CORE Investments FYs 2025 - 2028

Invitation to the FY 2025-28 CORE Investments RFP, NOW CLOSED
CLICK HERE to review the now closed, FY 2025-28 CORE Investments RFP invitation, process and materials.

CORE RFP Timeline
For a larger view of the RFP timeline click on the image above or, CLICK HERE

FY 2025-28 CORE Investments Priorities and Funding Structure
There is significant need in all areas of the CORE Conditions of Health and Well-Being in Santa Cruz County, but due to funding limitations, services must be prioritized. As a result, the Santa Cruz County Board of Supervisors and the Santa Cruz City Council directed that CORE Investments proposals for the fiscal year (FY) 2025-28 (July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028) award cycle be requested for the following categories: 
  • Lifelong Learning & Education 
  • Thriving Families 
  • Healthy Environments 

Individualized Online Portal Support
Individualized portal support for the Reviewr platform is available by e-mailing Corefunding@santacruzcountyca.gov.
 
CLICK HERE to watch a video presentation explaining how to use the online Reviewr platform for completing and submitting CORE RFP applications.
 
 
 

Training and TA

The CORE consultants (Optimal Solutions Consulting and subcontractors) will provide training and technical assistance (TA) on topics related to the RFP. Training materials and some presentation recordings will be posted once available after each session, which can be accessed by CLICKING HERE
 
CORE Training and TA Sessions include but are not limited to: 
 Training and TA will be provided through a combination of  
  • Virtual, structured workshops on the topics listed above 
  • 4 open office hours by CORE Condition/Impact Statement 
  • Individual TA sessions for applicants (up to 2 sessions per applicant) 
CLICK HERE to find a schedule of CORE RFP Trainings and TA sessions, as well as registration details and links. Read detailed CORE RFP Training and TA session descriptions in English and Spanish!