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Dental Health Innovation Project RFP Information Session. Reena John, Program Officer Jessica Kaczmarek, Senior Program Officer Jennifer Eckhart, Contracts Compliance Officer Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 10am-12noon. Overview of Information Session. Welcome Background
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Dental Health Innovation Project RFP Information Session Reena John, Program Officer Jessica Kaczmarek, Senior Program Officer Jennifer Eckhart, Contracts Compliance Officer Tuesday, September 13, 2011, 10am-12noon
Overview of Information Session • Welcome • Background • Eligibility Requirements • Proposal Submittal Process • Review Process & Selection Criteria • Key Dates • Contact Information • Questions & Answers
Background:First 5 LA OHN Project • About First 5 LA • OHN Project • Examples of past investments • 2011 funding opportunities
Background:Dental Health Innovation Project • Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act • Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation goals
Dental Health Innovation ProjectTopic Area 1 Infrastructure Development via Dental Health Information Technology Systems
Dental Health Innovation Project Topic Area 2 Strengthening the Dental Safety Net to Provide Services in Non-Traditional Settings
Eligibility Requirements Applying organization must: • Be a nonprofit organization or have 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor • Be located within and serve residents of LA County • Benefit underserved children age prenatal through five years • Implement project in a consortium of clinics or other consortium of sites • Impact three or more of First 5 LA’s OHN project objectives • Impact cost containment and improve quality of care and health outcomes 7
Eligibility Requirements(cont’d) Applying organization must: • Choose one of the two topical areas in the RFP • Submit all required documents in the application checklist - Applicants should complete the “eligibility quiz” on the RFP website
Available Funding • Applicants may request an amount not to exceed $1,000,000 per project • One award for Topic Area 1: Dental Health Information Technology Systems • Two awards for Topic Area 2: Providing Services in Non-Traditional Settings
Online Application Step 1: Register online using link from Webpage at: http://www.first5la.org/Dental-Health-Innovation-Project-RFP(also to manage account/application) Step 2: Complete eligibility questions Step 3: Upload proposal documents online • Upload project narrative and budget • Upload other documents (audited financial statements resumes, etc.) • Three forms are required to be submitted in hard copy
Proposal Narrative • Summarize the project • Describe all key staff and partners • List all other funding sources and amounts for the project • Demonstrate how the project meets Level 1 and Level 2 criteria
Project Budget and Narrative • Budget amount not to exceed $1,000,000 for up to three years • Should be directly related to proposed project • Should be based on what is needed to start new project or expand existing project • Equipment should be requested in first year • 1st year contract period will be 6 months to align with fiscal year calendar
Required Attachments • On-line application form • Project Narrative • Proposed 6-month budget and narrative • Projected budget summary • Resumes • Letters of Intent for Project Partners • Board of Directors Roster • Proof of 501(3) (c) status • By laws • Articles of incorporation • IRS W-9 Form • Most recent Audited financial statement & IRS Form 990 • References • Evidence of Insurance • Signature authorization (HARD COPY REQUIRED) • Agency Involvement in Litigation (HARD COPY REQUIRED) • Application checklist (HARD COPY REQUIRED) 13
Process & Criteria • Review for Completeness (based on Review Tool 1) • Programmatic Review (based on Review Tool 2) • Project budget review • Financial review • Interview/Site visit • Feedback Process 14
Key Dates Proposal Due Date October 3, 2011 by 5:00 pm Site Visits October 19-25, 2011 (estimated) Funding Notification November 1, 2011 (estimated) Expected Contract Start Date January 2, 2012 15
Contact Information First 5 LA 750 N. Alameda St, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90012 http://www.first5la.org/Dental-Health-Innovation-Project-RFP Program Officer: Reena John (213) 482-7506 Email: rjohn@First5LA.org 16