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GLHA 2015 Community Health Initiatives Mini-Grants
The Greater Lowell Health Alliance of CHNA 10 was pleased to offer mini-grants for the Fall of 2015 to provide grant funding to increase support for services and programs to better meet the needs of communities in the Greater Lowell area.
Up to $50,000 was allocated to support efforts of these critical health issues. Applicants could apply for mini-grants ranging from $5,000-$10,000.
Grants were awarded around the following priority areas:
- Access to Health Services
- Cancer
- Cardiovascular Disease
- Diabetes
- Health Related Quality of Life and Well Being
- Hepatitis B in the Cambodian Community
- Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender Health
- Maternal, Infant, and Child Health
- Mental Health and Mental Disorders
- Nutrition and Weight Status (Including Physical Activity and Obesity)
- Public Health Infrastructure
- Respiratory Diseases (e.g. Asthma and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
- Social Determinants of Health
- Substance Abuse (Including Tobacco Use)
Grants were awarded to support projects taking place between December 2015 and November 2016. Non-profit organizations or public entities (such as municipalities, schools, health and human service providers) were eligible to apply. Awards were not given to individuals or used for scholarships.
Grant awards may not be used to fund capital or overhead expenses. Priority was given to agencies with representatives serving on one of the five GLHA Task Forces. Organizations not currently participating in the above task forces were welcome to apply and encouraged to join a task force. Grants were awarded at the discretion of the review committee, with guidance from area specialists.
GLHA 2014 Community Health Initiatives Grant
2014 Community Health Initiatives Grant (expired)
The Greater Lowell Health Alliance of the Community Health Network Area 10 (GLHA of CHNA 10) is comprised of healthcare providers, business leaders, educators, civic and community leaders with a common goal to help the Greater Lowell community identify and address its health and wellness priorities. The Greater Lowell Health Alliance of CHNA 10 is proud to offer grants for the Spring of 2014 to support programs and services to improve the overall health of the Greater Lowell community. The purpose of this RFP is to provide grant funding to increase services and programs to better meet the needs of communities in the Greater Lowell area. Grants will be awarded around the following priority areas:
- Mental health
- Substance abuse
- Diabetes
- Obesity
- Respiratory diseases (e.g. asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- Cardiovascular disease
- Hepatitis B in the Cambodian community
Grant awards cannot be used to fund capital or overhead expenses. Non-profit organizations or public entities (such as municipalities, schools, health institutions and services) are eligible to apply. Priority will be given to agencies with representatives serving on one of the five GLHA task forces;
- Mental Health Task Force
- Substance Use and Prevention Task Force
- Cultural Competency Task Force
- Maternal/Child Health Task Force
- Healthy Eating and Living Task Force
and whose service area is within the CHNA 10 designated by the Department of Public Health. Those communities include Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Lowell, Tewksbury, Tyngsboro, and Westford. Towns outside the CHNA 10 service area may serve as partners on grants. Organizations not currently participating in above task forces are encouraged to apply and welcome to join the task forces. Preference will be given to projects that serve low-income, vulnerable, and/or at-risk communities.
(Additional task forces may be established to meet priority areas if not currently being met.)
Award Amount and Eligibility
Two hundred thousand dollars will be allocated to address these critical health issues. Grants will be awarded at the discretion of the review committee. Awards will not be given to individuals or be used for scholarships.
Criteria 1 – $100,000 will be allocated to mini-grants ranging from $10,000-$25,000.
Criteria 2 – $100,000 will be allocated to grants ranging from $25,001-$100,000. Up to four proposals will awarded within this range. If there aren’t enough substantial grants in the higher range, those dollars will go towards funding more grants in Criteria 1.
Award Criteria
Completed applications will be judged on the following criteria:
- Well-designed project that fits into the priority areas
- Clear explanation of the proposed project and demonstration of the impact the project will have on increasing and/or improving healthcare services provided to target population
- Clear, demonstrated health need supported by available data
- Clear, measurable goals and objectives
- Realistic timeline for implementation of project
- Explanation of expected outcomes
- Demonstrated plan for evaluation to measure program success
- Demonstrated collaborative efforts with other community organizations that are part of the system of care for the stated target population
- Plan for sustainability of funded program in future years (if applicable*)
- Appropriate budget
(*”Applicable” defined: If this project is part of an effort your organization plans to continue beyond the grant cycle, we’d like to know how you intend to continue the project.)
Application Process
Applicants must complete the following application and may apply for up to $100,000. Funds must be used to advance the objectives of the proposed program and will be reviewed accordingly. An organization may only submit one proposal as the lead organization, but can be listed as a collaborator on others.
Required Pages and Information
In addition to the cover sheet, narrative page, and budget, an application will only be considered complete when it includes the following supporting documents:
- Updated list of your Board of Directors or Board of Selectmen
- Federal tax exempt letter including tax identification number
- Most recent 990 filing (if applicable)
Letters of commitment are preferred to letters of support, but are not required. Please do not include more than 4 total letters of commitment/support.
A grant review committee will review and score all applications based upon the previously stated award criteria.
Scores will be weighted as follows for a total of 50 points.
- Demonstration of Program/Project Need – 10 points
- Target Population – 5 points
- Project plan, objectives, and proposed outcomes – 25 points
- Budget – 10 points
Deadlines
- The RFP will be released on Friday, April 18, 2014 and all grant applications must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, May 23, 2014. Applications can be sent by email (preferred method) to kdentremont@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org or by mailing a hard copy to:Kerrie D’Entremont
Greater Lowell Health Alliance
One Hospital Drive, Lowell, MA 01852 - All questions or concerns in regard to this RFP may be directed to Kerrie D’Entremont at 978-934-8368 or at kdentremont@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org until 4:00 pm on Thursday, May 15, 2014.
- Grant recipients will be notified by Monday, June 30, 2014.
Requirements of Recipient Organizations
Successful applicants will be expected to:
- Assign a representative to participate in the GLHA task force aligned with their project, if they have not already done so.
- Submit a progress report six months after receiving the award and a summary report within three months following the completion of the funded project.
- Create a poster display of the project for the 2014 GLHA annual meeting in September.
- Money is to be spent out in a 12 month period or returned to GLHA.
- Successful applicants in the range above $25,000 will only be eligible to apply in that range 2 years in a row.
When filling out the application, ask yourself the following questions:
- Does the project meet the RFP requirements, including priority areas and service area of the CHNA10?
- Is your project collaborative?
- Are program outcomes clearly defined?
- Are objectives expressed in quantitative terms?
- Is the timetable feasible in relation to the objectives?
- Are methods clearly described?
- Are methods explicitly related to specific objectives?
- Are the methods appropriate for achieving the desired results?
- Is the program as described likely to produce the desired impact?
- Is an appropriate method for evaluating the program clearly described?
- Is the budget reasonable in relation to the stated objectives of the program?
- Is the CHNA funding a percentage of the entire budget?
- Are expenses adequately explained?
GLHA 2014 Substance Abuse Prevention Grant
• Address change in the social environment by promoting community norms and public policies that decrease substance use,
• Reduce risk factors and increase protective factors among youth and families by providing substance abuse prevention, education, outreach programs and services.
• Emphasis is placed on building local partnerships to implement strategies that change community conditions and increase the community’s capacity to sustain effective efforts.
Available Funds
Two hundred thousand dollars will be allocated to address this critical health issue in the area of substance use prevention and education.
Award Amount and Eligibility
There will be two separate criteria for application. Applicants are permitted to submit one proposal as lead agency, however may serve as a partner on others.
Criteria 1 – $100,000 will be allocated to mini-grants ranging from $5,000-$10,000.
The GLHA will award approximately ten to twenty mini grants in this range.
*Communities may apply jointly for a larger pool of funding, for more impact. However, demonstration of collaboration will be a requirement to receive grants above $10,000.
Criteria 2 –$100,000 will be allocated to one grant in the amount up to $100,000. Grants in this range must work to build the capacity of those who work with children and youth to deliver substance abuse prevention services. Grants in this range must demonstrate a regional effort with multiple communities within the GLHA Substance Use and Prevention Task Force by working with agencies such as local health departments, police departments, and the District Attorney’s office. There will only be one grant awarded in this area.
Grants will be awarded to support projects taking place between September 2014-August 2015. Non-profit organizations or public entities (such as municipalities, schools, health and human service providers) are eligible to apply. Awards will not be given to individuals or be used for scholarships. Grant awards cannot be used to fund capital or overhead expenses. Priority will be given to agencies with representatives serving on the Substance Use and Prevention Task Force. Organizations not currently participating in the above task force are welcome to apply and encouraged to join the task force.
Grants will be awarded at the discretion of the review committee, with guidance from area specialists.
Award Criteria
Completed applications will be judged on the following criteria:
- Well-designed project that fits into the priority areas
- Clear explanation of the proposed project and demonstration of the impact the project will have on increasing and/or improving healthcare services provided to target population
- Clear, demonstrated health need supported by available data
- Clear, measurable goals and objectives
- Realistic timeline for implementation of project
- Explanation of expected outcomes
- Demonstrated collaborative efforts with other community organizations
- Criteria 2 must demonstrate regional effort
- Plan for in-kind or matching funds for increase sustainability of project
- Appropriate budget with justification
- The following communities are eligible to apply: Billerica, Chelmsford, Dracut, Dunstable, Lowell, Tyngsboro, Tewksbury, Westford, Wilmington, and Pepperell.
Application Process
Applicants must complete the following application and may apply for up to $100,000. Funds must be used to advance the objectives of the proposed program and will be reviewed accordingly. An organization may only submit one proposal as the lead organization, but can be listed as a collaborator on others.
Required Pages and Information
In addition to the cover sheet, narrative page, and budget, an application will only be considered complete when it includes the following supporting documents:
Updated list of your Board of Directors, Board of Selectmen or other governing body.
- Federal tax exempt letter including tax identification number
- Most recent 990, 990N filing or similar documentation.
- Application, including cover sheet, narrative, and budget, may not exceed six pages.
Letters of commitment are preferred to letters of support, but are not required, and do not count against your 6 page maximum.
A grant review committee will review and score all applications based upon the previously stated award criteria.
Scores will be weighted as follows for a total of 50 points.
• Demonstration of Program/Project Need – 10 points
• Target Population – 5 points
• Project plan, objectives, and proposed outcomes – 25 points
• Budget – 10 points
• Applications will not be accepted if they do not include the above required pages and information.
• Justification must be presented if applicant feels their agency is not applicable.
• Any applications that exceed 6 pages will only be read through page 6.
• Font size no less than 11. Margins no less than .5
Deadlines
• The RFP will be released on Tuesday, July 1, 2014 and all grant applications must be received no later than 4:00 pm on Friday, August 8, 2014. Applications can be sent by email (preferred method) to kdentremont@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org or by mailing a hard copy to:
Kerrie D’Entremont
Greater Lowell Health Alliance
One Hospital Drive, Lowell, MA 01852
• All questions or concerns in regard to this RFP may be directed to Kerrie D’Entremont at kdentremont@greaterlowellhealthalliance.org.
• Grants will not be accepted after the August 8th deadline.
• Grant recipients will be notified by Friday, September 19, 2014.
Requirements of Recipient Organizations
Successful applicants will be expected to:
• Assign a representative to participate in the GLHA Substance Use and Prevention task force or subcommittee aligned with their project, if they have not already done so.
• Submit a progress report six months after receiving the award and a summary report and finance report within three months following the completion of the funded project.
• Create a poster display of the project for the 2015 GLHA annual meeting in September. Include outcomes measures and impact.
When filling out the application, ask yourself the following questions:
1) Does the project meet the RFP requirements?
2) Is your project collaborative?
3) Are program outcomes clearly defined?
4) Are objectives expressed in quantitative terms?
5) Is the timetable feasible in relation to the objectives?
6) Are methods clearly described?
7) Are methods explicitly related to specific objectives?
8) Are the methods appropriate for achieving the desired results?
9) Is the program as described likely to produce the desired impact?
10) Is an appropriate method for evaluating the program clearly described?
11) Is the budget reasonable in relation to the stated objectives of the program?
12) Is the CHNA funding a percentage of the entire budget?
13) Are expenses adequately explained?