Category: Preschool Promise

Department of Early Learning and Care update for Preschool Promise Program with South Central Early Learning Hub: Request for Applications

The Department of Early Learning and Care is accepting applications for Preschool Promise Programs with South Central Early Learning Hub.

Request for Applications 

We are excited to announce a Request for Applications (RFA) for the Preschool Promise (PSP) program for the 2024-2025 program year specific to the South-Central region with the South-Central Early Learning Hub (Douglas; Klamath; Lake counties). DELC is seeking applications from interested entities to reallocate funds to serve a total of 18 preschoolers in the South-Central region.  

PSP grant amounts are based on the specified number of slots awarded.  The funding per slot is as follows:   

  • Base amount: $15,650 per slot per year    
  • Transportation enhancement: $1,100 per slot per year.    
  • One-time start-up amounts:   

                                   – PSP sites will receive $2,000 per new slot awarded   

Are you interested in applying?  

Interested applicants have the option to apply in English or Spanish. All application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on December 31, 2024. 

Click here to learn more oregon.gov/delc/programs/pages/psp-rfa-directory.aspx.

Want to learn more about this opportunity?  

DELCs Preschool Promise Program team is hosting an informational webinar on November 25th and 26th. You can also visit Department of Early Learning and Care : Application for Preschool Promise RFA and Waitlist : Programs : State of Oregon  to learn more about the criteria and process.  

Webinars available:  

What does it mean to be on the Preschool Promise waitlist?   

If you apply to be a part of the Preschool Promise program and are placed on the waitlist, you have the chance to be chosen later in the 2024-2025 program year if more funding becomes available or slots become available within your service region.  

What is Preschool Promise (PSP)?  

Preschool Promise is a high-quality, publicly funded preschool program that serves families living at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level and children in foster care. Preschool Promise is delivered in a variety of settings, including centers, homes, and schools.  

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Department of Early Learning and Care update for Preschool Promise Program 2024-2025 Request for Applications

We are thrilled to announce that DELC has launched a statewide Request for Applications (RFA) for the Preschool Promise (PSP) program for the 2024-2025 program year. DELC is seeking applications from interested entities to reallocate funds to serve a total of 358 preschoolers in 14 Early Learning Hub (ELH) regions. Eligible applicants will also have the opportunity to be placed on the Preschool Promise Applicant Waitlist Pool for all 16 regional Early Learning Hubs. This waitlist will allow eligible applicants to be selected to receive a Preschool Promise award if more service slots become available during the 2024-25 Program year.  

PSP grant amounts are based on the specified number of slots awarded.  The funding per slot is as follows:  

  • Base amount: $15,650 per slot per year   
  • Transportation enhancement: $1,100 per slot per year.   
  • One-time start-up amounts:
    • Existing PSP sites will receive $1,000 per new slot awarded.  
    • New PSP sites will receive $2,000 per new slot awarded  

Are you interested in applying? 

Interested applicants have the option to apply in English or Spanish. All application materials must be received by 5:00 pm on June 17, 2024.  

Want to learn more about this opportunity? 

DELCs Preschool Promise Program team is hosting an informational Webinar on May 22, 2024, at 3:00 pm in English and 4:00 pm in Spanish. You can also visit https://oregon.gov/delc/programs/Pages/PSP-RFA-and-waitlist.aspx  to learn more about the criteria and process. 

What does it mean to be on the Preschool Promise waitlist?  

If you apply to be a part of the Preschool Promise program and are placed on the waitlist, you have the chance to be chosen later in the 2024-2025 program year if more funding becomes available for Preschool Promise service slots. 

What is Preschool Promise (PSP)? 

Preschool Promise is a high-quality, publicly funded preschool program that serves families living at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level and children in foster care. Preschool Promise is delivered in a variety of settings, including centers, homes, and schools. 

Departamento de Aprendizaje y Cuidado Temprano actualización para el Programa Promesa Preescolar 2024-2025
Petición para Solicitudes de Subvención (“RFA”)

Nos complace anunciar que DELC ha lanzado una Petición para Solicitudes de Subvención (“RFA”) a través del estado para el Programa Promesa Preescolar (PSP) para el año del programa 2024-2025. DELC está pidiendo solicitudes de entidades interesadas para reasignar un total de 358 espacios dentro de 14 regiones de Centros de Aprendizaje Temprano (ELH). Solicitantes elegibles además tendrán la oportunidad de ser colocados en la Lista de Espera de Solicitantes de Promesa Preescolar para todas las 16 regiones. Esta lista de espera permitirá que solicitantes elegibles reciban una subvención si espacios adicionales se hacen disponibles durante el año del programa 2024-2025.  

La cantidad de cada Subvención se basará en el número de Espacios otorgados, de la siguiente manera: 

  • Cantidad base: $15,650 por Espacio al año
  • Mejora de la transportación: $1,100 por Espacio al año. 
  • Cantidades de arranque únicas:
    • $1,000 por Espacio otorgado conforme a esta RFA para los proveedores existentes. 
    • $2,000 por Sitio para cualquier nuevo Sitio que se haya establecido durante el periodo de desempeño de la subvención por parte de proveedores existentes o nuevos. 

¿Está interesado en aplicar?

Solicitantes interesados tienen la opción de solicitar en inglés o en español. Todos los materiales de la solicitud se deben recibir el 17 de junio, 2024 a las 5:00pm.  

¿Quiere aprender mas acerca de esta oportunidad?  

El equipo de Promesa Preescolar será el anfitrión de una reunión informativa en línea el 22 de mayo, 2024 a las 3:00pm en ingles, y a las 4:00pm en español. También, puede visitar la pagina web https://oregon.gov/delc/programs/Pages/PSP-RFA-and-waitlist.aspx para obtener más información sobre los criterios y el proceso. 

¿Que significa estar en la lista de espera de Promesa Preescolar? 

Si solicita para formar parte del programa Promesa Preescolar y se le otorga un espacio en la lista de espera, se le considerará elegible para obtener espacios de Promesa Preescolar en el caso de que haya fondos adicionales y espacios disponibles en el año de programa 2024-2025.  

¿Qué es Promesa Preescolar?  

Promesa Preescolar, es un servicio de preescolar gratuito y de alta calidad a las familias con ingresos de o por debajo del 200% del nivel de pobreza federal y niños en cuidado de crianza temporal. Promesa Preescolar es un programa con fondos públicos donde el cuidado y la educación de alta calidad suceden en una variedad de escenarios como en centros, hogares y escuelas.