The RFP program enables smaller, more regional, professional organizations to participate in science education delivery. These programs participate in the RFP to develop educational programs geared to the state core curriculum, expand to provide statewide outreach, and once established are eligible to receive ongoing funding by becoming a service provider in the iSEE program.
RFP organizations may apply to move to the iSEE program once they have successfully participated in the program for three years and demonstrated that they have a proven quality of service, fiscal responsibility and a core curriculum-based focus in their school program. The USOE has established guidelines for RFP organizations to transition to the iSEE program. These regulations and eligibility requirements are the same for Art or Science providers.
During the 2015 General Session, the Legislature appropriated for Fiscal Year 2016, $225,000 from all sources for Requests for Proposals. This is a 0 percent change from Fiscal Year 2015 revised estimated amounts from all sources. The total includes $225,000 from the General/Education Funds, a change of 0 percent from revised Fiscal Year 2015 estimates.
Funding for the RFP program was eliminated during the 2009 General Session, impacting the FY 2010 budget.
COBI contains unaudited data as presented to the Legislature by state agencies at the time of publication. For audited financial data see the State of Utah's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports.