New Best Starts for Kids Funding Opportunity - Capital Program
Dear Neighbor,
I regularly hear from community organizations about their desire to establish community centers or other capital projects so I’m excited to announce that the Best Starts for Kids Capital Program request for proposals (RFP) is now open!
This funding opportunity closes on Friday, May 26 at 2PM, please submit your application by then.
Click here to view the full funding opportunity details and apply.
Overview
The Best Starts Capital Program will provide grants for building repairs, renovations and new construction or expansion to improve access to high quality programs and services for low-income children, young people, and families, with a priority for those serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. In addition, rural areas and or low-income areas with lack of access will be prioritized.
This RFP will fund Priority 2 projects, as outlined in the Best Starts for Kids Implementation Plan, including renovations and repairs to existing multi-use Community Centers, Early Learning Centers, Child Care or Recreational Facilities to address critical health and safety issues. The capital grant funds awarded under Priority 2 are expected not to exceed $500,000 for any single facility over the life of the levy.
Read more about this funding opportunity and how to apply on the Best Starts blog.
Apply to join the Access Paratransit Advisory Committee by April 30th!
Metro is actively recruiting new members – including a South King County District 5 representative – to serve on the Access Paratransit Advisory Committee (APAC). Our riders have a vital role in informing the mobility services Metro provides. This is especially important for riders with mobility challenges who are unable to easily access or use regular buses, which is where the Access Paratransit Advisory Committee plays an integral role.
Committee membership is comprised of Access riders, family members of Access riders, representatives of organizations that provide services to Access riders and representatives of organizations that support Access riders who have limited English proficiency.
Each member is appointed to serve a two-year term and the application deadline is April 30.
Those who are interested can apply to the APAC at King County’s website here.
More information can be found on the Metro Matters blog.
Join King County in Celebrating Earth Day 2023!
While Earth Day comes around only once a year, the small actions we each take to love, protect, and restore our natural environment add up. Join King County April 17-22, as we spotlight Earth-friendly activities that can make a difference every day of the year. Explore volunteer events, show your love for the outdoors, reduce your waste, take public transportation, walk, run, roll, or bike on our regional trails, and more.
Let’s keep working together each day to love, protect, and restore the natural environment that connects us all.
Learn more about volunteer events you can participate in and other ways we can help keep our region and planet healthy.
Interested in Running for Office, But Not Sure Where to Start?
This April, King County Elections (KCE) will host several virtual workshops for those interested in running for office.
Information covered will include how to file for office, key deadlines, submitting the local voters’ pamphlet statement, voter lists, and much more. The Public Disclosure Commission (PDC) will go over basic campaign disclosure requirements.
Candidate filing week is from May 15 to May 19, with the deadline to withdraw the following Monday, May 22. With over 320 offices subject to the election, KCE anticipates 650-700 candidates will file to run in 2023. Candidates are encouraged to file online.
To find other resources available for candidates, visit the KCE website.
As always, I value your thoughts, ideas, and input. Please feel welcome to contact me via email at Dave.Upthegrove@kingcounty.gov.
You can watch Council meetings via livestream on the Council's website or on KCTV channel 22. We take general public comment on the 4th Tuesday of every month.
To learn more about testifying before Council go to: https://www.kingcounty.gov/council/committees/full_council.aspx
Sincerely,
Dave Upthegrove
King County Councilmember
District 5
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