1. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 SNE I Tuesday 10/27/09, 3pm EDT P-r??? Information Session www.kresge.org Safety-net Enhancement Initiative Pre-proposal Information Session Tuesday, October 27, 3:00 pm EDT

2. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 The Kresge Foundation A $2.8 billion private national foundation that seeks to influence the quality of life for future generations Six fields of interest: –Health –Environment –Community Development –Arts and Culture –Education –Human Services

3. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Our Values Criteria Creating opportunity Community impact Institutional transformation Risk Environmental conservation Innovation Collaboration Underserved geography Diversity

4. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Health Program – Primary Areas of Concern Underserved geography Diversity Community impact Collaboration Innovation Environmental conservation

5. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Health Program – Grant Opportunities Healthy Environments Caring Communities –Safety-net Enhancement Initiative Emerging and Promising Practices

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7. October 27, 2009 Safety-net Enhancement Initiative Moves beyond medical model Addresses social and environmental determinants of health Engages collaboratively with other sectors and support systems

8. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Safety-net Enhancement Initiative Overarching goal: –To demonstrate collaborative models to address health disparities

9. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Collaboration Model Community Health Centers Community Health LeadershipEngagement Policy Impact Health Disparities Public Hospitals Public Health Departments Social Support Social Support Social Support

10. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Three Phases of the Initiative Planning Phase Demonstration Phase Dissemination Phase

11. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Planning Phase Competitive process Capacity of lead agency Engagement strategies Clear understanding of context

12. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Planning Phase Focus on reducing health disparity Opportunities to leverage previous work and resources Community defined health priorities Clear, organized and reasonable process

13. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Planning Phase Applications due: November 16th, 9:00pm EST Firm Deadline Online applications only Full proposal–not Letter of Inquiry

14. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Planning Phase Online application guidelines on Web site: www.kresge.org Health Program Caring Communities Safety-net Enhancement Initiative

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20. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Planning Phase Application consists of: –Cover sheet –Cover letter –Proposal narrative (15 pages max) –Budget E-mail confirmation sent

21. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Planning Phase Review process 10-12 finalists selected Award notification after December Trustee meeting Funding available after the first of the year Site visits and information sessions

22. Safety-net Enhancement InitiativeOctober 27, 2009 Demonstration Phase Demonstration phase applications due September 2010 Expect to support 7-10 final projects depending on resources Questions: info@kresge.org

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