1. Implementation Projects
Request for Application Process
A Brief Overview

2. Request for Application Process
Eligibility
CW agencies in Regions V & VII
Tribal consortia within those Regions
Currently receiving Title IV-B funds
State child welfare agencies within ACF Regions V and VII, and Tribes or Tribal consortia within those Regions that are currently receiving Title IV-B grant funds administered by the CB, are eligible for MCWIC implementation projects. If a consortium applies for an implementation project, CB will not require that every member of that consortium participate in the proposed project activities as a condition of eligibility. Federally recognized Tribes that are not receiving Title IV-B grant funds are not eligible for implementation projects.

3. Request for Application Process
Application Process Steps:
1) Two-Page Concept Paper
2) Internal Screening Assessment
3) Teleconference Regarding Concept Paper
4) Written Feedback
5) Formal Application
6) Review of Formal Applications
7) Award of Implementation Projects
The purpose of implementation projects is to facilitate sustainable systems change and
build the capacities of child welfare systems for improved performance and positive
change. Implementation projects are intended to be substantial and capable of
supporting implementation activities that will drive sustainable positive change in
organizational culture and child welfare practice. Implementation projects will be
individualized, strengths-based, and highly responsive to the needs of our State and
Tribal partners. Project applications will be evaluated to support this purpose:
Applications should demonstrate how projects will effect sustainable, substantial and
positive systems change in organizational culture and child welfare practice.

4. Request for Application Process
PURPOSE OF PROJECTS
sustainable systems change
build capacity of CW system
improve performance
positive change

5. Request for Application Process
Important dimensions of projects
significance of issues
need for MCWIC resources
systemic focus
likelihood of improved outcomes
The proposed project:
focuses on implementation (may also address development, assessment, strategic planning to some degree);
is likely to build capacity;
is substantial and capable of driving systemic change;
doesn't duplicate or supplant existing funds/services/resources;
identifies and pursues specific and measurable objectives;
is of sufficient duration and scope to achieve the proposed change;
is integrated and consistent with existing change efforts and plans (CFSP, PIPs, etc.)
is well-coordinated and appropriately involves other members of the T/TA Network (the NRCs in particular);
will not overburden the NRCs, based on the T/TA Network's capacity;
is feasible and reasonable for the conditions and circumstances of the State or Tribe;
is likely to achieve the desired change and to sustain it beyond the implementation project period;
addresses implementation and change efforts that cannot otherwise be met by the the NRCs and existing T/TA Network services.

6. Request for Application Process
Important dimensions of projects
builds capacity
consistency with other efforts
commitment of stakeholders
Includes internal & external partners and stakeholders
Not just commitment buy active involvement & collaboration
The proposed project:
focuses on implementation (may also address development, assessment, strategic planning to some degree);
is likely to build capacity;
is substantial and capable of driving systemic change;
doesn't duplicate or supplant existing funds/services/resources;
identifies and pursues specific and measurable objectives;
is of sufficient duration and scope to achieve the proposed change;
is integrated and consistent with existing change efforts and plans (CFSP, PIPs, etc.)
is well-coordinated and appropriately involves other members of the T/TA Network (the NRCs in particular);
will not overburden the NRCs, based on the T/TA Network's capacity;
is feasible and reasonable for the conditions and circumstances of the State or Tribe;
is likely to achieve the desired change and to sustain it beyond the implementation project period;
addresses implementation and change efforts that cannot otherwise be met by the the NRCs and existing T/TA Network services.

7. Request for Application Process
Important dimensions of projects
plan for sustainability
feasibility of outcome evaluation
The proposed project:
focuses on implementation (may also address development, assessment, strategic planning to some degree);
is likely to build capacity;
is substantial and capable of driving systemic change;
doesn't duplicate or supplant existing funds/services/resources;
identifies and pursues specific and measurable objectives;
is of sufficient duration and scope to achieve the proposed change;
is integrated and consistent with existing change efforts and plans (CFSP, PIPs, etc.)
is well-coordinated and appropriately involves other members of the T/TA Network (the NRCs in particular);
will not overburden the NRCs, based on the T/TA Network's capacity;
is feasible and reasonable for the conditions and circumstances of the State or Tribe;
is likely to achieve the desired change and to sustain it beyond the implementation project period;
addresses implementation and change efforts that cannot otherwise be met by the the NRCs and existing T/TA Network services.

8. Request for Application Process

9. Application Review Process
Request for Application Process
Application Review Process
review panel with representatives of
MCWIC
MCWIC’s Advisory Board
T/TA Network
Children’s Bureau
All full applications will be reviewed by a review panel consisting of representatives of MCWIC, MCWIC’s Advisory Board, members of the T/TA Network, and the Children’s Bureau. MCWIC will participate in rating and discussing the applications but will not vote on the final application decision recommendation. This review will be based on the elements listed above, using the specific evaluation criteria set forth below. The Children’s Bureau makes the final approval regarding Implementation Project selection.

10. Application Review Process
Request for Application Process
Application Review Process
MCWIC makes recommendation
will not vote on final recommendation
review by Advisory Board per RFA
Children’s Bureau makes final selection
All full applications will be reviewed by a review panel consisting of representatives of MCWIC, MCWIC’s Advisory Board, members of the T/TA Network, and the Children’s Bureau. MCWIC will participate in rating and discussing the applications but will not vote on the final application decision recommendation. This review will be based on the elements listed above, using the specific evaluation criteria set forth below. The Children’s Bureau makes the final approval regarding Implementation Project selection.

11. Applications not selected
Request for Application Process
Applications not selected
may re-apply in a subsequent round
MCWIC assistance in drafting
CB & T/TA Network assistance
Applicants not selected for implementation projects in a particular round of awards may re-apply in a subsequent round, and may receive guidance from MCWIC in the development of a subsequent application. Applicants not selected for implementation projects may also seek technical assistance from the Children’s Bureau and the T/TA Network.

12. Request for Application Process
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