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Mental Health RFP. February 22, 2012. Pre-Proposal Conference. MISSION. Provide leadership, advocacy and resources to eliminate barriers and promote quality health for uninsured and underserved in our service area. . Service Area. ● Kansas City, MO ● Cass, Jackson and Lafayette
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Mental Health RFP February 22, 2012 Pre-Proposal Conference
MISSION Provide leadership, advocacy and resources to eliminate barriers and promote quality health for uninsured and underserved in our service area.
Service Area ● Kansas City, MO ● Cass, Jackson and Lafayette counties in Missouri ● Allen, Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas
Based on Foundation’s determination of need: Healthy Lifestyles Mental Health Safety Net Health Care Request for Proposals 1 proposal per RFP (2 for universities, hospitals and cities) allowed as lead organization Reviewed by staff & outside reviewers – recommended to program committee – final approval by Board Foundation Defined Grants
Mental Health RFP To provide support for programs, projects and services that improve access to effective mental health care and improve overall mental health status of individuals and communities who are uninsured and underserved. Areas of Emphasis Depression Co-Occurring Disorders Family Violence
Direct Services • Mental health proposals will be accepted for general mental health and substance abuse services utilizing best practice/promising practice treatment models.
Special Emphasis • School-based services at all educational levels • Early intervention • Community-based services; delivering services where people live • Integration of physical & behavioral health services
Mental Health RFP Process • Letter of Intent • March 14, 2012 • 2. Full Narrative Proposal • April 18, 2012 • 3. HCF Board Review/Approval • August 8, 2012
Mental Health RFP Process APPLICANTS MAY REQUEST 12-24 MONTHS OF FUNDING Limit of $250,000 per year
HOW TO APPLYAll proposals should be submitted electronically http://www.hcfgkc.org STEP 1 – Letter of Intent & Attachments STEP 2 – Full Proposal & Attachments
Letter of Intent (LOI) • Includes the following information: • Electronic Application Form: • Organization Profile • Contact Information • Project Summary • Attachments (Upload): • Letter of Intent Template: • Need or Case Statement that discusses the problem or need to be addressed by your project or program. • Grant Purpose Statement that explains the project/program that the proposed grant will fund, followed by a brief description of project/program activities. • Amount of Funding to be requested and the proposed grant period. • IRS Determination Letter
Acknowledgements After Submitting the LOI Applicants will receive: • An automated e-mail indicating the application was received & you should proceed with full proposal. • Electronic link to access your application. Application can be accessed easily using this link – Save it. • After staff pulls electronic application into our grant system we will also send an acknowledgement.
Full proposal The proposal narrative Includes the following information: A. Abstract - Not to exceed 250 words (e.g.’s can be found on website) B. Problem or Need Statement (20 pts) C. Project Overview (70 pts) • Diversity Statement (10 pts) • Proposal attachments: Budget Worksheet & Narrative, Letters of Commitment, Fiscal Agent or Sponsor, Most Recent IRS Letter of Determination, IRS 990 & Audit for your organization.
Project Overview • Includes the following information: • Brief history of organization including current programs & services. • Fit with proposed project. 2. Target population/communities • Proposed project activities • Outcomes evaluation (Logic Model & Outcomes Measurement Framework-optional) • Staffing & capacity • Collaboration • Sustainability • 8. Rationale for multi-year funding, if applicable.
Goals of Evaluation ● Purpose is to assess or improve a particular program. In other words, how will you know if your program is successful? ●How will you use the data you collect? If it is only to report to HCF, it probably isn’t the right data.
Grantees should consider the following: ● Be realistic about what you hope to accomplish ● Outcomes should make sense for a particular project ● Focus on lessons learned--what worked and what didn’t
PROGRAM LOGIC MODELS and OUTCOME MEASUREMENT FRAMEWORKS (encouraged, but not required)
A. Budget Worksheet(s) & Narrative Budget Worksheet • Up to 2 year Grants – limit of $250,000 per year • Each year on a separate tab Budget Narrative - Additional or clarifying information relating to the figures applied on the budget worksheet.
Proposal Attachments Supporting Documents
B. Supporting Documents Non-Profit Applicant Organizations • Certificate of incorporation • IRS non-profit determination letter • Most recent IRS 990 Report (copy of nonprofit tax return) • Most recent audit • Roster of Board of Directors w/ demographic composition related to race, ethnicity & gender • Current Board-approved operating budget For governmental entities that are the applicant or fiscal sponsor. • Enabling statute/legislation or official description of the entity’s responsibility or purpose • Most recent financial audit • List of elected and/or appointed officials who oversee the entity’s performance (not required of fiscal sponsor)
Proposal Attachments Letters of Commitment
Letters of Commitment • Each organization that will receive a portion of the grant funds must provide a Letter of Commitment on the organization’s official letterhead. • The letter must state the organization’s commitment to the project, indicate the specific role it will fulfill, and state its share of the grant proceeds. • In-kind resources also require a Letter of Commitment (e.g. the value—salary and benefit expense—of staff time contributed to the project, the value of office space, equipment or training that is donated, or the value of volunteer time or other forms of direct or indirect support such as the cost of utilities and supplies.
HCF Grant Support Services Small organizations may apply for assistance as follows: • No-Fee Grant Writing Technical Assistance (up to 8 hours) from members of the HCF TA Cadre. • No Fee Fiscal Agent Services for Organizations without annual financial audits.
Grant Approval Process • Staff review of applications • -Upon Receipt of Full Proposal with All Required Supporting Documents. • -Conduct Due Diligence as requested by Outside Reviewers • Outside Reviewers • -Propose slate of recommendations • Program Committee review and recommendations • - July 10, 2012 • Final Board Approval and Grant Award Announcements • - August 8, 2012
All grant proposals, financial information and other reports submitted to HCF are subject to public review and consideration.
Key Dates • Letter of Intent Due: March 14, 2012 (by NOON) • Full Proposal Due: April 18, 2012 (by NOON ) • Grant Awards Announced: August 8, 2012
CONTACT Mary Kettlewell or Liana Riesinger Program Officers Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City 2700 East 18th Street, Suite 220 Kansas City, MO 64127 mkettlewell@hcfgkc.org lriesinger@hcfgkc.org Ph: 816.241.7006 Fax: 816.241.7005 www.hcfgkc.org