Coastal Family Collaborative Funding

Dare NC is preparing for a potential procurement opportunity related to funding for the Coastal Family Collaborative. This is a pre-RFP signal indicating that discussions are underway for financial support, which may lead to a formal solicitation in the near future. During a recent meeting, the Dare County Board of Commissioners discussed providing $35,000 to cover the first year's rent for the Coastal Family Collaborative's childcare facility. This funding is crucial for the organization as it aims to establish a viable model for childcare services in the area. The board emphasized the importance of this initiative, highlighting that it would allow the nonprofit to focus on operational needs rather than immediate financial burdens. An excerpt from the meeting captures the sentiment: “So, we went through it and the model that they're proposing for the most part is a workable model. If things go as planned, then they can make this work. What they need is they need some money to get started. They aren't going to have full attendance on day one... If we give them the help... then their model will work.” Agency: Dare NC Signal type: pre_RFP Sentinel confidence: 100/100 Independent mentions: 1 Meeting date: August 11, 2026 / Dare NC Vendors interested in this opportunity should closely monitor developments for the formal RFP or RFQ related to this funding initiative.