Funding Application Process
Proposal Timelines:
- RFP A & B Open: Monday, July 7, 2025
- RFP A & B Close: Friday, August 1, 2025
- All funded proposals will be notified by Tuesday, September 30, 2025
- Funds will be paid out by Metro United Way in a lump sum upon notice of funding approval and a signed agreement with Metro United Way
Proposal Scoring:
- All proposals will be scored based on the following rubrics:
- RFP A Rubric
- RFP B Rubric
Post Award Process
Reporting Process RFP A:
- Six months and one year post funding partners will provide a written update to Metro United Way including but not limited to:
- Updates on progress made towards completing the activities in their proposal
- Updates on progress towards meeting the 2-3 goals outlined in their proposal
- How the project has supported or made progress towards meeting R4K’s vison and outcome areas
- What have the funded partner(s) learned from the project?
- Funded partners will be added to R4K’s listserv and encouraged to engage with the Ready for K Alliance during and after funding
Reporting Process RFP B:
- The funded partner(s) will be required to share informal updates on the project, including a financial update, to Metro United Way staff monthly or as requested
- Funded partner(s) will be required to present a project update, including a financial update, to Ready for K’s Guiding Team six months and one year following the funding award including but not limited to:
- Updates on progress made towards completing the activities in their proposal
- Updates on progress towards meeting the 2-3 goals outlined in their proposal
- How the project has supported or made progress towards meeting R4K’s vison and outcome areas
- What have the funded partner(s) learned from the project?
- What are next steps for this project including plans for ongoing funding if applicable.
- Funded partner(s) will be required to present a project update to the Ready for K Alliance at a Quarterly Ready for K Meeting within a year of the funding award