Sierra Health Foundation’s Responsive Grants Program Proposers’ Conference

2 Amy Birtwhistle Senior Program Associate Matt Cervantes Senior Program Officer

4 ▪ The Funding Opportunity ▪ How to Apply ▪ How to be Competitive Agenda

4 A private philanthropy promoting improved health and quality of life for the people of Northern California Sierra Health Foundation

5 Our Vision A healthful life for Northern Californians Our Mission To invest in and serve as a catalyst for ideas, partnerships and programs that improve health and quality of life in Northern California through convening, educating and strategic grantmaking Sierra Health Foundation

6 ▪ Health Equity ▪ Reducing Health Disparities ▪ Social Determinants of Health Sierra Health Foundation

Funding Region  26 counties  57,500 square miles  4.8 million population 8

8 Current Programs  Responsive Grants Program  Health Leadership Program  Conference and Education Center  Positive Youth Justice Initiative  Healthy Sacramento Coalition  Sacramento Region Health Care Partnership  Grizzly Creek Ranch Camp and Conference Center Sierra Health Foundation

9 Current Programs  San Joaquin Valley Health Fund  Minority-Led Organization Capacity Building and Leadership Development  Steering Committee on Reduction of African American Child Deaths  California Executives’ Alliance to Expand Opportunities for Boys and Men of Color  Respite Partnership Collaborative  Sacramento Creating Community Solutions Network  Conference Center in Merced Center for Health Program Management

11 Responsive Grants Program An overview

11 To support innovative programs and projects that improve health and quality of life for people living in Sierra Health Foundation’s 26-county funding region Goal of the Program

Program Scope ▪ In 2016, $500,000 will be granted to nonprofit organizations and public agencies within Sierra Health Foundation’s 26-county funding region. ▪ Individual grants of $15,000 or less will be awarded. ▪ At least 30% of 2016 funds are reserved for rural communities; the remaining 70% will be available for both urban and rural activities. 12

13 Defining Rural  An area that has a population density of 250 persons or less per square mile and has no incorporated area greater than 50,000 persons  Adopted from the California Rural Health Policy Council, based on Medical Service Study Areas

14 Responsive Grants Program Detail

15 Projects or activities designed to address health disparities and promote health equity to improve health and quality of life What We Will Fund

16 Examples:  Increasing employment and economic development opportunities for disconnected populations  Improving accessibility to high-quality, healthy food in low-income neighborhoods  Implementing planning policies that create safe and healthy neighborhoods Types of Projects: The What

17 Examples:  Reducing injuries among the elderly  Increasing access to afterschool civic engagement opportunities for youth of color most at-risk to be victims of gun violence  Improving academic outcomes for justice- involved youth through the establishment of a countywide public-private collaborative Types of Projects: The What

18 Examples:  Increasing access to social and emotional health services for children, youth or young adults through establishing new service networks and partnerships  Increasing access to food or housing/shelter services for low-income or homeless populations Types of Projects: The What

19 Project Approach: The How Examples:  Community engagement  Coalition building  Outreach to target populations  Advocacy/policy  Environmental changes  Accessibility  Education of individuals, providers and the general public

20 How to Apply

21 Responsive Grants Program Application

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26 1. Provide a brief overview of your organization a) when it was established b) your organization’s mission c) whom you serve d) geographic area your organization serves e) the types of programs you provide Application Questions for Project Description

27 Application Questions for Project Description 2. Provide examples of ways your organization has been successful in its work (not just the kind of work, but the results you have accomplished); for example, what has changed as a result.

28 Application Questions for Project Description 3.Describe the challenge, issue and/or opportunity the project described on the cover sheet will address.

29 Application Questions for Project Description 4.Describe the population to be served or impacted with these funds. (Give us a clear picture of their circumstances, and describe the number, age, gender, ethnicity, socioeconomic situation, where they live and any special circumstances.)

30 Application Questions for Project Description 5.Describe the proposed project and the results you want. (List specific activities, outputs and anticipated outcomes and how they will be measured in the Performance Measures table on page 6.)

31 Application Questions for Project Description 6.Describe the qualifications of the project leaders and key staff on the project or to be hired. What skills/individuals (if any) need to be added for the project to be successful?

32 Application Questions for Project Description 7.Describe cooperative relationships needed for the proposed project to be successful. Have these been established? Who are your partners for this project? How long have relationships been in place? What role do the partners play in the project? If cooperative relationships are not needed, please explain.

33 Application Questions for Project Description 8.If the project has been, or will be, submitted to other funders, list them and the status of their consideration of the project. What is the status of any other funding needed to complete this project? If you have not submitted this project to others funders, please explain.

34 Application Questions for Project Description 9.If the project is to continue beyond the grant period, describe your plans for sustainability of the proposed project.

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41  List each line item  Describe the purpose of each line item  Identify other funding, if applicable Proposed Project Budget

42  What will you do?  How much will you do?  What do you expect to achieve?  How will you measure the extent to which you achieved it?  What is the long-term impact? Performance Measures

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44 Example 1: To engage community members in finding solutions for systemic barriers to shelter and housing for homeless people and build coalitions that support the reduction of these barriers. Key Activities (What): Educate youth about sustainable community strategies that promote the availability of housing and services for the homeless and in participatory action research. Activity Outputs (How much): 2 workshops will be held to train at least 10 youth in sustainable community strategies and participatory action research Expected Outcomes (Immediate results): Increased number of youth leaders and advocates for the homeless with knowledge and awareness of the services homeless subpopulations need. Plans for Collecting Data (How you will measure what you achieved): Record youth participation and activities, interview them about their experience and record their findings. Long-term impact: Through the digital stories and youth presentations and advocacy, stigma against homeless populations will be reduced, partnerships among those who are working to improve the availability of housing and services for homeless individuals and families will be strengthened, and homelessness will be reduced.

45 Example 2: To develop the leadership capacity of local women so that they can improve the health of their community by focusing on prevention strategies and increased access to health services. Key Activities (What): Recruit Latina women in the community for the Community Leadership Initiative. Activity Outputs (How much): At least 60 women will learn about the leadership opportunity. Expected Outcomes (Immediate results): 75% of the women who attend all of the training sessions will have an increased knowledge of nutrition and physical activity, improved skills in working collaboratively and conducting food demonstrations. Plans for Collecting Data (How you will measure what you achieved): Record of women participating in the initial presentation; signed contracts with those chosen to participate Long-term impact: Individuals will have improved knowledge and leadership capacity, which will increase their health and enable them to advocate for increased access to appropriate health services for all.

46 Example 3: To increase access to opportunities for safe physical activity through walking audits and walking clubs Key Activities (What): Conduct walking audits to identify social or built environment barriers to safety for seniors/people with disabilities. Activity Outputs (How much): One complete audit in each target neighborhood. Expected Outcomes (Immediate results): Completed audits will identify barriers to safe activity and effective mitigation strategies. Plans for Collecting Data (How you will measure what you achieved): Audit report Long-term impact: By addressing barriers to walkability, the communities will have increased places for safe physical activity and walk club participants will experience better health and quality of life.

47 Example 4: To empower community residents in Hopeville and Joytown to advocate for greater access to health care Key Activities (What): Train people from the community to be knowledgeable about how health care reform will benefit their families and community. Activity Outputs (How much): 5 education and information sessions in Hopeville and 4 sessions in Joytown with 200 people or more in each Expected Outcomes (Immediate results): Increased knowledge of how health care reform will benefit their communities (80% of those participating in the education and information sessions) Plans for Collecting Data (How you will measure what you achieved): Session sign-in sheets and feedback forms Long-term impact: These communities will have knowledge of what and when programs will be available and who qualifies. They will have more community leaders who form long- term teams and continue to be engaged civically in the health care reform process. They would have built relationships with key decision makers in the county and cities and be trained to advocate that services be shaped to meet community needs. Ultimately, more people will be able to access medical treatment they need.

48 Consider how, when and where the information will be collected and who will collect it Performance Measures

49 How to be Competitive

50 Eligibility  501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations  Public agencies  Applicant organizations/proposed projects serving residents living in one or more of the 26 counties in Sierra Health Foundation’s funding region

51 Selection Criteria Competitive applications will:  Address health disparities and promote health equity  Support projects that improve health and quality of life  Clearly explain why the applicant organization is best suited to be successful with the proposed project  Make the case for need related to the population to be served

52 Selection Criteria  Demonstrate innovative approaches to solving health-related issues  Leverage resources and/or demonstrate sustainability, if applicable  Include a reasonable project scope and budget  Describe the anticipated difference the project would make, as proposed in the performance measures framework

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55 Follow Application Instructions Submit all Required Materials

56 Review Application Instructions and Criteria Review Proposal Writing Tips Complete the Application: Application Cover Sheet form Proposal Narrative Project Budget and Budget Narrative Performance Measures Table for receipt by noon on March 14, 2016: Completed application materials 501(c)(3) determination letter Most recent statement of financial activity that shows revenue and expenses for a full year Checklist

57 Timeline  Application deadline  Award Announcement  Funds available  Monday, March 14, Noon  Mid-June  Early July

58 Contacts and Resources Sierra Health Foundation information: To determine rural areas: If your question wasn’t answered, check the Q&A document, then questions to:

59 Thank you!