Gates Foundation–Partnering for the Future: Investing in Native Student Success Project-Due April 1!!

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is pleased to announce a Request for Proposals (RFP) to increase the success of Native American students in Washington State and the greater Portland, Oregon area. If your program is aligned with the identified goals and priority programs outlined in the attached guidelines, we invite you to submit a proposal by 5pm on April 1, 2014.

 Please note that the foundation’s new submission process requires applicants to complete the foundation’s RFP template which can be downloaded through our online grant application tool, Unison: http://unison.gatesfoundation.org. If you have technical questions about the proposal submission process, please contact Nelson Khov at nelson.khov@gatesfoundation.org.

Program Officer LiLi Liu is responsible for managing the application process and grant investments but will not be able to provide individual guidance on program content due to the high volume of requests, as well as to ensure an unbiased selection process. If you have questions related to the identified goals, priority programs, or proposal questions, we encourage your participation in two Information Sessions co-hosted by the Gates Foundation and Potlatch Fund on February 26^th and March 19^th via teleconference.

 For assistance in preparing a competitive proposal please contact us at don@sparrowhawkco.com