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Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants

Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants. Funding is based on financial guidance, policies, and regulations as set by MDH. All applications will be reviewed by Rice County SHIP staff and the CLT. All applications must incorporate a Policy, System, or Environmental change (PSE).

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Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants

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  1. Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants • Funding is based on financial guidance, policies, and regulations as set by MDH. • All applications will be reviewed by Rice County SHIP staff and the CLT. • All applications must incorporate a Policy, System, or Environmental change (PSE). • Those identified as unsustainable “programs” cannot be funded.

  2. Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants • 24 mini-grants available up to $1,500 each. • 2 “competitive” awards up to $2,000 each. • To be considered, you must submit 2 applications. • Reserved for Policy Change applications only. • Due by 4:30pm, Sept. 3rd to Natalie (email). • Funds are distributed on a reimbursement basis. • All expenses must be incurred by May 1, 2011. Unused mini-grant funds will get allocated to other SHIP projects.

  3. Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants • Accountability Requirements, you must: • Follow standard accounting procedures. • Charge the grant only for expenses written in the approved application budget (revisions are acceptable, but need prior approval). • Maintain records to support expenditures. • Track in-kind and match contributions to the project. • Submit a mini-grantee evaluation report (to be made available in the drop box).

  4. Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants • Expenses that need prior approval: • Communication pieces (paid and earned media) • Promotional items • Developing and implementing surveys • Focus group questions • Equipment purchases • Educational materials • Incentives • Out-of-state travel

  5. Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants • Is it an Allowable/Unallowable Use of Funds? • Does the request support or lead to PSE change? • Does the item or expense reach a significant proportion of your target population? • Is the request sustainable? • Is the item or request reasonable, cost efficient, and necessary? • Is it a good use of public health funds?

  6. Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants • Unallowable Expenses • Administrative or indirect costs over 15% • Capital improvements or alterations • Prior expenses • Direct patient care • Direct assistance to individuals • Entertainment, parties, or alcohol • Unallowable Expenses • Gifts for staff • Staff meals • Personal use goods/services • Supplanting funds from other sources • Donations, bad debts, fines, interest, lobbying, research, political campaigns When in doubt, check it out! Call me if you have a ?

  7. Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants • Allowable Use of Funds • Administrative • Up to 15% of project expenses • Advertising/Promotion • Promotion of recreational opportunities and facilities, policy changes, educational opportunities • Communications • Telephone/Internet expenses • Conferences/Events • Travel and conference fees • Allowable Use of Funds • Construction Projects • Staff time for planning a project that will promote healthy lifestyles • Permanent signage for a park, bike trail, or fitness center (except installation expenses) • Curriculum/Materials • Evidence-based, must promote PSE change • Training materials need prior MDH approval

  8. Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants • Equipment (exercise, office, gardening, etc.) • Must be clearly tied to PSE and must promote access to PA or nutritious foods • Detailed plan for maintenance of equip. • Use will be promoted directly to those at-risk. • Appropriate safety gear should accompany the equipment and not purchased by SHIP. • Examples: • Stability balls to use in lieu of desk chairs • Signage for a walking trail • Bikes or inline skates for use by low-income • Bike racks • Fencing for a community garden • Software to track behavior changes, print nutrition labels • Garden hoop houses • Snack carts for healthy snacks • Equipment rental

  9. Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants • Evaluation (surveys) • Materials and incentives (must get prior approval) • Facilities • Rental costs for an event, meeting, or training • Focus Groups • Up to $50 per person including incentive, food, and beverage • Food/Meals • Food for resale including healthy vending • Food demonstration projects • Food/Meals – cont. • Taste testing for inclusion in new worksite menus • Incentives • Not to exceed $50 per person. Used to determine effectiveness of PSE change strategy. • Staff time, printing, supplies, materials, travel, training, contractual services (need prior approval)

  10. Overview • Up to $1,500 per worksite is available • 2 additional grants for Policy-change projects (up to $2,000 each) • Must include PSE and be sustainable • Follows MDH funding guidelines • Due by email to Natalie on Sept. 3rd • Expenses before May 1 reimbursed • Evaluation is required Rice County SHIP Mini-Grants Natalie Ginter, MS SHIP Coordinator nginter@co.rice.mn.us Phone 507-332-5921 direct

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