1. Desert Healthcare District
EXHIBIT A
#16-123
Riverside County
FFY17-FFY19 Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention (NEOP) grant
Integrated Work Plan
Desert Healthcare District
This material was produced by the California Department of Public Health’s Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention Branch with funding from USDA SNAP-Ed, known in California as CalFresh. These institutions are equal opportunity providers and employers. CalFresh provides assistance to low-income households and can help buy nutritious food for better health. For CalFresh information, call For important nutrition information, visit

2. Subcontracting SNAP-Ed / NEOP FFY17-19 Funds
DRAFT
Subcontracting SNAP-Ed / NEOP FFY17-19 Funds
Objective
Award NEOP funding to local communities to work with CalFresh participants and those eligible for CalFresh to improve the nutrition related environment in their communities.
Goal:
By FFY19, NEOP funded cities and communities will have implemented Policy, Systems and Environmental Changes within their communities to build sustainability of healthy eating active living norms.

3. NEOP Objectives
Increase Consumption and Access to Healthy Foods - Fruits and Vegetables
Increase Consumption and Access to Healthy Beverages and Reduced Consumption of
Unhealthy Beverages
Increase Physical Activity (PA) and Reduce
Sedentary Behavior
Implement Environmental Supports for Nutrition Education (Policy, Systems and Environmental Changes - PSE)

4. DHCD ( to serve Desert Hot Springs community)
Total Population 28,164
% Population (<185% FPL)
(low income)
9,012 (32%)
SNAP-Eligible Schools
(Palm Springs Unified School District – schools in Desert Hot Springs only)
8/8 schools
(6,369)
DHCD ( to serve Desert Hot Springs community)
Data Sources: 2014 US Census Information, American Communities Survey, California Department of Education- FRPM data
Map of City Boundary (Pink) and Schools (Flags)

5. Community Based Partner
Continuing the Local movement towards Healthier Communities and Schools through Policy, Systems and Environmental Change
DHCD continues to partner with community based organizations and schools in healthy behavior change
DHCD continues to show
DHCD
Schools
RUHS-PH
Community Partners
Interest in Healthy Eating Active Living
Ability to build capacity in low income neighborhoods
Healthy Eating Active Living Schools
Working Together for Healthy Families
DHCD
Coordinator
Subcontract
Community
Partner
Community Partner
3-year NEOP Funding Opportunity
Community Based Partner
FFY16/17
FFY17/18
FFY18/19
TOTAL
DHCD
$140,000
$109,000.00
$90,000.00
$339,000.00
NEOP funding is targeted towards CalFresh eligible residents in Desert Hot Springs.
Annual amounts may be higher if RUHS-PH receives carry-in funds. Amount of carry-in funds, if any, is not known at this time.
(Funds contingent upon federal funds awarded to RUHS-PH.)

6. Funding levels based on various factors:
DRAFT
Funding levels based on various factors:
# and % of school free and reduced price meals
# and % of low-income residents
Presence of SNAP-Ed services from other agencies
Dashboard data (Spending history)
Activity Tracking Form (ATF) reports
Declines in Federal SNAP-Ed funding
Additional subcontracting funds may be available each contract year, if: RUHS-PH spends out the majority of their annual allocation, making them eligible for carry-in funds estimated between 3-8%, if available.

7. DHCD NEOP Funding Requirements
Subcontracting allowable, per guidance below:
FFY17 up to 2 subcontractors
FFY18 no subcontracting allowed
FFY19 no subcontracting allowed
DHCD and each of their subcontractors is expected to contribute to a PSE category and will meet with LHD staff to document PSE work.
DHCD must partner with eligible schools in the Palm Springs Unified School district (within the city of Desert Hot Springs) to reach students with nutrition education and physical activity promotion, primarily through direct education.
Amount subcontracted shall reflect direct education and PSE reach
For example, if subcontracting $10,000, expected direct education and PSE efforts will reach 100 SNAP-Ed eligibles.
Must ensure a “Subcontractor Agreement” is obtained and executed for each subcontractor.
Must monitor subcontractor activities to ensure integrity of education and reaching eligible SNAP-Ed population
Must monitor their monthly dashboard to ensure they are on track in expensing out at least 90% of their total funding allocation.

8. NEOP Reporting Requirements
Annually, DHCD will be required to submit the following:
Semi-Annual Progress Reports * (Due early April, date TBD)
Annual Progress Report (Due early October, date TBD)
Online Activity Tracking Form (ATF) (Updated monthly, by the 7th of each month for previous months activities)
Policy, System, and Environmental (PSE) Evaluation Reporting Form (Quarterly)
Invoices (Due monthly, by the 25th of each month for the previous month’s expenditures.) September invoice may be due earlier than the 25th, date TBD.
* Previously, progress reports were required quarterly.
No Impact / Outcome Evaluation (IOE) plan or final IOE report required as DHCD is not required to complete an IOE project.

9. DHCD’s Responsibilities
Must comply with all NEOPB and USDA rules, regulations and grant exhibits, and ensure subcontractor (if applicable) compliance.
Must respond to RUHS-PH request for information and provide all requested documentation.
Must complete and submit timely reports and invoices.
Must prepare for any RUHS-PH, NEOPB and/or USDA site visits, as requested.
Required to demonstrate compliance with Federal Civil Rights requirements and Non-Disparagement Certification.
Must follow record retention requirements and ensure that subcontractors retain all records pertaining to the grant for a minimum of three years after the end of the grant term in case of a State or Federal review/audit.

10. SNAP-Ed NEOP Guidance
All interventions and activities funded through the NEOP grant must conform to the guidelines set forth in the USDA Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Plan Guidance requirements.

11. NEOP Portfolio Settings
Intended Audience:
Learn 2A: Age 0-5 years
Learn 2B: Age 6-17 years

12. Integrated Work Plan (Activity / Portfolio / Reach)
Minimum Reach
(SNAP-Ed eligible)
Direct Education (Classes)
Nutrition Education and Physical Activity Promotion classes
Learn 2B, Live, Play
FFY17: 1,400
FFY18: 1,090
FFY19:
Indirect Education
a) Events
b) Posters and Brochures
a) Events (Reach 1,800 / year)
(Estimate ~ 9 events / year)
(Reach 3,000 / year)
Policy, Systems and Environmental (PSE) Change
(School Wellness is a required PSE annually)
Up to two PSE efforts can be selected
PSE selected to be mutually agreed upon between DHCD and RUHS-PH
Live, Learn 2B
Reach goal dependent on
PSE selected and
is expected to
increase annually.
Resident Engagement Project
(Youth or Adult)
Identify Community “Champions”
FFY 17 (1 project)
FFY18 & FFY19 (not applicable)
Identify at least one “Champion” annually.

13. Integrated Work Plan (Activity / Portfolio / Reach)
Minimum Reach
(SNAP-Ed eligible)
Public Relations / Social Media Efforts
Promote NEOP activities and events being offered in the community and schools
Notify eligible individuals to the maximum extent possible of the availability of SNAP-Ed activities in their local community and schools.
Live, Learn 2B, Play
No expected reach numbers.
Document PR and notification efforts
ATF.
Participate in Collaborative Meetings
Such as the County Nutrition Action Plan (CNAP), Riverside County Health Coalition, Network North meetings, Local School Wellness Committee meetings, etc.
Live, Learn 2B
Attend CNAP and Riverside County Health Coalition meetings