Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Best Starts for Kids Expanded Learning Initiative

Geographic Scope: King County, Washington

Focus Areas:

  • Expanded learning opportunities for youth

  • Quality improvement in youth programs

  • Youth Program Quality Intervention (YPQI) implementation
  • Program Description:
    Grants support youth development organizations in King County. Grantees participate in Youth Program Quality Improvement model cycles throughout a three-year grant cycle. Organizations self-select into cohorts based on YPQI experience and staff capacity, with access to required and recommended meetings and trainings.

    Eligibility:

  • Youth development organizations in King County

  • Programs committed to continuous quality improvement

  • Organizations willing to participate in YPQI process and learning communities
  • Support Provided:

  • Self-assessments and external assessments

  • Actionable improvement plans

  • Professional learning supports including coaching, training, and peer learning

  • Quarterly Learning Community Meetings
  • Contact:

  • Ka'ohe Wong (cohort coordination)

  • School's Out Washington

  • 625 Andover Park W, Suite #101

  • Tukwila, WA 98188

  • Phone: 206.323.2396

  • info@schoolsoutwashington.org
  • How to Apply

    Application Process

    For more information about participating in the Best Starts for Kids Expanded Learning Initiative:

    1. Contact Ka'ohe Wong at School's Out Washington for inquiry and registration
    2. Organizations should be interested in participating in Youth Program Quality Improvement model
    3. Self-selection into cohorts based on YPQI experience and staff capacity
    4. Commitment to participate in required and recommended meetings and trainings throughout three-year grant cycle

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    youth-programsyouth-servicescapacity-building

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