State seeks proposals for new early intervention funding formula

The Alaska Department of Health is accepting proposals through June 8 from vendors who can develop a new formula for distributing early intervention grant funds to regional programs across the state.

The Department of Health's Division of Senior and Disabilities Services, Early Intervention/Infant Learning Program, describes the request as a statewide equity project to develop a grantee funding formula for distributing state and federal grant funds. The formula will guide how the state allocates money to 15 regional Infant Learning Programs starting in fiscal year 2029. These programs provide home visiting services to families with infants and toddlers experiencing developmental delays.

The new funding methodology will account for regional cost differences, travel expenses, population and enrollment numbers, and the intensity of services each program provides. It will also consider actual and potential revenue sources. Current funding considers factors like program size and travel costs but lacks a structured formula.

The Department of Health emphasized that this request for information does not commit the state to any contract or policy change. Responses will help the agency understand available approaches before the next competitive funding cycle.

Vendors should describe their ability to complete the work within 12 months. Responses must be submitted by email to procurement officer Anneliese Zlitni by 5:00 p.m. Alaska time on June 8, 2026.

The full request for information is available on the Alaska Online Public Notices website under RFI 26-006.