Dear early learning professional,
Good news! The Department of Early Learning (DEL) is
committed to providing resources to support participation in Early
Achievers. Newly enrolled participants
now have the opportunity to receive a one-time $500 incentive to support
efforts to provide a high-quality learning environment.
In order to be eligible, Early Achievers participants must
meet the following criteria:
- Complete online enrollment in Early Achievers no
earlier than July 1, 2015 and no later than July 1, 2016 (enroll at www.del.wa.gov/Professional/merit.aspx)
- Participant must be enrolled during incentive
application period
Click here to view the application: Enrollment Incentive Application
Click here to view the State-Wide Vendor Payee Form: Vendor Payee Form
Upon receipt, DEL will process applications. Please allow four weeks to receive approval and payment. Incomplete applications cannot be
processed, and will be returned.
If you have any questions, please email DEL at: Needs.BasedGrants@del.wa.gov.
Application Process:
1. Complete the Early
Achievers New Enrollment Incentive application form, and a Washington
Statewide Vendor Payee form. Also, include a W-9 form. Incomplete
application packets will not be accepted.
2. Completed application packets may be mailed
or faxed to the Department of Early Learning (DEL). Please note: due to
certain sensitive information collected in the application forms, applications
sent electronically (by email) will not be accepted.
MAILING ADDRESS
Department of Early
Learning
Attn: Needs-Based
Grants
PO Box 40970
Olympia, WA
98504-0970
FAX (360) 725-4417
FAQs:
Can this incentive be used to
reimburse a participant for purchases already made?
No, this funding may only be used on resources identified in the application
once the incentive has been received.
Does a provider need to save receipts?
Yes, and due to public funding sources, a participant may be asked by the
Department of Early Learning to show receipts associated with this award.
Why does the Statewide Vendor
Payee and W-9 form need to be completed and submitted?
Incentives are paid to qualifying participants directly from the state.
The State of Washington requires that anyone receiving payments from the state
register as a vendor.
What if I already have a Statewide
Vendor Payee number?
If you think you have a Statewide Vendor Payee number, please be sure to
write it on the application forms that you submit. If you are not sure if you
have a number, you can check the online database here: http://www.des.wa.gov/services/ContractingPurchasing/Business/VendorPay/Pages/VL.aspx.
If you do not have a number, one can be generated for you by filling out and
submitting the Statewide Vendor Payee/W-9 form.
Can an Early Achievers participant
receive more than one New Enrollment Incentive?
No. A participant may not receive more than one Early Achievers New
Enrollment Incentive, this is a one-time support. However, participants may
also apply for an Early Achievers Needs-Based Grant, based on their
participation status. Click here for more information about Needs-Based Grants.
Who can I contact if I have
questions?
Please contact DEL at Needs.BasedGrants@del.wa.gov.
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