Education Innovation: RFP from Intel Foundation for work in Haiti

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Intel Foundation Request for Proposals

 

 

Grant Overview

 

The Intel Foundation seeks to support the rebuilding effort in Haiti.  Specifically, our objective is to support programs and projects that promote the following areas:

 

• Digital literacy for youth or adults.  This includes programs that introduce youth or adults to basic computer skills (how to operate a computer, effective use of basic office applications, Internet, communication tools, etc.) and how those skills can be used to enhance personal, professional or educational objectives.   

 

• Economic self-sufficiency skills training, particularly for women and girls (see Proposal Guidelines below).  This may include training in areas such as:

o         job skills

o         employability skills

o         financial skills, and/or

o         entrepreneurship

 

• Science or technology education for youth (ages 8-25 years).  This includes programs that either:

o         teach science inquiry and research, and/or

o         deliver subject matter content in specific scientific or technology disciplines. 

 

The Intel Foundation invites qualified nonprofit organizations to submit proposals for a grant to support work in any of these specified areas.  Grants will be made in the range of $25K to $150K to support work that must be accomplished during the period February 1, 2012 through June 30, 2013.  

 

 

Proposal Guidelines

 

Intel Foundation grant funding must be used to support a program or project that addresses one or more of the areas specified above.  The proposal must clearly articulate the manner in which the applicant’s program or project will address the Intel Foundation’s specific funding objective(s).

 

Programs that address economic self-sufficiency skills training (job skills, job development and/or entrepreneurship) may address the needs of both males and females in Haiti.  However, special consideration will be given to proposals that particularly target women and/or girls as a key audience.   

 

 

Considerations and Restrictions

 

• This invitation to submit a proposal is limited to organizations determined to be a charitable nonprofit organization under Section 501c3 of the U.S. Tax Code, or to equivalent international organizations that are organized for an educational or charitable purpose, and which qualify for funding under US Tax Code provisions allowing for “expenditure responsibility”.   The Intel Foundation reserves the right to exercise its sole judgment in determining which organizations will qualify for an Intel Foundation grant. 
• Proposals submitted to the Intel Foundation must comply with the Required Elements of a Proposal as described below. The Intel Foundation reserves the right to decline to consider any proposal that does not contain the required elements. 
• The Intel Foundation reserves the right to determine, in its sole discretion, whether any of the proposals submitted through this Request for Proposals qualify for funding, and may, in its sole judgment, determine that no grants will be awarded. 
• If a proposal for funding is selected through this RFP process, the organization will be invited to submit a formal application through the Intel Foundation online process, and required to enter into a grant agreement with the Intel Foundation to receive funding.  No liability or commitments are made or implied until such agreement has been approved and signed by both parties.

 

 

Required Elements of a Proposal

 

1.      Organizational Information  Briefly address each item:

a)      Your organization’s history, mission and goals.

b)      Key programs of your organization, with a brief statement of their accomplishments and impact.

c)      Key programs being implemented in Haiti, with a brief statement of their accomplishments and impact. 

d)      Key leadership of the organization: Executive Director and Board of Directors

e)      US Tax ID (if US organization):

 

2.      Project Information  Specifically address each item:

a)      Description of the project to which you would apply Intel Foundation funds

• What are the goals and objectives of the project for participant and community outcomes and impact?
• How do those objectives align with the Intel Foundation funding objectives? 
• How does the project operate?  How are services delivered?

b)      Program Management

• Who will manage the project?
• Identify staff structure, including roles and staff time (FTE) supporting the project.

c)      Coordination with Others

• Describe the extent to which you cooperate with other organizations or institutions to accomplish the objectives of this program.  Who are those organizations and what is their role?

d)      Recruitment and Participation

• How will you recruit members of the target audience to participate?
• How many participants do you expect to complete the program in 2012?

e)      Milestones and Timeline

• Describe the key milestones and timeline for your program.  

f)        Support and Follow-Up

• Describe, if any, support and/or follow-up activities planned with participants after they have completed your program.

g)      Evaluation and Quality Assurance

• Describe your program evaluation plan.  Please be specific about what you evaluate, and your plan for the collection and analysis of data to evaluate program quality and outcomes.

h)      Tracking and Reporting

• Describe systems that you have in place for tracking and reporting activities, budget, and participant outcomes

 

3.      Key Activities and Timetable for 2012 and 2013

In table format (as below), identify key activities and measureable goals for your program in 2012 and 2013.  What are the key milestones and goals, and when are they expected to occur?

 

Activity or Goal	Timetable (Target Date)

 

4.      Budget

Please complete the attached budget template.                           

 

 

Review Criteria

 

The Intel Foundation will include the following criteria when reviewing proposals:

 

1)      Alignment of organization mission and capabilities with the proposed activities and goals, including demonstrated experience in implementing projects of this type.

2)      Overall quality and viability of proposal.

• All required elements, quality and clarity of response
• Thoroughness and thoughtfulness of project plan, including projected impact and measurement
• Likelihood of success

3)      Cost and cost effectiveness

• Itemized budget (with line items explained)
• Goals are challenging, but reasonable to the scale of proposed grant activities.

 

 

Application Deadlines

 

Proposals must be submitted to the Intel Foundation by end of day October 31, 2011.

We expect to announce those invited to submit a formal application by December 31, 2011, though the Intel Foundation retains the discretion to adjust this timeline if needed to accomplish follow-up questions, interviews and/or site visits.

 

 

How to Submit

 

Proposals should be submitted by email to the Intel Foundation at intel.foundation@intel.com.  Subject should contain the following:  “RFP proposal for Haiti – org name”

 

 

Questions about this RFP?

 

Contact for this RFP is:             Elisabeth Zeller

Intel Foundation

elisabeth.m.zeller@intel.com

Phone: 503-712-3377