News : Request for Better Tomorrows Funding.

The Better Tomorrows Board announces the availability of the 2012 - 2013 Request for Proposals (RFP), contingent upon receipt of Early Childhood (TANF) Funding and School-Ready Children Grant Funding.

The Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa School Ready and Early Childhood (TANF) Grant is an initiative funded with state and federal dollars. The goal of Better Tomorrows funding is to provide a network of programs for Benton and/or Tama County children from birth to age five, that will result in better school-readiness and awareness of childcare issues. Proposals consistent with, but not limited to, the needs/priorities listed below will be given first consideration for funding in FY 13:

Priority #1 - Healthy Children

Priority #2 – Children Ready to Succeed in School

Priority #3 – Safe and Nurturing Families

Priority #4 – Safe, Secure Nurturing Childcare Environment

Priority #5 – Safe and Supportive Communities

Proposal will be awarded funding based on guidelines, Better Tomorrow’s priorities, and availability of funds.

Proposal requirements:

a. Services provided in the Benton and/or Tama County area.

b. Target children 0 – 5 years old.

c. Address which Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa priority or priorities for which funding is requested.

d. State need/purpose/proposed goal

e. State projected timeline for program

f. Include a detailed 12-month project budget narrative, (budget form included in application).

g. Application form must be utilized when requesting funding (electronic copy of the application available)

Funding requests for Better Tomorrows Early Childhood Iowa Funding must be submitted by 4:30 p.m., Thursday , March 15, 2012. Requests for Funding Applications are available from:

Lori Johnson, Co-Director

Better Tomorrows

129 W. High Street

Toledo, IA 52342

(641) 484-4788