REQUEST FOR APPLICATIONS 2.0
Continued Collaboration

All Children Thrive – California (ACT) helps California communities prevent and mitigate Adverse Childhood Events by offering coaching and technical assistance to make policies and systems better for children’s health and wellbeing.

ACT is pleased to announce this Request for Application (RFA) – Continued Collaboration to support and foster collaboration among existing ACT 2.0 and ACT 3.0 projects.  Through this RFA, successful ACT 2.0 grantees will support ACT 3.0 grantees by providing technical assistance and sharing insights from their ACT project experience.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:

Applicants must be ACT 2.0 projects that have successfully completed their ACT 2.0 grant deliverables.  We will award up to eight to ten (8-10) applicants.

FUNDING ALLOCATION

(applicants can only apply for one of the following options):

1. Collaboration with one ACT 3.0 project, grantee will be awarded $15,000
2. Collaboration with two ACT 3.0 projects, grantee will be awarded $20,000

These funds are a one-time allocation to support ACT activities from July, 2024 through March, 2025. Applicants are to remain cognizant that the use of ACT appropriations from the California General Fund and the activities proposed in response to this RFA must be consistent with the authority provided under SB115.  Funding is contingent upon available revenues and appropriations by the Legislature and the California Department of Public Health.

*Please see below “Grant Requirements” for the definition of “collaboration.”

GRANT REQUIREMENTS

1. Learning Community Sessions: Grantees must attend at least two Learning Community (LC) sessions to co-facilitate LC sessions to share best practices with ACT 3.0 projects. (Approximately eight hours: four hours to participate in LC and four hours of prep time)
2. Collaborative Meetings: Grantees must meet with ACT 3.0 projects at least monthly for a total of at least eight (8) collaborative meetings.  Please see attached ACT 3.0 Project List. (Approximately 32 hours: one-hour meetings and one hour of prep time per project)
3. Sharing Tools and Resources: Grantees must support the growth and development of ACT 3.0 projects by sharing relevant tools, resources, and expertise. (Approximately 20 hours)
4. ACT Annual Conference: ACT project staff and at least two youth and one adult Design Team members from the grantee’s jurisdiction must attend the annual ACT conference to share insights and foster collaboration.  Grantees are responsible for coordinating with community members. (Approximately 104 hours: 24 hours for conference participation and 80 hours for coordination/presentation prep).  Grant funding will cover associated travel costs for project staff and conference fees for all participants. **Community members will need to apply for a travel stipend from ACT.  Information will be made available by September 1, 2024.

The ACT Conference, themed “Healing Together: Bridging Trauma Prevention and Racial Equity,” spotlights Positive and Adverse Childhood Experiences (PACEs) and their impact on individuals, families, and communities. It’s a hub for collaboration, research dissemination, and best practice promotion. Attendees engage in presentations and workshops to deepen their understanding of childhood trauma and its lasting effects.

There will be five tracks for attendees of the conference:

a. Your Role in Healing Trauma: Acknowledging Community Experiences and Preventing Further Harm

This track focuses on imparting essential insights and practical strategies for implementing trauma-informed approaches and services within communities. Participants will explore core principles, access to services, power-building, and cultural considerations, leaving equipped to foster healing within themselves and their communities.

b. Culture as a Method to Address Trauma

Delve into the rich tapestry of cultures that shape California, and explore how these diverse identities can serve as tools in reducing trauma for our children. This track examines cultural intersections, community formation, and the utilization of cultural diversity as a means of healing and support.

c. Community Agency & Power

Explore the potent force of community agency in preventing and healing from trauma. This session will navigate the challenges of effecting systemic change within environments that may not align with community values, while also addressing strategies for preventing burnout and fostering empowerment within communities and organizations.

d. Equity in Action: Passing Policies and Transforming Systems for Accessible Resources in Trauma Prevention & Mitigation

Discover dynamic strategies for driving policy and systems change to ensure equitable access to resources in trauma prevention efforts. Presenters will delve into data-driven advocacy, systems mapping, community engagement, and equity-centered design, empowering participants to catalyze meaningful change in pursuit of a more just and inclusive society.

e.Youth Power Through Action (youth community members)

Youth will embark on a transformative journey of agency and action, where each workshop is carefully curated to equip youth with the tools and insights needed to drive change in their community.   Participants will navigate their leadership journey with clarity and purpose, exploring their strengths and talents.  Participants will delve into the heart of system change and addressing root causes from a youth perspective and will learn about youth voices in ACT-funded projects.

Design Team members of ACT-funded projects are encouraged to showcase their work and insights by presenting at the conference. Presentations should be planned according to the tracks listed above.

This is an opportunity to exchange ideas, highlight successes, and learn from one another’s experiences in implementing policy and system change efforts. Your contributions are valuable in advancing the goals of the ACT initiative, and your presentations will enrich the collective knowledge and efforts to address childhood trauma effectively. We look forward to hearing from you and celebrating the impact of your projects at the conference.

GRANT DETAILS

1. Grant Term: July 2024 – March 2025
2. Grant Amount: Up to $20,000 [see funding allocation above]

APPLICATION DEADLINE, AWARD ANNOUNCEMENT DATE

RFAs must be submitted between May 3, 2024 through May 31, 2024. Grant awards will be announced by July 1, 2024.  The ACT Director will have the final decision on grant awards.

BUDGET FUNDING REQUEST

The grant payments will be on a cost-reimbursement basis with monthly invoicing due 30 days after the end of the month. Complete attached Budget Funding Request that aligns with your proposed project. Provide a budget estimate that includes ACT-funded staff time for Learning Community sessions, collaborative meetings, and participation and presentation in ACT conference.  Please specify the number of adult and youth community members attending the ACT conference and include stipends for their participation in the project and attendance at the conference, as well as conference registration fees for all participants, and staff travel costs for attending the annual ACT conference. Administrative costs are eligible up to 15% of total personnel costs.  Operating expenses should be limited due to scope of work.

ATTACHMENTS

1. RFA Application
2. ACT 3.0 Project List (for reference)
3. Budget Template
4. Funding Guidelines (for reference)

Please submit your application by 5:00 p.m.  May 30, 2024 at Info@act-ca.org.

Thank you again for your interest in partnering with All Children Thrive-California. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact Lourdes Perez at LP@phadvocates.org.