Presenters: Nicole Young & Nicole Lezin (CORE consultants)

Interpreter: Stella Lauerman

Bilingual meeting support: Gisella Carrasco

Language: English, with simultaneous Spanish interpretation

Join us as we provide a high-level review and opportunities to practice key concepts and tools from the previous CORE RFP trainings on:

• Developing a Theory of Change and Logic Model with an Equity Lens

• Developing a Statement of Need & Strengths with an Equity Lens

• Developing Your Programmatic Approach & Evaluation Strategy

• Finding & Using Community-level Data on DataShare and Other Sources

• How to Use the Online Portal for CORE RFP Applications

• Preparing a Program Budget and Budget Narrative

The recordings and slides will be available in English and Spanish on HSD’s website after the event. The budget template is only available in English.

The County and City of Santa Cruz released the CORE Investments Request for Proposals (RFP) on June 3, 2024, with applications due on August 2, 2024. You can find the CORE RFP and any addenda on the County’s website.

For more information on the CORE Investments RFP, including a timetable of all major dates, training and technical assistance opportunities, and all corresponding documents, please visit the Human Services Department’s (HSD’s) website.

Any questions related to the contents of the RFP or the overall funding process should be sent to HSD at COREFunding@santacruzcountyca.gov.

Please send questions about the trainings and TA sessions to Nicole Young, Optimal Solutions Consulting, at nicole@opti-solutions.com.

Watch recordings of previous events on the CORE Resources page.