The New Hampshire Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Division of Economic Stability (“Department”) is seeking responses to this Request for Applications (RFA or “solicitation”) from qualified Vendors to provide tuition assistance to qualifying early childhood education (ECE) and out-of-school time (OST) staff for college-level courses to develop professional qualifications associated with improved children’s kindergarten readiness and success in OST settings. The Tuition Assistance Program will provide tuition assistance for college-level courses to increase qualifications among New Hampshire’s ECE and OST workforce,  who otherwise might not have the financial means to afford such classes due to the industry’s pay structure, and serve as a stepping-stone to a degree program and career advancement.

• RFA-2024-DES-02-EARLY .pdf
• Appendix A – Form P-37 General Provisions and Standard Exhibits .pdf
• Appendix B – Culturally and Linguistically Appropriate Services (CLAS) Requirements .docx
• Appendix C – Transmittal Letter and Vendor Information .docx
• Appendix D – Technical Response to Questions .docx
• Appendix E – New Hampshire Afterschool Professional Development System Guidebook .pdf
• Misc. Appendices – rfa-2023-des-02-early-Submission Checklist .docx
  
  

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