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2011-2012 Parent ACTION RFP
Starter Grant RFP: Starter Application | Spanish Reference | Chinese Reference
First Year Grant RFP: Application | Spanish Reference | Chinese Reference
The Starter Grant is a small grant ($2500) intended to build staff capacity around parent engagement and leadership within organizational setting. The First Year Grant ($3000-$3500) is for parent groups that are ready to take on taking responsibilities on their own with less or no staff support.
2010-2011 Parent ACTION RFP
Starter Grant RFP: English (Word) | Spanish (Word) | Chinese (Word)
First Year Grant RFP: English (Word) | Spanish (Word) | Chinese (Word)
There are two types of grant applications. The Starter Grant is intended for parent groups supported by agencies (community based organizations, preschools, elementary school Kindergarten classrooms, church groups, etc.) for parents with children 0-5 years of age. The Starter Grant is a pre-cursor to the 1st Year Grants intended to build agency staff capacity on parent engagement by facilitating a group of parents to design and implement their own projects.
The First Year Grant is intended for parent groups with or without agency support. Parents are expected to take on more responsibilities on their own to design and implement the projects.
2010-2011 Preschool for All Outcome Evaluation Planning & Design Contractor
Complete RFP (PDF) | Forms only (MS Word)
First 5 San Francisco is seeking a qualified organization to plan and design an outcome evaluation of Preschool for All, San Francisco’s countywide universal preschool program. The organization would be responsible for a range of evaluation planning tasks, including: identifying and prioritizing target audiences for the outcome evaluation; soliciting stakeholder feedback to refine research questions; making recommendations on child assessment tools and protocols; assessing existing data sources for applicability to the outcome evaluation; and developing a plan and design for an outcome evaluation that includes at least two options and cost estimates. A full description of activities and qualifications is in the RFP document.
2009-2010 Family Resource Center Initiative Evaluation Contractor
Bidder's Conference Q&A | Complete RFQ (PDF) | All Forms (Word) |
Form E Budget (Excel)
First 5 San Francisco is seeking a qualified entity to implement the newly developed Family Resource Center Initiative Evaluation Plan focusing on evaluation of 23 Family Resource Center grants jointly funded by First 5 San Francisco, The Department of Children Youth and Their Families, and the San Francisco Human Services Agency. Responsibilities and services primarily entail quantitative and qualitative data analysis from multiple data sources and production of an annual report. A full description of activities and qualifications is in the RFQ document.
2009-2010 Preschool For All Early Intervention Services
Complete RFQ (PDF) | All Forms (Word) | Form F Budget (Excel)
First 5 San Francisco is seeking a qualified entity to provide early intervention services for children attending Preschool For All (PFA) sites in San Francisco, particularly in high need neighborhoods. These services are meant to increase access to children ineligible for mandated special education services and would benefit from on-site speech, and occupational therapy services. A full description of activities and qualifications is in the RFQ document.
2009-2010 Parent ACTION RFP
Starter Grant RFP: English (MS Word) | Spanish (PDF) | Chinese (PDF)
First Year Grant RFP: English (MS Word) | Spanish (PDF) | Chinese (PDF)
Parent ACTION is a small grant program which aims to develop parent leadership through a gradual process, promote awareness on parent-child interactions and child development, and build community with parent led efforts. There are two types of Parent ACTION grants available for 2009-10.
The Starter Grant is for organizations (such as preschools, elementary school’s Kindergarten classroom, Community based organizations, Rec. and Park sites, churches, etc.) who are interested in forming and/or maintaining parent groups and help parents develop their own leadership skills.
The First Year grant is for individual parent groups which may or may not be associated with organizations to initiate or maintain their parent led projects. This program is more demanding with its requirements but also may be more fulfilling for groups that are willing to take on the additional requirements.
2009-2010 Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) for Family Resource Center Initiative
Letters of Intent | Email Q&A | 4/14/09 Q&A | 4/7/09 Q&A | Addendum to NOFA | Complete NOFA | Forms A and B | All Other Forms
The Department of Children Youth and their Families, First 5 San Francisco and the Human Service Agency announce this Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) of up to $8,820,505 to support the establishment of neighborhood based and population focused family resource centers in San Francisco.
2009-2010 RFQ for Preschool for All Visual and Performing Arts Services
Q&A (PDF) | Complete RFQ (PDF) | Forms | Form F (Excel)
First 5 San Francisco is announcing the availability of funds to secure visual and performing arts curriculum services for the First 5 San Francisco’s Preschool For All (PFA) initiative. Proposed services should be conducted to ensure that a minimum of 160 classrooms and 2,400 children throughout the program year receive visual and performing arts activities at participating Preschool for All Sites throughout all neighborhoods in San Francisco.
2009-2010 RFQ for Preschool for All Language and Early Literacy Enhancement Services
Q&A (PDF) | Complete RFQ (PDF) | Info & Instructions | Forms & Appendices |
Form F (Excel)
First 5 San Francisco is seeking a qualified entity to support the utilization of the Raising A Reader early literacy model in Preschool for All participating sites, particularly in high need neighborhoods. The entity would be responsible for outreach to new sites, purchase and refreshment of materials as appropriate, read-a-loud visits, and technical assistance and support to parents and staff.
Teacher Action Grants 2008-2009
Frequently Asked Questions (PDF) | 2008-2009 Teacher Action Grant Application (Word)
Preschool for All is pleased to announce the Teacher Action Grant Program for PFA sites. The Teacher Action Grant is designed to promote and recognize professional development projects developed and implemented by teachers. Teacher Teams from center based and family childcare homes from participating PFA sites are eligible to apply for up to $750 for grant implementation.
RFQ 2008-2009 Kindergarten Enrollment Outreach and Education for Families
Complete RFQ (PDF) | Forms A-G (Word) | Form F - Budget (Excel)
First 5 San Francisco is seeking a qualified organization to plan and implement enhanced outreach and education services to parents and caregivers of young children in San Francisco, particularly in high-need neighborhoods, to enable their full participation in the San Francisco Unified School District’s kindergarten enrollment process. A full description of activities and qualifications is in the RFQ document.
RFQ 2008-2009 Preschool Science Activities
Complete RFQ (Word)
First 5 San Francisco is seeking a qualified entity or consultant to provide early childhood curriculum enhancements to support scientific thinking and increase interactive science experiences for young children. This entity would provide live animal, interactive science visits at Preschool for All (PFA) sites and conduct professional development activities for preschool educators in San Francisco. A full description of activities and qualifications is in the RFQ document.
RFQ 2008-2009 Early Literacy Consultant
Complete RFQ (PDF) | Forms A-G (Word) | Form F - Budget (Excel)
First 5 San Francisco seeks to identify an agency or consultant to serve as an Early Literacy Consultant. The consultant will design and implement activities and products to improve family resource centers’ ability to improve children’s early literacy skills. A full description of activities and qualifications is in the RFQ document.
RFQ 2008-2009 Preschool For All Outreach Services
Complete RFQ (PDF) | Forms A-G (Word) | Form F - Budget (Excel)
First 5 San Francisco would like to secure Family Outreach Services for its Preschool for All initiative. First 5 San Francisco has allocated up to $150,000 per year starting FY2008-2009 for providing outreach services. This grant will be renewable annually through FY2011-2012 subject to review.
Solicitation of Interest 2008–2009
First 5 San Francisco plans to fund a Prenatal to Three Initiative Pilot to provide targeted families with services and supports from pregnancy through a child’s third year of age. The pilot seeks to provide ongoing support by integrating services and supports across medical and community based settings with a particular emphasis on community obstetric and pediatric clinics, family resource centers and families’ homes. Up to $300,000 per year has been allocated to support these activities.
RFQ 2008/03 Pediatric Dental Services Access Project
Complete RFQ (PDF) | Forms A-G (Word) | Form F - Budget (Excel) |
Q&A from the Bidder's Conference
First 5 San Francisco is seeking a partner to increase access to dental services for children 0 – 5 years old participating in Denti-Cal and other public health insurance programs and children with special health needs. Up to $175,000 per year has been allocated to support development of a share the care dental services provider pool and referral program. The contract is scheduled to begin in August 2008 and renewable annually to FY2011-2012.
RFQ 2008/02 First 5 Audit Services
Complete RFQ (PDF) | Forms Only (Word) | Q&A from the Bidder's Conference
First 5 San Francisco would like to secure audit services to complete its annual fiscal audit for 2007-2008. First 5 San Francisco has allocated up to $30,000 per year starting FY2008-2009 with three annual renewals at the discretion of First 5 San Francisco.
RFQ 2008/01 PFA Fiscal Services
Complete RFQ (PDF) | Forms Only (Word)
First 5 San Francisco would like to secure fiscal services for its PFA initiative to provide reimbursements to PFA participants and to support program activities. First 5 San Francisco has allocated up to $150,000 per year starting FY2008-2009 for providing fiscal services. This grant will be renewable annually through FY2011-2012 subject to review.
Parent ACTION RFP 2008
Application Criteria - English Only (no changes)
Starter Grant RFP: English | Spanish | Chinese
Regular Grant RFP: English | Spanish | Chinese
Parent ACTION is a small grant program which aims to develop parent leadership through a gradual process, promote awareness on parent-child interactions and child development, and build community with parent led efforts. There are two types Parent ACTION grants available for 2008. The Starter Grant is for organizations (such as preschools, elementary school’s Kindergarten classroom, Community based organizations, Rec. and Park sites, churches, etc.) who are interested in forming and/or maintaining parent groups and help parents develop their own leadership skills. The Regular grant is for individual parent groups which may or may not be associated with organizations to initiate or maintain their parent led projects. This program is more demanding with its requirements but also may be more fulfilling for groups that are willing to take on the additional requirements.
Preschool For All Teacher Action Grant
FAQ (MS Word) | Complete Application (MS Word)
First 5 San Francisco has allocated funds to support groups of teachers (two or more) from participating PFA sites to engage in professional development activities.
RFP 2007/06 - Preschool For All Data System
View Complete RFP (pdf file) and Forms Only (MS Word file)
First 5 San Francisco is seeking a vendor to plan, develop, implement, and maintain a comprehensive data system to collect, manage, and report on data related to the City's universal preschool initiative. The identified vendor have demonstrated experience with data systems for early care and education providers, local educational agencies, and their funding agencies. Up to $175,000 has been allocated to support this project in its first year.
RFQ 2007/05 - Services for Asian and Pacific Islander Families
Thinking Group Notes | Bidder's Conference Notes |
Complete RFP 2007/05 (PDF) | Forms only (MS Word)
First 5 San Francisco has allocated funds for the development of activities supporting parenting skill development, child social-emotional development and school readiness. The identified partner should possess experience and expertise providing service to Asian and Pacific Islander families with young children. Up to $100,000 per year has been allocated to support this project.
RFQ 2007/04 - Services for LGBTQ Families
View Complete RFQ (pdf file) and Forms Only (MS Word file)
First 5 San Francisco has allocated funds for the development of activities to address the unique needs and experiences of LGBTQ headed families. The identified partner should possess experience and expertise providing service to LGBTQ families, families formed through adoption and trans-racial adoptive families. Up to $100,000 per year has been allocated to support this project.
RFQ 2007/02 - Prenatal to Three Initiative Planning and Project Development Consultant
View Complete RFQ (pdf file) and Forms Only (MS Word file)
This RFQ seeks to identify a consultant to design and implement a planning process and to develop a written Prenatal to Three Initiative project plan. The project will serve vulnerable families and children prenatally to their third year. Required activities to include: Research, Community Engagement, Planning and Program Development, Funder Engagement and Report Writing. First 5 San Francisco and Bella Vista Foundation have jointly funded the $20,000 available for this project.
Parent ACTION Grant 2007
Parent ACTION is a small grant program which aims to develop parent leadership through a gradual process, promote awareness on parent-child interactions and child development, and build community with parent led efforts.
There are two types Parent ACTION grants available for projects for the 2007-2008 fiscal year. See below for more information.
RFQ 2007 / 01 - Inter-agency Service Linkages for Children with Special Health Needs
View RFQ and corrections made (both MS Word files)
First 5 San Francisco seeks a partner agency or collaborative of agencies to implement activities to ensure children with special health needs are identified early and linked to services. This RFQ will fund activities for individuals experiencing barriers in accessing services and identify and address system-level gaps in developmental screening, assessment and accessibility of services.
RFP - Family Support 2005
View RFP (pdf file)
With this initiative First 5 San Francisco wishes to accomplish the following:
Families have easy access to community based resources and information needed to promote their child's healthy development and the family's own capacity.
First 5 San Francisco will be developing evaluation indicators to track its progress in achieving these objectives. The following indicators have already been identified, and may well be supplemented before services commence:
- Increased number of families participate in community building activities that promote the development of children 0-5 years old.
- Increased number of families knowledgeable about the developmental needs of and available resource for their children 0-5 years old.
- Increased number of families participate in family-targeted services that address issues of safe and nurturing families and the specific needs of children 0-5 in a family-context.
CARES RFQ 2005
View RFQ (MS Word file)
The San Francisco Department of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF) and First 5 San Francisco (First 5) - the Departments - are jointly committed to ensuring that all children ages 0-5 have access to affordable, high quality child care. In order to reach this goal, the Departments announce $ 3,974,778 in FY 2005/2006 available through this Request for Qualifications.
The purpose of this RFQ is to identify community resources to administer San Francisco CARES. San Francisco CARES is designed to increase workforce quality and stability, with the ultimate goal of raising the quality of early care and education (ECE) settings. SF CARES aims to increase retention among early childhood professionals and to promote workforce stability within the ECE community. SF CARES was put in place to respond to the mismatch between the social need for high quality education for children and the social investment made in those working in the child development field. Given that our children's experiences in these early years are such important predictors of positive outcomes over a lifetime, the child development professionals teaching and interacting with our children deserve recognition and respect as well as encouragement to pursue education and training to teach young children.
Preschool for All Provider and Enrollment Agency 2005
View RFP, Provider Application, and PFA Plan (all MS Word files)
The purpose of this Request for Proposals (RFP) is to solicit proposals from qualified agencies interested in participating in contract negotiations to be the Provider and Enrollment Agency (PEA) for Preschool for All (PFA) in San Francisco County. The successful Agency and its subcontractors/partners (if any) will be expected to work closely with First 5 San Francisco and its other PFA partners to coordinate reimbursements to providers and to assist families with PFA enrollment. The PEA will be a key partner in the Preschool For All Initiative and must support First 5 San Francisco's goal of ensuring universal access to high quality preschool for all 4-year-olds in San Francisco.
Parent ACTION (Achieving Change in our Neighborhoods) 2005
View Application (pdf file)
- Groups whose membership includes: parents and relative caregivers or foster parents of children 0-5 years of age who live in San Francisco.
- Agency representatives who plan on developing parent leadership skills with a specific group of parents or caregivers with the goal that parents manage the grants independently in the second year.
The projects themselves should provide parents AND their children, ages 0-5, opportunities to achieve one of the following:
- Greater opportunities to develop leadership skills that benefit families in San Francisco;
- Greater opportunities to spend time together in activities that promote children's development;
- Greater opportunities for parents and caregivers to provide support to one another; and
- Greater opportunities for families to connect to neighborhood supports in a community-building environment.
The Parent ACTION grant is built on a premise of gradual leadership development that will impact the lives of young children and their families. It commits two years of funding to parent groups, and provides one year of additional funding for parents who most successfully fulfill their project mission. The first year of funding is for $3,000, the second year is for $5,000, and the third year is for $4,000 with an expectation of in-kind services. Requests for Proposals will be released every two years. One proposal for new grantees and one for 2nd year grantees who wish to continue a third year of funding. The next RFP will be released in the Fall of 2006.
RFQ - 17 Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Center Project
View RFQ (pdf file) and the Addendum (pdf file) to the RFQ
Commission funds will create a Multi-Disciplinary Assessment Center (MDAC). The purpose of the MDAC is to provide family-centered developmental assessment services, diagnosis, referrals and case management to children and families needing bioneurological, psychological, and medical assessment for perceived/actual developmental delay associated with behavioral and speech/language issues. The MDAC service population is to focus on infants and children ages 0 to 5, who have been deemed ineligible for Regional Center-based, California Children Services, or School District based services.
RFQ - 16 School Readiness Initiative - South of Market/Bessie Carmichael Elementary School
View RRQ (pdf file) and the Addendum (pdf file) to the RFQ
First 5 San Francisco (San Francisco Children and Families Commission) is announcing its intent to release an RFQ to support the Commission's broad School Readiness Initiative (SRI). The SRI is a three-year Initiative, which aims to improve the ability of families, schools, and communities to prepare children to enter school ready to succeed through the delivery of individual and community targeted support and educational activities.
Agencies applying for funds are expected to implement programs to enhance the school readiness of children (4-5 years old) and their families transitioning into kindergarten at Bessie Carmichael Elementary School. In addition, agencies are expected to deliver school readiness activities that support the developmental needs of children (0-5) and their families living in the South of Market neighborhood.
RFQ - 15 School Readiness Team Leaders for Excelsior /Cleveland Elementary School
View RRQ (pdf file) and the Addendum (pdf file) to the RFQ
First 5 San Francisco (San Francisco Children and Families Commission) is announcing its intent to release an RFQ to support the Commission's broad School Readiness Initiative (SRI). The SRI is a three-year Initiative, which aims to improve the ability of families, schools, and communities to prepare children to enter school ready to succeed through the delivery of individual and community targeted support and educational activities.
Agencies applying for funds are expected to implement programs to enhance the school readiness of children (4-5 years old) and their families transitioning into kindergarten at Cleveland Elementary School. In addition, agencies are expected to deliver school readiness activities that support the developmental needs of children (0-5) and their families living in the Excelsior neighborhood.
Parent ACTION Grant and Parent Selection Board Application
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The San Francisco Children and Families Commission announces the release of The Parent ACTION grant applications and The Parent Selection Board Application: The Parent ACTION grants are intended to be requested by projects that are "Parent Initiated and Parent Lead projects with the emphasis on children from ages 0-5." Parents who want to help in selecting grantees can apply to be on the Parent Selection Board.
RFQ - 14 School Readiness Initiative (SRI) - Home Visiting and Outreach Services For Latino Families Transitioning into Kindergarten
View RRQ (pdf file) and the Addendum (pdf file) to the RFQ
First 5 San Francisco (San Francisco Children and Families Commission) is announcing its intent to release an RFQ to support the Commission's broad School Readiness Initiative (SRI).The SRI is a four-year Initiative which aims to improve the ability of families, schools, and communities to prepare children to enter school ready to succeed through the delivery of individual and community targeted support and educational activities.
Agencies applying for funds are expected to demonstrate their capacity to deliver school readiness activities tailored to the needs of children (4-5 years old) and their families enrolled into Kindergarten at schools participating in the SRI.
RFQ - 13 School Readiness Team Leaders for Western Addition/ Golden Gate ES and John Muir ES
View RRQ (pdf file) and the Addendum (pdf file) to the RFQ
First 5 San Francisco (San Francisco Children and Families Commission) is announcing its intent to release an RFQ to support the Commission's broad School Readiness Initiative (SRI). The SRI is a four-year Initiative which aims to improve the ability of families, schools, and communities to prepare children to enter school ready to succeed through the delivery of individual and community targeted support and educational activities.
Agencies applying for funds are expected to demonstrate their capacity to implement school readiness activities tailored to the needs of children (4-5 years old) and their families transitioning into Kindergarten at Golden Gate ES and John Muir ES. In addition, agencies are expected to demonstrate their capacity to deliver school readiness activities that support the developmental needs of children (0-5) and their families living in the Western Addition.
RFP - 12 School Readiness Initiative (SRI)
View RRP (pdf file) and the Addendum (pdf file) to the RFP
First 5 San Francisco (San Francisco Children and Families Commission) is announcing its intent to release an RFP to support the Commission's broad School Readiness Initiative (SRI). This Initiative seeks to support children's (0-5) and their families' readiness for Kindergarten at five San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) elementary schools in four neighborhoods. The SRI is a four-year initiative and its purpose is to improve the ability of families, schools, and communities to prepare children to enter school ready to succeed. Agencies applying for funds are expected to design and implement school readiness activities tailored to the needs of children (4-5 years old) and their families transitioning into Kindergarten and the developmental needs of children (0-4) and their families living in one of the four target neighborhoods.
RFP - 11 Parent Ambassadors
View RRP (pdf file)
The Children and Families Commission is soliciting interest from organizations or collaboratives interested in establishing the Parent Ambassadors Program. The Parent Ambassador program will use innovative methods to connect with parents of children ages 0-5 where they already gather to help connect them to available resources and educate them about their children's health and development. In the first year this program will serve four neighborhoods and have three components, Parent Ambassadors, Training, Material Development and Public Awareness. This is a three year program and the Commission will award up to $3,000,000 over three years. The maximum allocation for the first year of the grant is $350,000.
RFP - 230 Joint Agency Request for Proposals to Provide Family Support and Preservation Services in the Bayview-Hunters Point Community
The San Francisco Departments of Human Services, and Children, Youth and their Families, and the San Francisco Children and Families Commission are jointly announcing their intent to release an RFP to provide family support and preservation services in the Bayview Hunters Point community. Applications will be available after 9 a.m. December 9, 2002 at 1650 Mission Street, Suite 300, San Francisco, CA. or at www.sfkids.org. A respondents' conference will be held on Wednesday, 12/18/2002 at 9:00 AM at 1650 Mission Street, Third Floor, Suite 300. Proposals are due on Tuesday, 1/14/03 at 5:00 PM.
RFP - 10 Aftercare Services for Homeless Families
View RRP (pdf file) and the Addendum (MS Word file) to the RFP
First Five San Francisco (San Francisco Children and Families Commission) announces the availability of funds to support aftercare services for homeless families transitioning to permanent housing.
Agencies applying for funds are expected to design or enhance, implement, and evaluate aftercare services that will improve homeless families' access to services, housing stability, and sense of personal control. The services must target families with 0-5 year old children, who were homeless in San Francisco and have transitioned to permanent housing. Services should be initiated with families within 60 days of their transition to permanent housing. Initiatives must include an integrated, on-site child watch component for homeless families with children 0-5 while providing aftercare services.
RFP - 09 Evaluation of Commission Programs and Activities
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The Children and Families Commission announces the availability of funds for a three-year evaluation of the Commission's funded programs and activities. This evaluation will address the effectiveness of individual programs as well as the combined effect of these efforts towards reaching the goals and objectives outlined in the Commission's Annual Strategic Plan. The Commission will award a single contract for up to $225,000 for the first year of evaluation activities. Applications will be available after 9 a.m. June 14, 2002 at San Francisco Children and Families Commission, 1390 Market Street, Ste. 900 or at www.sfkids.org.
Request For Qualification - 07 Integrated Children's Dental Services
View RRQ (pdf file) and the Addendum (pdf file) to the RFQ
The Children and Families Commission announces the availability of funds to support a Integrated Children's Dental Services initiative. This initiative will establish additional pediatric dental treatment services and preventive activities to benefit San Francisco children 0 -5 years old. The Commission will award a single grant for up to $945,000 for a three year grant. Applications will be available after 9 a.m. May 8, 2002 at San Francisco Children and Families Commission, 1390 Market Street, Ste. 900 or at www.sfkids.org.
Solicitation of Interest (SOI) 04 Parent Ambassadors
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The Children and Families Commission is soliciting interest from organizations or collaboratives interested in establishing the Parent Ambassadors and the Community Based Information Network (Parent Ambassadors). The Parent Ambassador program would rely on one-on-one personal contact with parents of children ages 0-5, to help connect them to available resources and educate them about children's health and development. This program will use innovative methods to connect with parents where they already gather and has neighborhood steering committees, training, and material development components. The Commission will award $3,000,000 over three years.
Request for Proposal - 05 Family Support
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The Children and Families Commission announces the availability of funds for a Family Support initiative. This initiative will establish family support centers and specific activities in selected neighborhoods and citywide. Individual grants will be limited to $600,000 over three years.
Request for Qualification - 06 Training Program on Homelessness
View RRQ (pdf file), Addendum 1 (pdf file), and Addendum 2 to the RFQ
The Children and Families Commission announces the availability of funds to support a Training Program on Homelessness initiative. This initiative will establish a training module for agencies providing services to homeless children 0 - 5 years old. The training will focus on child development, impacts of homelessness on development and strategies to mitigate those impacts. The Commission will award a single grant of $150,000 over three years.
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