Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grants 2015
Chairman of Skaggs Foundation Grants Committee Welcome Nita Jane Ayres Chairman of Skaggs Foundation Grants Committee
Grants Committee Nita Jane Ayres – Chairman Karen Hall William Mahoney Dave Friggle Linda Sprague Kay Russell Beverly Heckman Becky Roberts Tim Nichols (non-voting) Heather Zoromski (non-voting)
Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grants The mission of Skaggs Foundation is to support and lead community initiatives that improve health and wellness The vision of Skaggs Foundation is to achieve exceptional health and wellness in Taney and Stone Counties Skaggs Legacy Fund CoxHealth/Skaggs merger endowment Up to $750,000 disbursement in 2015
Grant Requirements Health and wellness related programs Must benefit Stone and Taney County residents Applicant must be a 501 (c) 3 non-profit, school or government agency
Types of Grants Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grants (over $5,000) Concept paper required Helping Hands Grants (under $5,000) No concept paper required New to 2015! No Health Partners and/or Community Initiatives Scoring Metric No online application RFCP RFA – HH RFA
Scoring Metric ___________ 40 points possible Compliance (Mandatory): Compliance (Mandatory): Health and Wellness Related Stone and Taney Counties Attached Logic Model Attached Program Budget (1-3 years) Attached Organizational Budget Attached Budget Narrative Attached Board of Directors List Attached 501c3 Letter, School or Government Agency Attached MOUs __________10 points if complete Priority Areas: Collaborative Program (10 points) Addresses Identified Need in CHNA: Tobacco, Substance Abuse (5 points) Child and Family Safety (5 points) Unhealthy Body Weight (5 points) Mental Health (5 points) Access to Care (5 points) Community Health Worker (5 points) ___________ 40 points possible Scoring Metric Need is Documented ________ 10 points possible Quality of Program (Best Practice/Evidence-Based Model) Goals and Objectives are Targeted and Measureable ________10 points possible Program is Sustainable Program Evaluation/Metrics are in Place _________10 points possible
Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grants No Health Partners and/or Community Initiatives Collaborative Address identified health need Can apply for up to three years of funding Funding in Years 2 and 3 is contingent upon program results and availability of funds Request is over $5,000 Concept paper required – due April 30, 2015 Download it at www.skaggsfoundation.org Follow directions – email compiled PDF attachment to Heather 2014 average gift - $63,000
Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grants If invited to submit a full application: RFA will be sent directly to you in May/June Concept paper interviews in early June Full application due July 31, 2015 Applicant interviews in early September Award announcement – October 2015 First disbursement – November 15, 2015
Concept Paper Request for Concept Papers – www.skaggsfoundation.org
Helping Hands Grants Health and wellness related programs One year grants $1,000 - $5,000 awards 2014 average gift - $4,300 Due July 31, 2015 No concept paper required Award announcement – October 2015 Disbursement – November 15, 2015
Helping Hands - How to Apply www.skaggsfoundation.org Grants Scroll down to Helping Hands Download the RFA – HH Follow the directions Email everything in the order listed as a PDF attachment to Heather Due July 31, 2015
Concept Paper and/or Helping Hands Submission Email required documents in the order listed on RFCP or RFA-HH as a PDF email attachment to Heather.Zoromski@skaggs.net Include your name and agency in subject line Budget and MOU templates are available on the website at www.skaggsfoundation.org
Current Grantees 2013 or 2014 Grantees – Multiple Years of Funding New application is not necessary….unless Email Heather any changes Project scope Budget Budget Narrative
2015 Priorities 2012 Community Health Needs Assessments identified: Programs that are collaborative and implement Community Health Workers across both counties 2012 Community Health Needs Assessments identified: Access to Care/Services (Medical, Dental or Mental) Substance Abuse (including Tobacco) Unhealthy Body Weight Mental Health Child and Family Safety Please evaluate your program to ensure a “good fit”
Remember… Do your homework before concept paper/application submission! Find pertinent statistics that speak to the need Avoid duplication of services Evidence-Based Models and Best Practices Get MOUs with each partnering organization COLLABORATE!
Award Process Deadline/Compliance review Grants Committee Review Concept paper due April 30 Helping Hands due July 31 Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grants (only if invited) due July 31 Grants Committee Review May – Concept Papers August – Applications Interviews Early June – Concept Papers Early September – Applications
Award Process Skaggs Foundation Board Review September All applicant organizations notified of Board’s decision September/October
Expectations of Awardees Contractual Agreement Quarterly Reporting based on budget, objectives and evaluative measures Six month disbursement for Skaggs Legacy Endowment Grantees (November and July) One disbursement in November for Helping Hands Site Visits Final report
2015 Workshops Questions? Capacity Building Workshops Social Media – Liz Mabe – April 9 – 2pm-4pm – WRVE Grant Writing Workshops March 17 – 2pm-5pm –Bridge of Faith Community Church in Rockaway Beach June 9 – 9am—Noon – WRVE June 11 – 1pm-4pm – Kimberling Area Library Lunch and Learns!! Seating is limited, so RSVP! Pick up a schedule! Questions?
Contact Information For Questions or Technical Assistance Heather Zoromski, MPH, CGW Grants Administrator Skaggs Foundation 417-335-7340 Heather.Zoromski@skaggs.net Like us on Facebook!
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