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FY23 Program Funding Request (PFR) Process

Supplemental Budget Funding Process

At the request and direction of WACTC and in partnership with SBCTC leadership, the Workforce Education team has developed the following process for distributing new system resources to our colleges. This information is provided to provide an overview and introduction to this new and expedited approach. We acknowledge this new approach will generate questions and we are dedicated to providing guidance and support as we implement this new process.

A non-credit/continuing education/self-support credential, micro-pathway, or program may be eligible for this funding provided it meets the intent of the funding. The distinguishing characteristic is to fund programs that expand enrollment and system capacity, while preparing students for entry into credential-bearing high demand programs. Proposals must demonstrate a clearly articulated pathway.

Key elements of the funding approaches

  • Move resources to colleges as quickly as possible
  • Ease of administration, uniformity across funding streams
  • Resources made available for program growth/development/modification
  • SBCTC will utilize enrollment trend data (baseline) and related CIP codes in the review and awarding process.
  • Redistribution policy will be discussed and established after year two of funding, based on outcomes and college input.
  • Application webinars will be provided to support colleges in these processes.
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We are excited to announce a new funding opportunity aimed at increasing capacity in nursing programs. We invite colleges to apply for funds through the link provided below. Recipient colleges are required to expand enrollments in certificate, associate, and baccalaureate-level nursing programs by Spring 2025. This year's application process is similar to last year's nursing expansion funding (referred to as Nursing 200) and will be administered and monitored outside of the OGMS system. This funding opportunity presents an excellent chance to address the growing demand for skilled nursing professionals. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or require further information. 

  • Contact: Anna Nikolaeva, Policy Associate
  • Funding Details
    • If awarded in FY24, colleges will receive the same level of funding in FY25, with an opportunity to apply for additional funds in FY25 (new application will open in Spring of 2024)  
    • Projected enrollment growth must be achieved by Spring 2025.  
    • Funding value is set at $9,000 per FTE to provide consistency with Nursing 200 allocations.  
    • 125 total FTEs are available system-wide.
    • Proposed FTE increases must be in addition to FTEs funded through Nursing 200 allocation.
    • Priority consideration will be given to programs that did not receive Nursing 200 funding or who are significantly increasing enrollment targets beyond their original request. 

Important Dates

Monday, July 24, 2023; 2:00 p.m.

Workforce Education staff hosted a webinar for those seeking additional information. (passcode: h0BvZw^9)

Wednesday, August 2, 2023; by 5:00 p.m.

Additional questions about this funding opportunity may be submitted any time prior to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, August 2. Q&As will also be posted online.

Wednesday, August 16, 2023; by 5:00 p.m.

Applicationsare due.  
  • Cybersecurity Enrollments
  • Nursing Education Enrollments 
  • The Program Funding Request (PFR) is an expedited, data informed funding request process this is administered and monitored outside of the OGMS system.
  • College will provide a description of the key elements of the college’s plan to utilize funds.
  • Colleges requesting funding to expand FY23 enrollments and/or build capacity to expand enrollment by FY25 will utilize the same PFR process.
    • Programs able to expand enrollments in FY23 will be prioritized in funding decisions.
    • Should requests exceed available resources, allocations will be scaled proportionately according to size of request relative to amount of resource available.
  • Health Care Simulation Labs 
  • The Base Plus Request is an expedited funding request process this is administered and monitored outside of the OGMS system.
  • College will provide a description of the key elements of the college’s plan to utilize funds.
  • Colleges requesting funding will receive resources according to the following model, assuming full participation. Survey colleges pre-allocation to declare interest/refuse funds. 
    • Base: Ongoing funding (approximately $1.6M) is split equally among colleges.
    • Plus: One-time funding (approximately $6.4 M) is prorated based on colleges self-identified need.
  • Contact: Anna Nikolaeva, Policy Associate
  • The Streamlined Competitive Process is an expedited funding request process this is administered and monitored outside of the OGMS system.
  • Applicants will provide a description of the key elements of the agency’s plan to utilize funds.
  • Contact: Carolyn McKinnon, Policy Associate
  • CDL Funding will be administered as a competitive grant application in OGMS.
  • Information about the 2022-23 CDL Fund application is now available. Applications are due October 20, 2022.
  • Application Webinar: September 29, 2022; 9:00 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
    Zoom meeting (optional; will be recorded)
    Meeting ID: 884 1769 2676
    Call in: (253) 215-8782; 88417692676#

Important Dates

May 26, 2022

Program Funding Requests Released

June 2, 2022

Program Funding Webinar Recording 

June 16, 2022

Program Funding Requests Due
Questions & Answers (as of June 10, 2022)
Assurances

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Last Modified: 10/18/23, 2:00 PM

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