Funding Opportunities
Current Funding Opportunities
Current funding opportunities are shown here. If this section is blank, DEC does not have any open opportunities at this time.
Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) for Access and Enrollment
This Request for Grant Applications (RFGA) prioritizes a family-centric approach to enhance access to high-quality, affordable early learning experiences tailored to the diverse needs of children and their families. By
Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for Training, Technical Assistance, and Rating Assessment Services
DEC seeks to create a Prequalified Pool of Proposers (“Prequalified Pool”) from entities with excellent qualifications and demonstrated successful delivery in conducting training and technical assistance, and rating and assessment
Upcoming Funding Opportunities
DEC anticipates the funding opportunities listed here to be released in the near future. We hope this information helps your organization prepare for any upcoming RFP/Q and gives some background for that initiative. This early notification may not represent the exact or final details of the RFP/Q and the RFP/Q may be delayed or canceled after this notice. In addition, some but not all of the funding opportunities listed may be discussed at the publicly noticed meetings of the DEC Community Oversight and Advisory Committee or the Children and Families Commission, or a community input meeting. Please note that our staff has been instructed not to respond with further information on the RFP/Q beyond the information listed here. Should you have questions, please save them for the posted bidder’s conference.
Solicitation for Proposals to Support Increased Access to Family Support Activities
Community Meeting –Early Childhood System of Care Integration Presentation -November 6 & 14, 2024 The Department of Early Childhood is nearing completion of planning for its Phase II of family
Past Funding Opportunities
Additional Funding Allocation for the Family Resource Center Initiative (FRCI)
We are pleased to announce that the Department of Early Childhood (DEC) will allocate an additional $1.25 million to its annual funding allocation for the Family Resource Center Initiative (FRCI)
Data & Evaluation Services
December 4, 2024: Notice of Award: Request for Proposal (RFP #24-05) Data & Evaluation Services) Calling all qualified suppliers! The Department of Early Childhood (DEC) is seeking proposals for four
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation Initiative
The purpose of this RFGA is to identify multiple agencies to provide supports to the social-emotional health of children in early care and education and family resource center settings funded
About Our Grant-Making
The San Francisco Department of Early Childhood Collaborates With and Funds Organizations Serving Young Children and their Families
DEC operates primarily as a grant-making organization, distributing our allocated funds to support services and activities for children, caregivers, teachers, and other providers identified through strategic planning. Our initiatives often include technical assistance and other support to enhance the quality of our services. Our main focus areas are free and reduced cost preschool, preschool quality, family resource centers, other family support and developmental screening and early intervention.
How Does My Organization Apply for Funding?
If your organization is interested in applying for a grant from the Department of Early Childhood, we accept applications during our periodically announced funding opportunities.
At DEC, We Pride Ourselves on Supporting our Grantees
If you have received a grant from the Department of Early Childhood, you will receive support and guidance from our Program Officers throughout the life of your grant. We’ll visit your site, verify your financial information, offer program advice, and review documentation of your program’s achievements. Many initiatives have multiple partners, and we will facilitate your learning from each other and provide opportunities to interact with experts in service delivery, if possible. We aim to help your program be as successful as possible through our grant funds.
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