The Florida Developmental Disabilities Council, Inc. (FDDC) is pleased to announce that this request for proposals (RFP #2010-HC-8300) is released in order to fund activities that will facilitate collaboration and strategic planning for stakeholders throughout the state in order to provide funding sustainability to the Early Steps program.

Individuals, not-for-profit, and for-profit agencies may submit proposals in response to this RFP. FDDC has set aside up to $93,000 of federal funds for a period not to exceed one (1) year for fiscal support of this RFP, however the project is intended to be completed within a shorter period of time. Continuation of tasks identified in the plan will be conducted by the lead agency, therefore funding for subsequent years are not anticipated.

Copies of this RFP can be downloaded from the FDDC website (www.fddc.org) or copies may be requested by writing: FDDC, 124 Marriott Drive, Suite 201, Tallahassee, FL 32301, (850)488-4180 or Toll Free 1(800)580-7801 or TDD Toll Free 1(888)488-8633.

The deadline for submitting written questions and letters of intent for this RFP is October 30, 2009. Letters of intent are encouraged but not mandatory. Letters of Intent will only be accepted by fax, mail, or hand delivery. Letters of Intent by email will not be accepted. All answers to written questions will be posted on the FDDC website during the week of November 6, 2009. The deadline for submitting proposals for this RFP to FDDC is December 2, 2009, 2:00 p.m. (EST).