RFA'S MISSION IS TO MAKE INVESTING IN WHAT WORKS THE "NEW NORMAL", SO THAT GOVERNMENT DECISION-MAKERS WILL REGULARLY AND EFFECTIVELY USE EVIDENCE AND DATA TO INCREASE THE IMPACT OF GOVERNMENT SPENDING TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE, THEIR FAMILIES AND COMMUNITIES. RFA'S ACTIVITIES ARE FOCUSED ON GOVERNMENT DECISION-MAKERS TO BUILD THEIR AWARENESS OF, SUPPORT FOR, AND THE ABILITY TO IMPLEMENT FUNDING OF EVIDENCED-BASED, RESULTS-DRIVEN SOCIAL PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE OUTCOMES. RFA'S INITIATIVES FALL INTO THREE PROGRAM AREAS: STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE, IMPLEMENTATION SUPPORT, AND MOMENTUM BUILDING.