This is a reminder that the last day to submit questions related to the currently open O&A RFI will be Friday, June 12, 2020.
Questions may be submitted via email to DEELFunding@seattle.gov and include “Question_ Opportunity and Access Investment-RFI Application” in the subject line.
Please visit DEEL’s Opportunity & Access page to review questions that have already been submitted and answered, as well as access all materials, including the complete RFI document, submission templates (application and budget), technical assistance slide decks, and other resources.
All materials, announcements and questions submitted to DEEL are posted on our website. DEEL will not provide individual notice of changes, and prospective applicants are responsible for regularly checking the web page for technical assistance information as well as any updates, clarifications, or amendments.
To be considered for funding, eligible applicants must submit applications by 3:00 p.m. on Monday, June 22, 2020.
Successful applicants will be notified by Friday, August 21, 2020, for investments beginning as early as October 2020 with the possibility of annual renewal through the 2022-23 school year, conditional upon annual performance. Annual award size will be contingent upon services provided and students served.
The revised timeline for this funding opportunity is as follows:
Event | Date/Time* |
Request for Investment (RFI) application issued | Monday, May 11, 2020 |
RFI Information Webinar (Prerecorded) | Monday, May 11, 2020 posted by 4pm |
Technical Assistance Session 1 (Online) | Monday, May 18, 2020 2:30-4:00pm |
Technical Assistance Session 2 (Online) | Monday, June 1, 2020 2:30-4:00pm |
Last day to submit questions | Friday, June 12, 2020 |
RFI Applications Due | Monday, June 22, 2020 by 3:00pm |
Applications Reviewed and Rated | June 23 – July 10, 2020 |
Interviews and Review Panel Deliberations | July 15 – July 24, 2020 |
Notifications issued to applicants | Friday, August 21, 2020 |
*Dates and times are subject to change