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2014 Technical Assistance Funding Workshop 9/12/13. Agenda . Introductions CBHC Overview Available funds in FY 2014 Application Process Budget & Narrative. Children’s Board of Hillsborough County. Created by local referendum in 1988 Independent Taxing District . 4828 millage rate
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Agenda • Introductions • CBHC Overview • Available funds in FY 2014 • Application Process • Budget & Narrative
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County • Created by local referendum in 1988 • Independent Taxing District • .4828 millage rate • Unique to Florida • Governed by a 10 member Board • $33.5 Million Budget • $27.8 Million Program Funding
Vision Hillsborough County will be recognized as one of the top places in the nation to raise children.
Mission The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County promotes the well-being of children and families by uniting community partners, investing in innovative opportunities, and leading the county in best practices—so the whole community can realize its full potential.
FY 2013 Available Funding October 2013 $150,000 Early 2014 $150,000 TOTAL $300,000
Technical Assistance Funds • Not-For-Profit organizations serving children and families in Hillsborough County • Overall budget of $2M or less • Capacity building activities focused on improving internal infrastructure in the areas of Governance, Management, Finance, and Fund Development.
Technical Assistance • Intended to assist organizations build capacity that increases their ability to operate effectively over the long term. • $5,000 is the maximum amount considered per request. • $500 per agency to cover the cost of registration for conference and training events.
Technical Assistance • One-time, time limited grants • Projects must be completed by 4/30/14 • Final reimbursement & report due by 5/31/14 • Cost Reimbursement • Competitive Process
Technical Assistance Technical Assistance grants may not be used for: • Salaries • Direct Service • Grant Writers • Construction or Renovations • Cost related to start up (program or agency)
Technical Assistance The rating criteria includes 2 extra points for organizations currently not receiving programmatic funding from the CBHC.
Technical Assistance Application Due Date: 4:00 PM on October 4, 2013 Hard copy submission only Deadline for Questions: 4:00 PM on September 16, 2013 Notice of Awards: October 25, 2013
Application Format & Guidelines • Typewritten • 8 ½ x 11 paper • 1 inch margins, 12 pt font • Pages numbered
Application Format & Guidelines • 4 identical copies, including attachments • One must have original signature • 1 electronic copy of Application submitted on CD ROM or UBS Drive
Application • Cover Page • Concept Paper • Budget and Budget Narrative
Concept Paper • Project Summary • Organizational Capability • Implementation Plan and Timeline
Application Budget • The Budget (Attachment 1A) has two (2) columns: Column 1 includes the Total Program Budget and Column 2 includes only the Children's Board portion of the total proposed budgeted expenditures. • REVENUE:All funding for this project is to be included in this section. Children’s Board funds should be listed on Line 1. Line 2 should include all other sources of funds for this program/project/activity or event. • EXPENDITURES:Column 1 should include all expenditures for the program/project/activity or event. Column 2 includes only the Children’s Board requested reimbursement of those total program expenses.
Budget Narrative • The budget narrative ( Attachment 1B) should describe your revenues and expenses in detail. • REVENUE: In the budget narrative detail the sources of revenue and indicate whether funds are committed or anticipated, and the time frame the funds are available. • EXPENDITURES: For all expenses included in the budget, the budget narrative is your opportunity to itemize, explain calculations, provide descriptions of services and proposed fees.
Additional Information • Detailed instructions for completing the budget and narrative (Attachment 1A & 1B) forms are included in the Request For Applications (Pro 2014-01) available on the Children’s Board website. • All new funding is granted on a cost reimbursement basis only. • If you are requesting technical assistance funds for a conference or training event, Children’s Board funds may only be used toward the cost of registrations.
Helpful Hints • Read the Request for Application (Pro 2014-01) • Review the Rating Tool • Submit questions by COB on 9/16/13 • Review the questions and answers on our website • Start your application early and submit before the deadline!
Helpful Hints Contact Information: Irene DeRosa Hill Project Manager ihill@childrensboard.org (813)204-1758
Resources Local provider of training and supports for NFP organizations: Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay: www.nonprofitleadershipcenter.com/ Resource for free/reduced cost software for NFP organizations: TechSoup: www.techsoup.org/ Access to data, maps, links related to local communities & neighborhoods: Hillsborough Community Atlas: www.hillsborough.communityatlas.usf.edu/ Visit the Children’s Board website for additional information: www.childrensboard.org