Requests for Proposals
Periodically, Smart Start of Brunswick County solicits bids from individuals and/or vendors for various projects. Listed below are current, open Requests for Proposals.
Smart Start of Brunswick County
Request for Proposals
Smart Start of Brunswick County (SSBC), a private, non-profit agency, is the designated Local Partnership for Children authorized to administer and oversee the use of state Smart Start funding. SSBC is currently accepting proposals for the following activities for a 3-year term: Child Passenger Safety; Kaleidoscope Play & Learn; Positive Parenting Program; and Technical Assistance, Consultation, and Coaching to support the early childhood community.
SSBC strategically provides funding to qualified organizations to support the vision and mission of the Partnership. Smart Start legislation mandates that local funds are spent on specific evidence-based and/or evidence-informed services that align precisely with those found in the Smart Solutions catalog. Smart Solutions
Request an electronic proposal packet by contacting Krista Campana, Executive Director of Smart Start of Brunswick County: [email protected] (910) 523-2969.
Funding will be based on the appropriation of funds to Smart Start by the North Carolina General Assembly. Evaluation criteria may include the following: evidence of effectiveness; proposed annual outcomes, knowledge/experience with model fidelity or other programmatic guidelines; complete and succinct proposal components; scope and feasibility of project; relevant organization and staff experience/expertise; substantiation of need; and cost effectiveness.
Proposals are due Thursday, February 27, 2025 by 5pm.