february 2012presenter: mr. keithen v. mathis, msw1 tallahassee cope

February 2012 Presenter: Mr. Keithen V. Mathis, MSW 1

TALLAHASSEE COPE


TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WORKSHOP OVERVIEW

Introduction to Tallahassee COPE Community Engagement Grant ProcessDescription of Available FundsCommunity Engagement Grant GuidelinesMini-Grant Application Details


INTRODUCTION

Tallahassee COPE is a coalition that includes parents, nonprofit organizations, universities, public health agencies, schools, park and recreation departments, and other community stakeholders that have partnered together to make decisions on what is needed in the Tallahassee/Leon County, Florida community. The coalition agreed on the following issue, goal, strategy and outcome:

Issue: Childhood obesity in Tallahassee/Leon County, Florida

Goal: Reduce Childhood obesity

Strategy: Develop a Call to Action Plan

Outcome: Announce a Request for Proposals


DESCRIPTION OF FUNDS

The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation awarded approximately $200, 000 in Community Engagement Grants to support Tallahassee-based projects

The range of the Community Engagement Grants is $1,000 - $10,000 There is no set number of organizations that will be awarded these fundsThe targeted geographical area is Tallahassee/Leon County, Florida and the targeted populations are children ages 4-18 years of ageWhile projects will be funded for one year, they must be completed within 18 months of the award dateThe Community Engagement Grants Process is four (4) months in lengthThis is multi-year funding for up to 2 years contingent upon your program completing its first year deliverables


DESCRIPTION OF FUNDS (CONT.)

We are seeking applications that:

Support local organizations, community coalitions, or faith-based organizations to provide community education and outreach on the importance of good nutrition, physical activity, and healthy weight for children and their families.Increase community access to physical activity opportunities and activities.Increase access to healthy food and nutrition.Increase the consumption of healthy foods and the amount of physical activity children receive.Develop or strengthen collaborative efforts to implement local publicpolicies that promote physical activity and healthy eating.Continue their involvement with Tallahassee COPE Coalition.


7 Strategies for Success

Target interventions with at-risk communities and low-income childrenIncrease access to healthy foodPromote changes in parenting and familiesPromote changes in childcare and school settingsPromote changes in the environmentAddress marketing and advertising practicesAddress health care providers and systems



You must also address one or more of the following Tallahassee COPE Callto Action themes and recommendations:

Call to Action #1 - Engage and support best practices, data gaps, and policiesCall to Action #2 - Design, implement and evaluate local community-based health and

wellness programsCall to Action #3 - Engage and support of school-based wellness programs and youth

leadership initiativesCall to Action #4 - Engage and support early childhood development education and

parental and family involvement and engagement Call to Action #5 - Engage and support access to local healthy foodsCall to Action #6 - Engage and support physical activity and access to visual and

cultural performing arts for local youth



Preference will be given to projects that:

Address health disparities, cultural barriers, disadvantaged communities, and the engagement of youth, parents, seniors and families.Demonstrate sustainability and contribute to the sustainability of the Tallahassee COPE Initiative.Engage community members in the implementation of strategies that launch new or expand existing programs; and/orCollaborate among different organizations, especially across sectors, to operationalize approaches addressing childhood obesity.



COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT GRANTS GUIDELINES (CONT.)

Eligible Organizations

501©3 Tax Exempt Non-Profit OrganizationsState GovernmentCity and County GovernmentSchools, Colleges and UniversitiesSchool DistrictsPublic SafetyNeighborhood AssociationsSheltersHealth OrganizationsFaith Based Organizations



Ineligible Organizations

IndividualsFundraising events or celebrationsPolitical or lobbying organizations or activitiesFraternal or social organizationsReligious organizations for religious purposesPrivate foundationsType III Supporting Organizations



Allowable Costs and Activities

Salaries for staffProgram suppliesConferences or symposiaEquipmentPrinting, publications or media projectsOffice suppliesSupport of health professional training and workforce developmentTravel Indirect expenses Existing operating costsSupport for community education activities that are consistent with building a healthy COPE coalition and the mission of the Project Advisory CouncilConsulting projects to help an organization improve its capabilities, capacity, efficiency and/or effectiveness



Prohibited Costs and Activities

Health care services through insurance or other coverage mechanismsGeneral operating expensesCapital projectsConferencesFundraisersMarathonsCompetitionsBuilding constructionLand acquisitionsScholarshipsLegislationLobbying


MINI-GRANT APPLICATION DETAILS

Application Process-How to Access Application

Tallahassee COPE accepts full proposals. If you choose to submit a mini-grant application, you can follow the mini-grant application process through a simple-to-follow five page application. Access will be available through the Tallahassee COPE website at http://www.tallycope.org.

http://www.tallycope.org/


MINI-GRANT APPLICATION DETAILS (CONT.)

Application RequirementsApplicants must complete and submit an application form with thefollowing information:

I. ORGANIZATIONAL INFORMATION Name and address of the organizationTax Identification Number (aka – Employer Identification Number)Phone and fax numbers and website address (if applicable)Names, titles and business affiliations of the members of the board of directors/advisory committee



II. CONTACT INFORMATION Name, titles and contact information for the executive director/organization’s

leader and the person completing the application

III. PROJECT NARRATIVEProject title and descriptionProject budget and requested amount (not to exceed $10,000)Project need and population to be servedProject goals, activities and outcomes (including the timeline)Other funders and/or community partners (if applicable)



IV. ATTACHMENTSMandatory - Embrace Line-Item Budget Form

Project Budget NarrativeLogic ModelStaff Résumé's / CV(s)

Optional - Job Description(s)Letter(s) of commitment



Submission of Application

When you are finished answering all questions and attaching all required documents, please look over your grant applicationReview your grant application one last time before submitting it to Tallahassee COPEPrint out you a copy of the mini-grant application before you submit your mini-grant applicationOnce your mini-grant application is submitted, a notification is automatically sent to the applicant indicating that it was successfully submitted to Tallahassee COPEDocuments must be submitted by 5:00 PM on March 20, 2012 either by e-mail or mail

Evaluation of Mini-Grant Application

All of the following grant criteria scoring rangeconsist of the following:

UnsatisfactoryMarginally AcceptableSatisfactoryVery GoodExceptional


Evaluation of Mini-Grant Application

The Criteria consist of the following:Alignment with the Tallahassee COPE “Call to Action Points. There are six (see Request for Proposal – Approach and Strategy section – page 1)SustainabilityCommunity engagementCollaborative EffortsCapacity with children/youth and familiesCapacity to work on healthy eating and/or active living



TAKE HOME TIPS

Download and print out the mini-grant guidelines and attachment formsReview the questions and requested documents in the grant application then collect the necessary information and materialsPrepare your grant application before starting the mini-grant application processGo to the Tallahassee COPE FAQ if you have any questions or need clarificationAllow a minimum of ten hours to complete and submit the mini-grant application and have it fully completed 72 hours before the due datePlease do not wait until the last minute to apply for this grant because you may encounter technical problems that will prevent you from completing the grant application on time or by the deadline


The Grant Proposal Writer’s Plea

Grant me the courageto write and submit a grant

serenity to deal with thedenial of the grant

the wisdom to know whether torevise and resubmit the grant....

Please Grant Me A Grant!!!!

S. Coley & C. Scheinberg

Contact Information

Sokoya Finch, COPE Co-Director 850.850.3526 or 850.321.0248 [email protected] Cynthia Harris? COPE Co-Director Miaisha Mitchell - COPE Leadership Team 850.224.8404 or 850.284.0366 [email protected] Penny A. Ralston, COPE Leadership Team, 850.645.8110, [email protected] Jennifer Lemacks, COPE Project Assistant, 850.645.8110, [email protected] Keithen Mathis, COPE Leadership Team, 850.321.5640, [email protected]


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