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Detailed guidelines to help organizations in Northern California apply for grants addressing health disparities and community needs. Includes eligibility criteria, project information, SMART objectives, and outcome statements.
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Kaiser Permanente • Community Benefit Programs • Grant Application Guidelines
Introduction • In Northern California, our Community Benefit Programs Department provides grant support to organizations that address health disparities and pressing needs in low-income, underserved and at-risk communities. • In order to receive a grant, organizations must meet basic eligibility criteria, as outlined in the grant application. The guidance provided herein is intended to ensure applicants understand the requirements and are prepared to submit a thorough, high-quality application.
Grant Application Outline • Organization Information • Compliance • Basic Project Information • Project Description • Evaluation
Organization Tax Info • Letterhead must have the address that the grant check will be made out to • If requesting an amount equal to or above $25,000, please upload your Form 990
Fiscal Agent • Request on letterhead must include the address of Fiscal Agent • Request should clearly state that the Fiscal Agent is sponsoring your organization
Project Info - Project Summary • Example of Project Summary: • The Women’s Center will implement the Survivor Empowerment Program, providing domestic violence (DV) survivors with computer and financial literacy training, professional development classes, and English as a Second Language (ESL) tutoring. The goal of the program is empower DV survivors so they have the skills and self-confidence to succeed.
Goals • Goal: Timeless, unbounded statement that describes the condition or attribute we seek to attain • Formula: To (verb) + (what) + (among whom) + (where) • Examples: • To increase physical activity among African American seniors in East Palo Alto. • To improve college readiness among students in Oakland.
Process vs. Outcome Objectives • Process Objective: describes what you are doing and how you will do it (participants, interactions, and activities) • Outcome Objective: specifies the meaningful change for program participants or for communities as a result of your program existing • * Both process and outcome objectives should be written as SMART objectives.
SMART Objectives • Specific - Details exactly what needs to be done • Measurable - Achievement of progress can be measured • Achievable - Objective is accepted by those responsible for achieving it • Relevant - Objective leads to desirable results • Time-bound - Time period for achievement is clearly stated
SMART Objectives • Objectives: Measurable, attainable milestones we want to achieve by a specific point in time on the way to accomplishing the goal • Formula:
SMART Process Objectives • Examples: • 1) By June 2017, the Community Action Team will train at least 15 Tenderloin childcare providers on non-violent child rearing practices. • 2) By June 2017, The Wellness Committee at Jackson High School will implement a new School Wellness policy that focuses on nutrition guidelines for school lunches and physical activity requirements.
SMART Outcome Objectives • Examples: • At the end of the 6 week program, average daily physical activity levels will have increased by 10% from baseline for all students participating in the HOOPS basketball program. • By May 31, 2018, student suspensions at Jackson High School will have decreased by 15% as a result of the STAR program.
Project Outcomes • Example of Outcome Statement: • Example 1: By the end of the grant the STAR program will reach 200 domestic violence survivors. Participants will complete courses in personal finances, debt management, and how to create a budget. As a result of the program, participants will increase their self confidence and develop personal strengths and skills, including improved resume-writing and interviewing skills that they can use to find and apply for jobs.
Project Outcomes • Example of Outcome Statement: • Example 2: By the end of the grant Jackson County Parks and Recreation will have three playgrounds designed and built by 100 community volunteers. Once built these playgrounds will serve 8,100 children and family members a year. This project will ensure that high need communities have increased access to safe public spaces for recreation and physical activity.
For more information: • www.kp.org/communitybenefit/ncal