1. 2017 Safety Net Foundation Defined Grant
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2. INTRODUCTIONS Andres Dominguez Bradford Hart Karen Guile
Program Officer
Bradford Hart
Program Officer
Karen Guile
Grants Manager
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3. HCF RESOURCES HCFGKC.org KCHealthMatters.org Call us at: 816.241.7006
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4. AGENDA Key dates and changes What’s new for the Safety Net FDG
HCF background
History
Mission/Vision/Strategies/Outcomes
What we fund
Funding rounds
Safety Net theory of change
How we fund it
Application process
Application components
Reminders and resources
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5. WHAT’S NEW Key Dates and Changes
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6. models for physical and oral health
WHAT’S NEW DEADLINES
Letters of Intent Deadline
June 21, 2017
Full Proposal Deadline
August 16, 2017
HCF Board Review/Approval
December 13, 2017
All Deadlines 12:00 p.m. (noon)
Supports the
implementation of
service delivery
models for physical and oral health
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7. Increased alignment with SN theory of change
WHAT’S NEW CHANGES IN 2017
Increased alignment with SN theory of change
Identify strategies from the TOC that correspond with your project
Explain how your project addresses each part of the Triple Aim (Access, Quality, & Cost)
Indicators
Identify indicators that correspond with your selected TOC strategies and outcomes and discuss them in the narrative of the proposal
New final report format aligned with TOC (and your selected strategies, outcomes, and indicators)
Required Outcomes Measurement Framework – Attach a table that outlines your selected strategies, outcomes, and indicators.
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8. WHAT’S NEW NEW REQUIRED ATTACHMENT
Outcomes Measurement Frame
Strategies
Outcomes
Indicators
Collection Method
Access
Quality
Cost
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9. MATERIALS ON OUR WEBSITE
WHAT’S NEW
MATERIALS ON OUR WEBSITE
Safety Net theory of change
Narrative template
Tips and reminders
Application checklist
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10. CONTACT US! WE’RE HERE TO HELP!
WHAT’S NEW
CONTACT US! WE’RE HERE TO HELP!
We are happy to work with you:
Over the phone
Over
In-person
We can:
Answer questions
Discuss your proposal
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11. ABOUT US HCF Background
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12. Healthy people in healthy communities
ABOUT US
MISSION AND VISION
Mission
To eliminate barriers and promote quality health for the uninsured and underserved
Vision
Healthy people in healthy communities

13. SERVICE AREA KANSAS MISSOURI Cass County ABOUT US Allen County
Johnson County
Wyandotte County
MISSOURI Cass County
Jackson County
Lafayette County
Kansas City, Missouri (including portions of Clay and Platte counties)
Established by the Missouri State Attorney General in 2002.

14. FUNDING ROUND Foundation Defined Grants Applicant Defined Grants
ABOUT US
FUNDING ROUND
Foundation Defined Grants
Healthy Communities
Mental Health
Safety Net
Applicant Defined Grants
Special Initiatives
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15. WHAT WE FUND Safety Net Theory of Change
HCF Funding Rounds
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16. WHAT WE FUND SAFETY NET
Applicants must address all three aspects of the Triple Aim.
Access
Quality
Cost
Health care that is patient-centered, integrated across conditions, providers and settings and delivered in a way that is safe, timely, effective, efficient and equitable.
Timely use of personal health care services to achieve the best health outcomes.
Quality health care reduces overall health care costs through improvements.
STRATEGIES

17. WHAT WE FUND THEORY OF CHANGE
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18. WHAT WE FUND SAFETY NET STRATEGIES
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19. Better health Better care Lower cost WHAT WE FUND OUTCOMES
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20. WHAT WE FUND EXAMPLES OF FUNDED PROJECTS
Health or oral health:
Service delivery
Innovative approaches that address quality improvement, innovation, workforce development, etc.
New or existing/ongoing projects
Core operating support
. . . That addresses the strategies in the Safety Net theory of change
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21. WHAT WE FUND CONSTITUENTS
Safety net clinics (SNC), community health centers (CHC), and SN hospitals
Community-based organizations that support
Health care services
Outreach and care coordination
Health departments and local governments
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22. HOW WE FUND Application Process
HCF 2017 Safety Net Foundation Defined Grant
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23. APPLICATION PROCESS WHO CAN APPLY
Any nonprofit or governmental agency that:
Works and/or serves the uninsured and underserved;
Operates within HCF’s service area;
Demonstrates organizational capacity and financially sound practices.
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24. APPLICATION PROCESS NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY
Diversity is a fundamental element of social justice and integral to our mission.
Diversity encompasses both differences in the attributes of individuals and of organizations:
Individuals… such as race, ethnicity, age, gender, sexual orientation, physical ability, religion and socioeconomic status
Organizations… such as size, years of operation and location within our service area
Grantees will be required to affirm that it will not discriminate:
...on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status, either in employment practice or in policies and procedures concerning access to services.
Grantee Organization
Provides all services to clients regardless of…
Promotes staff regardless of…
…gender, race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or veteran
status.
Does not restrict membership to the Board of Directors based on…
Hires staff regardless of…

25. APPLICATION PROCESS APPLICATION AND REVIEW PROCESS
Pre-Proposal Events/
Meetings
Full Proposal
Letter of Intent
Application
Awards
Announced
Board
Approval
Internal
Review
Process
Reviewer
Directed
Follow-Up
Awards
Announced
External
Reviews
Board
Approval
Review
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26. APPLICATION PROCESS STAGE 1: LETTER OF INTENT
Begin an online Letter of Intent application
Download letter of intent narrative template
Upload the following to your online application:
Completed Letter of Intent narrative template
IRS Letter of Determination (for 501(c)(3) orgs) or enabling statute/legislation or official description of purpose (for government agencies) 1 2 3
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27. APPLICATION PROCESS STAGE 2: FULL PROPOSAL
Log into your online account to access your full proposal application
Download the proposal narrative template to create your proposal narrative
Download and complete the budget template
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28. APPLICATION PROCESS STAGE 2: FULL PROPOSAL
Governmental entity applicants
Copy of enabling statute/legislation or official description of purpose
Copy of authorized budget or current financial statement
List of elected/appointed officials who oversee the entity’s performance
501(c)(3) applicants
IRS Letter of Determination
Copy of most recent IRS 990 Report (nonprofit tax return)
Copy of most recent financial audit
Board-approved current fiscal year operating budget for your organization
Roster of board of directors with diversity information (race and gender)
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29. APPLICATION PROCESS NEED HELP?
Contact our Grants Management department – They are happy to help.
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30. HOW WE FUND Application Components
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31. APPLICATION COMPONENTS PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
Format
Microsoft Word document
Typed in clear, legible font (e.g pt. Arial, pt Calibri, or pt Verdana)
Single spaced
One-inch left /right margins
Not to exceed 12 pages
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32. APPLICATION COMPONENTS PROPOSAL NARRATIVE SELECTIONS
Discussion of need
Project design
Evaluations  
Organizational profile and capacity
Sustainability
Diversity and cultural competency
Two-year funding
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33. APPLICATION COMPONENTS REVISED SECTIONS
Project Design
Evaluation
Population of focus
Project goals and results
Description of project
Triple Aim and Theory of Change Strategies
Cultural competence
Collaboration and community integration/coordination
Timeline
Quality improvement
Outcomes and evaluation
Project theory and planning graphics
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34. APPLICATION COMPONENTS WHAT’S NEW FOR 2017
Increased alignment with theory of change
Identify strategies from the TOC that correspond with your project
Explain how your project addresses each part of the Triple Aim (Access, Quality, & Cost)
Indicators
Identify indicators that correspond with your selected TOC strategies and outcomes and discuss them in the narrative of the proposal
New Final Report format aligned with SN Theory of Change (and your selected strategies, outcomes, and indicators)
Required Outcomes Measurement Framework – Attach a table that outlines strategies, outcomes, and indicators.
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35. APPLICATION COMPONENTS APPLICATION SECTIONS
DIVERSITY & CULTURAL COMPETENCY
Explain how mission, staffing and operations reflect commitment to diversity as broadly defined in the HCF Guiding Principles.
For example, how does your staffing reflect the communities you serve? How are you responding to your communities’ needs, values, preferences, etc.? What are your goals and planned activities for improvements?
If your organization has a specific diversity policy, you may attach it as a supplemental document. It will not be counted in the narrative section page count, but it should augment, rather than replace, this section of the narrative.
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36. APPLICATION COMPONENTS EVALUATION AND REPORTING
HCF has streamlined reporting requirements to better reflect the the theory of change.
Explain both:
Your organizational commitment to quality improvement and evaluation and how it will be used in your proposed project.
Specific outcomes and indicators that you are tracking.
Each applicant should select corresponding:
Strategies  Outcomes  Indicators
The final report reflects each of these areas. A copy is available online.
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37. APPLICATION COMPONENTS NEW REQUIRED ATTACHMENT
Outcomes Measurement Frame
Strategies
Outcomes
Indicators
Collection Method
Access
Quality
Cost
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38. APPLICATION COMPONENTS ADDITIONAL ATTACHMENTS
Theory of Change
Logic Model
Both are optional, but strongly encouraged.
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39. APPLICATION COMPONENTS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Supporting Attachments
Combined Budget Worksheet and Budget Narrative
Letters of Commitment
Certificate of Incorporation
IRS Non-Profit Determination Letter
Most recent IRS 990 Report (nonprofit tax return)
Most recent audit
Roster of your board of directors and information about the board’s demographic composition related to race and gender Board-approved operating budget
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40. APPLICATION COMPONENTS LETTER OF COMMITMENT VS SUPPORT
Letter of Support
States the organization’s commitment to the project.
Indicate the specific role it will fulfill
State its share of the grant proceeds.
Letters written from entities that would be affected by the program for which you are requesting funding.
vs.
REQUIRED
SUGGESTED
REQUIRED
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41. APPLICATION COMPONENTS REVIEWER TIPS
Define all acronyms
Describe the history of your organization. This is your opportunity to brag about your accomplishments. Remember, our external reviewers are outside the service area.
Describe history and role of partners or organizations referenced in the proposal – do not assume familiarity of reviewers.
Use Word documents for everything except letters of commitment and support, and reference documents, e.g. audit, signing authority, etc.
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42. PROJECT BUDGET
Safety Net Application Process
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43. BUDGET REVENUE SOURCES
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44. BUDGET SALARY AND BENEFITS
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45. BUDGET EXPENSES
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46. Address all sections in detail:
BUDGET JUSTIFICATION CATEGORIES
Provide detail on other sources of funding and in-kind support across all categories of funding and support:
HCF funds
Other funds
In-Kind
Address all sections in detail:
Revenue
Salary
Other Direct Expenses
Equipment/Supplies
Indirect Expenses
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47. BUDGET JUSTIFICATION
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48. BUDGET JUSTIFICATION DETAILS
Revenue - Explain how each line item of the project Revenue was determined/calculated for each category. If support is pending, provide history and context about each funding source.
Salary - Explain how each line item of the project Salary was determined for each category.
Other Direct Expenses - Explain how each line item of the project Other Direct Expenses was determined for each category.
Equipment/Supplies - Attach a list of equipment purchases, including prices and quantities, to your application. Also explain how each line item of the project Other Direct Expenses was determined for each category.
Indirect Expenses- Please explain what the project Indirect Expenses will cover.
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49. GRANT AWARD Upon approval by the HCF Board of Directors
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50. GRANT AWARD DEVELOPING YOUR GRANT AGREEMENT
Based on your award amount we will confirm:
Revised Budget (if necessary)
Revised Outcomes (if necessary)
Start Date
You will be assigned a program officer for your grant. Your program officer may be different from your program officer on other current or past HCF grants.
You may contact your program officer at any point in the process with questions or to discuss your project. You may also contact your program officer to discuss future projects and requests.
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51. GRANT AWARD PROJECT MILESTONES
Initial payment (Upon execution of the grant agreement)
Interim report (Usually due at the six-month point of the grant)
Site visit (After receipt of the interim report)
Interim payment (Upon approval of interim report)
Final report (Within 30 days of grant completion)
Final payment (Upon approval of final report)
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52. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES
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53. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES GRANT REQUEST CHECKLIST
501(c)3 Organization (Note - Applicants must have submitted a Letter of Intent by the deadline date in order to apply for FDG grants)
Online Portion of Application
IRS Letter of Determination
Proposal Narrative (template found on HCF website)
IRS 990 Report
Combined Budget Worksheet/Narrative (template found on HCF website)
Annual Audit (most recent)
Letters of Commitment (if applicable)
Board of Directors Roster w/Demographic Info (i.e. race & gender info)
Letters of Support (optional)
Theory of Change/Logic Model (optional)
Current FY Operating Budget
Outcomes Measurement Framework (REQUIRED) – NEW FOR 2017
Certificate of Incorporation
Other (please specify)
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54. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES GRANT REQUEST CHECKLIST
Governmental Agency (Note - Applicants must have submitted a Letter of Intent by the deadline date in order to apply for FDG grants)
Online Portion of Application
Audit Statement (if applicable)
Proposal Narrative (template found on HCF website)
List of elected/appointed officials
Letters of Commitment (if applicable)
Combined Budget Worksheet/Narrative (template found on HCF website)
Letters of Support (optional)
Theory of Change/Logic Model (optional)
Enabling statute/legislation
Outcomes Measurement Framework (REQUIRED) – NEW FOR 2017
Authorized Current FY Budget or Financial Statement
Other (please specify)
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55. When possible, please do not use a PDF file.
REMINDERS AND RESOURCES GRANT REQUEST CHECKLIST
When possible, please do not use a PDF file.

56. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES SUPPORT SERVICES
Grantwriting Technical Assistance
HCF offers technical assistance to nonprofit organizations with annual budgets under $500,000 for both Applicant Defined Grant and Foundation Defined Grant requests.
For more information, contact Andres Dominguez by calling (816) ⏏
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57. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES SUPPORT SERVICES
Fiscal Agents
HCF connects nonprofit grantees who do not have an annual audit with fiscal agents. For more information, contact your program officer or call

58. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES SUPPORT SERVICES
Grant Review
HCF invites prospective applicants to visit our office to review previously funded proposals. If you are interested in reading successful grants, please contact HCF to set up an appointment. ⏎

59. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES SUPPORT SERVICES
Feedback Sessions
HCF invites applicants who were not awarded funding to receive feedback from the program officer(s) who reviewed their request.
Conducted in person or over the phone. Please contact our office.
Contact HCF within 6 months of receiving the declination. 

60. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES KCHEALTHMATTERS.ORG
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61. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES HCFGKC.ORG
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Get answers on our FAQ page
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62. REMINDERS AND RESOURCES SOCIAL MEDIA
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at /hcfgkc
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63. CONTACT US Andres Dominguez
All staff addresses and phone numbers available at hcfgkc.org
Health Care Foundation
of Greater Kansas City
2300 Main St., Suite 304
Kansas City, Missouri 64108
Bradford Hart
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