1. Grant Funding Workshop
Vic Middlemiss
Head of Contracting & Procurement

2. Introduction Housekeeping Format of the workshop Estimate 90 mins
Presentation
Explain policy & bid requirements
Table discussion/ formulate questions
Q&A session
Next steps
Tea and coffee
Timings – 2 hrs allocated. May not need all of this time but want to ensure adequate time for questions.

3. Overview of the Grant Funding Policy
Recently developed policy
Second time this has been offered by WCCG
Specifically for the third sector
Recognises funding constraints in wider system
2016/17 – ‘pilot’ year, subject to evaluation
Applications for funding up to £25,000
Not restricted to end of financial year.
Needs to demonstrate a ‘health impact’
Within Wolverhampton boundary
Third sector includes – not for profit organisations, independent from government eg social enterprises, charities, voluntary and community organisations, faith based groups and other non-profit groups

4. In line with CCG priorities ….
Right care, right place, right time
Supporting independent living
Combating social isolation
Focussing around people who have long term conditions and/ or the frail and elderly
Underlying determinants of admission
Emphasis on maintaining independence
Seeking to improve community services
Refer to CCG roadmap, strategic direction

5. Assessment Criteria As per Appendix D of the CCG Grant Policy:
Weighting
Local knowledge and experience relevant to the proposed service
15%
Proposed service meets key CCG priorities
25%
Evidence of service user involvement in quality service provision 5%
Evidence of management capacity and financial stability
Value for Money
20%
Contribution to social added value/ additional resources eg local volunteers, training, partnerships

6. Feedback from 1st Round….
36 applications, 4 of which were successful
Those approved scored 75 or above (deemed to have best met the criteria)
Three organisations scored 64 – 75, ‘possible’ depending on the outcome of Round 2.
The CCG welcomes re-applications
Longer timeframe given
Panel decision is final, no appeals process
Refer to CCG roadmap, strategic direction

7. Process
Workshop held for organisations
Application forms returned – 4 May
Evaluation panel meet to discuss and decide successful grants
Offer letters and grant schedules issued by early June
Funds issued – 1 Aug

8. Table Discussion
Take about 15 minutes to discuss on tables and develop 5 – 6 initial questions

9. Question and Answer session

10. Application form

11. Suggested tips/ approach
Keep simple
Ensure that you demonstrate a health impact for the local population
Refer to grant assessment criteria (Appendix D of the grant policy)
Ensure link to CCG priorities
Refer to CCG website for additional information
Clear articulation of value for money – consider overall cost per service user.
Adhere to deadline
Attach references (optional)

12. Next steps Update FAQs on website 22 April Application forms returned
4 May
Panel meet to discuss and decide successful grants
13 May
Offer letters and grant schedules
3 June
Decline letters
Offer letters accepted
1 July
Funds issued
1 Aug