REQUEST FOR PROPSALS

EXPANDING WORKFORCE HORIZONS FOR TEXAS YOUTH

JANUARY 2014

GRANT DUE DATE: FEBRUARY 19, 2014

PART I – FUNDING OPPORTUNITY PROPOSAL DESCRIPTION

During the 83rd Texas Legislative session, the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service was awarded special initiative funds to help support and enhance educational outreach in the area of workforce and career development targeting youth audiences. The purpose of this RFP is to provide information and instructions for Extension employees to apply for funds to support county, multi-county, district, regional, or state wide programming efforts in the areas of workforce development and/or career development.

PART II – AWARD INFORMATION

  1. Available funding
    For the 2014 RRP cycle, there will be a total of $34,000 available to fund up to five (5) competitive grants at the amount of $5,000 each funded for state, regional, district, or multi-county programming efforts and an additional six (6) projects at the amount of $1,500 each for county level programming efforts.
  2. Eligible applicants

Any Texas A&M AgriLife Extension professional employee who is currently conducting, or wishing to expand programming efforts, in the areas of either youth workforce development or career development (see definitions, Part IV). Educational focus must be towards youth in middle, junior, or high school.

  1. Deadline for submitting proposal

All applications must be submitted via e-mail to Dr. Toby Lepley at by Wednesday, February 19, 2014 by 5:00 pm central. No late or incomplete proposals will be considered.

  1. Program implementation period

All educational programming efforts funded must take place between March 1, 2014 and December 31, 2014.

  1. Program reporting and evaluation
    All funded proposals will be required to conduct project reporting (fiscal and program), as well as use an evaluation with both standardized program questions and custom project focused questions.
  2. Use of funds

Funds will be administered through the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service and must adhere to all fiscal guidelines regarding use of state funds. These funds can be used for educational resources related to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service business. Examples include - computers, calculators, professional development, travel, digital cameras, printers, and resource materials. The funds may not be used for professional membership dues, awards, plaques, sales tax, food or refreshments. Prior to incurring an expense, the agent/specialist will work with the District Office/state office for purchasing guidelines and to ensure that state purchasing procedures are followed.

PART III – APPLICATION AND SUBMISSION INFORMATION

A. Electronic Application Package

Only electronic applications in Microsoft Word will be accepted.

B. Content and Form of Application Submission

  1. Project/Program Information (1/2 page)
  2. Title/Name of Project/Program
  3. Focus area of proposal (career development, workforce development or both – see definitions)
  4. Proposed Project Dates (include proposed beginning and ending dates)
  5. Project/Program Site Location(s)
  6. Persons name, address, city, state, zip, and email serving as coordinator
  7. Project Summary/Abstract (1/2 page maximum)
    Include the project/program summary/abstract for the period of time this application is intended to support.
  8. Project Narrative (2 pages maximum)
    Provide a narrative which includes the following sections:
    a.Purpose of project/program

b.Objectives of project/program
c.Description of target audience and potential number involved
d.Program/Project design/implementation plan
e.Outcome Measures

  1. Key Persons/Collaborators Involved (1/2 page maximum)
    List all key Extension persons and their roles involved in project/program as well as any collaborating individuals, groups,
    organizations outside of Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service.
  2. Budget (1/2 page maximum)

Provide a budget, including estimates and description of how funds will be used. Please be detailed with explanations.

PART IV - DEFINITIONS

Workforce Development: career development that is directed to a targeted field. Standards and criteria are identified and outlined. Includes internships and apprenticeships.

Career Development: developing youth to a career (i.e. character, values, communication, time management, etc).

For questions or assistance, contact:

Dr. Toby L. Lepley

Associate Professor & Extension 4-H and Youth Development Specialist

Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service

4180 State Hwy 6 South

College Station, TX 77845

Phone:979.845.1212

Email:

EXPANDING WORKFORCE HORIZONS FOR TEXAS YOUTH
Grant Proposal Submission
PART I: PROJECT INFORMATION
TITLE OF PROJECT/PROGRAM:
FOCUS AREA: /  Career Development /  Workforce Development /  Combination of Both
AMOUNT APPLYING FOR: /  $5,000 (state, district, multi-county) /  $1,500 (county)
PROPOSED PROJECT DATES:
(must be completed by Dec. 31, 2014 at latest) / to
PROJECT/PROGRAM SITE(S):
COORDINATOR NAME(S):
COORDINATOR COUNTY/UNIT:
COORDINATOR ADDRESSS:
COORDINATOR CITY/ST/ZIP:
COORDINATOR EMAIL:
COORDINATOR PHONE:
PART II: PROJECT SUMMARY (include a project/program summary/abstract for the period of time this application is intended to support.)
PART II: PROJECT NARRATIVE (provide narrative information on the items listed below. This section is a maximum of two pages.)
Purpose of project/program:
Objectives of project/program:
Description of target audience and potential number involved:
Program/Project design/
implementation plan:
Outcome Measures:
PART IV: KEY PERSONS COLLABORATORS/INVOLVED (1/2 PAGE MAXIMUM)
NAME / TITLE / ORGANIZATION / ROLE
PART V: PROJECT/PROGRAM BUDGET. Provide a budget, including estimates and description of how funds will be used. Please be detailed with explanations. (1/2 PAGE MAXIMUM)
ITEM / AMOUNT / DESCRIPTION/JUSTIFICATION
TOTAL BUDGET REQUEST / $