CCQS Observation and Coaching Services Grant
| Grant Title: | CCQS Observation and Coaching Services Grant |
| Solicitation #: | 22-DWS-S003 |
| Funding Source: | Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) |
| Application Deadline: | June 14, 2021, 5:00 PM MDT. Proposals must be received no later than 5:00 PM. Proposals received after 5:00 PM will not be accepted. Proposals may not be faxed or emailed. Grant Application Form |
| Program Start Date: | July 1, 2021 |
| Program End Date: | June 30, 2022 |
| Pre-Proposal Meeting (Live Virtual): | Tuesday, June 8, 2021, 2:00 p.m. MDT. Meeting Recording |
| Contact Information: | DWS Program Specialist: Kim Melville kmelville@utah.gov, 385-235-1366 or DWS Contract Analyst: April Gardner acgardner@utah.gov, 801-526-9345 |
Purpose
The Office of Child Care partners with local agencies providing observations and coaching services to implement the Child Care Quality System and other quality improvement initiatives to fidelity throughout the state. Guided by OCC, the awarded grantee will play a key role in evaluating and measuring the emotional, academic, and social environment of children in programs that have chosen to apply for a certified CCQS quality rating. Using the Environment Rating Scales (ERS) the grantee will conduct observations throughout the state. Additionally, the grantee provides professional development, coaching, and technical assistance to child care providers.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to be considered eligible for this grant, an organization shall meet the following requirements:
- Registered non-profit agency or a government entity
- Physical presence in the Wasatch Front
- Able to provide statewide support services
Application
Addendum
- Pre-Proposal Meeting Recording posted to Announcement Tab. (Updated 6/10/2021)
- Pre-Proposal PowerPoint presentation has been added to the Application Tab. (Update 6/10/2021)