Purpose
Metro United Way is committed to ensuring every young child in Southern Indiana has the resources and support to thrive. Through the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ), we work with local organizations to:
- Increase parents’ and caregivers’ understanding of developmental milestones
- Strengthen kindergarten readiness
- Connect families to early intervention services and community supports
Metro United Way is seeking nonprofit and community-based organizations to participate in the Ages & Stages Questionnaires (ASQ) Partnership. This RFP seeks to understand your organization’s programs, capacity, community reach, and ability to support families. Information provided will help determine which partnership level—Strategic or Referral—best aligns with your organization’s strengths and goals.
Eligibility & Requirements
Eligible applicants: Nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, or other entities with programs serving young children and families in Harrison County, IN, Clark County, IN, Floyd County, IN.
Timeline & Notification
- RFP release date: Monday, 9/21/2026
- Submission deadline: Thursday, 10/15/2026
- Review and evaluation period: 10/15/2026-11/5/2026
- Notification of partnership selection: Tuesday, 11/10/2026
- ASQ Partner Kickoff Meeting: Wednesday, 12/02/2026
Evaluation & Scoring Criteria
Submissions will be reviewed by Metro United Way staff using the following criteria:
- Strategic vs. Referral fit based on organizational capacity, community reach, and program alignment.
- Ability to engage and retain families in programming.
- Overall clarity, completeness, and feasibility of responses.
Scoring will be applied consistently across all applicants to ensure fairness and transparency