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Now accepting applications for the Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline Strategy RFP – apply by January 30!

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Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline Strategy Request for Proposals. Due January 30, 2025 at 2:00 pm. [ https://beststartsblog.com/2024/11/20/now-accepting-applications-for-the-stopping-the-school-to-prison-pipeline-strategy-rfp-apply-by-january-30/ ]

We are excited to share that the Best Starts for Kids Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline Strategy Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open! *This funding opportunity closes on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at 2PM, please submit your application by then.    * 

*Click here to view the full funding opportunity details and apply. [ https://www.zoomgrants.com/gprop2.asp?donorid=2209&rfpid=5426 ]*

Overview

Our Stopping the School to Prison Pipeline strategy [ https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Q-f49CEY0CqFNmfQ4cCf1fctfSqarbOq/view?usp=sharing ] seeks to intentionally and effectively partner with communities to create school to life success pathways for young people 12 to 24 years old and their families, who are disproportionately impacted by systemic racism and most likely to be pushed into the criminal legal system or are already involved in the criminal legal system.   

This RFP is seeking to fund programs that promote:


* Sustainable economic strengthening through workforce and career development and/or 
* Positive identity development through experiences, opportunities, education/guidance, relationships, apprenticeship-type programs, and/or reconnection to cultural heritage  

*Read more about this funding opportunity and how to apply on the Best Starts blog. [ https://beststartsblog.com/2024/11/20/now-accepting-applications-for-the-stopping-the-school-to-prison-pipeline-strategy-rfp-apply-by-january-30/ ]*

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Want to learn about other funding opportunities?

1. Check out our funding calendar!

Our calendar [ https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/initiatives/best-starts-for-kids/programs.aspx ] shares open and upcoming funding opportunities staggered throughout the year. Subscribe to our blog and newsletter on the right of the calendar to receive notices whenever we post a new funding opportunity.

2. Watch our latest recorded information sessions

If you were unable to make it to the info session for an open funding opportunity, check out the recordings and slideshows here [ https://beststartsblog.com/2024/01/11/our-best-starts-playlist-rewatch-2024-recorded-info-sessions/ ].

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Best Starts for Kids is a King County voter-approved initiative to support every baby born or child raised in King County to reach adulthood happy, healthy, safe, and thriving. Through comprehensive supports from prenatal development to adulthood, Best Starts for Kids catalyzes strong starts in early childhood and sustains those gains as kids progress to adulthood, launching King County’s kids on a path to lifelong health and well-being.

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