a formal, competitive grant process in place • Cannot be an individual donor • Can be philanthropic organization, local, state or federal government, private business • Examples: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, Verizon Foundation, Kaiser Permanente

  10. Eligibility Requirements Proposed project must: • Benefit children 0 to 5 • Align with Strategic Plan Theory of Change • Be a new project or expand upon existing work

  11. Eligibility Requirements “Expand upon existing work” • Expanding means increasing impact through reach • Examples of expanding: serving 200 more children, increasing geographic service area, proposing to serve 0 to 5 • Enhancing a project is NOT expanding it • Continuing an existing project is NOT expanding it

  12. Other Requirements • Must submit grant proposal after June 30, 2011 • Must be awarded funds by non-First 5 LA source by December 1 (note: Funds do not need to be disbursed, but letter of commitment would be sufficient) • Grant award from non First 5 LA source must be cash • Grant award from non First 5 LA source must be for the same project proposed for First 5 LA matching funds

  13. Other Requirements • Must be applying for a grant through a formal competitive process. First 5 LA may ask for evidence of this (e.g.RFP announcement, website posting for available funds, call for application notice, etc) • New money (not just extension of existing contract/MOU)

  14. Proposal Submittal Process • Online application • Proposal Narrative • Project Budget & Budget Narrative • Required Attachments & Checklist

  15. Online Application Step 1: Register online using link from Webpage at: www.first5la.org/Matchingfunds (also to manage account/application) Step 2: Answer organizational and project eligibility questions Step 3: Upload proposal documents online • Upload project narrative and budget • Upload other documents (audited financial statements resumes, etc.) • Two forms are required to be submitted in hard copy

  16. Proposal Narrative • Summarize the project, including the outcome(s) that will be achieved • Describe how your project and activities will impact intermediate outcomes identified within the First 5 LA Theory of Change

  17. First 5 LA Strategic Plan

  18. Strategic Plan Theory of Change

  19. Alignment with First 5 LA Strategic Plan Long Term Priority Outcomes • Babies are born healthy • Children maintain a healthy weight • Children are safe from abuse and neglect • Children are ready for kindergarten

  20. Alignment with Theory of Change Intermediate Outcomes • Parents/caregivers are resilient • Children bond with parent/caregiver • Parents/caregivers support their child’s learning • Children have access to quality early childhood education • Children have adequate physical activity • Infants and children have good nutrition

  21. Project Budget and Narrative • Up to $200,000 per year over 2 years for a maximum grant of $400,000 • Should be directly related to proposed project • Should be based on what is needed to start new project or expand project • Equipment should be requested in first year. Some exceptions on case by case basis will be considered. • Please use dates that correspond to when the First 5 LA grant is anticipated to start

  22. Required Attachments • Project Narrative • Budget Form and Narrative • Resumes • Board of Directors Roster • Proof of 501(3) (c) status • By laws • Articles of incorporation • Copy of application to non-First 5 LA source (drafts and works in progress sufficient) • IRS W-9 Form • Most recent Audited financial statement & IRS Form 990 • Signature authorization (HARD COPY REQUIRED) • Agency Involvement in Litigation (HARD COPY REQUIRED) 22

  23. Process & Criteria • Review for Completeness • Programmatic Review (based on Review Tool II) • Project budget review • Financial review • Site visit • Feedback Process 23

  24. Key Dates Proposal Due Date May 11, 2011 by 5:00 pm Site Visits May 30-June 17, 2011 (estimated) Funding Notification June 2011 Expected Grant Start Date January 1, 2012 24

  25. Contact Information First 5 LA 750 N. Alameda St, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90012 www.First5LA.org/matchingfunds Program Officer: Varisa Patraporn (213) 482-7558 Email: matchingfunds@First5LA.org 25

  26. Other First 5 LA Funding Opportunities • Challenge grant (also a match program) • Social Enterprise grants

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