Grant Writing Workshop

Central Valley Affiliate

Rowena ChuGrants Chair November 5, 2011

Workshop Goals

1. Familiarize applicants with the vision, mission, and strategies of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®

2. Inform potential applicants about funding opportunities

3. Help applicants develop a successful application

4. Encourage networking with other breast health professionals

Introduce Yourself

• Brief introduction about YOU• Name, organization, what you hope to learn today• If current grantee, what your project is

Vision

A World Without Breast Cancer

PromiseThe Susan G. Komen for the Cure promise is to save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.

2011 Community Profile

• Demographics and breast cancer statistics

• Programs and resources• Interviews with survivors,

grantees, and other front-line providers.

Visit http://www.komencentralvalley.org/grants/funding-priorities/

Funding Priorities

Priority 1: Increase access and availability of breast health and breast cancer screening services within the county by funding health system partnerships.

Priority 2: Partner with community organizations to effectively promote awareness of breast health education and services with an emphasis on bridging the cultural and linguistic divide by providing culturally sensitive education and outreach to specific communities, and education and outreach in native languages.

Priority populations include (in no particular order): African American/Black, Hispanic/Latina, Native American, and Asian/Hmong women.

Priority 4: Increase Komen visibility and awareness to be recognized in the community as the leader in the breast cancer movement.

Priority 3 not directly affected to grantees

FY2012-2013

• Awards up to $50,000

• Possible implementation of salary cap• Case -by- case basis

NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED!

*All electronic applications MUST be received by 11:59 p.m. on Friday, December 16th, 2011 and hardcopies must be postmarked by that date as well.

Important Dates

Application Deadline Monday, December 16th, 2011 at 11:59 p.m.

Award Notification February 2012

Anticipated Funding Start April 1, 2012

Eligibility

• Non-profit organization• All past and current Komen-funded grants and awards are up to date and in

compliance with Komen requirements• Be located in or providing services to Fresno County

Application & Submission Process

• Submit 8 hardcopies and 1 MS Word e-copy to Sharon and Rowena

• Required Information• Summary Information• Program Description• Budget• Supporting Documentation

• Current grantees MUST also include a copy of their most recent 6-month progress report

Visit http://www.komencentralvalley.org/grants/how-to-apply-for-funding/

Program Description

• Background• Goals and Objectives

• How do they pertain to our Statement of Need?• Evidence-based Strategies/Promising Practices

• What do you KNOW works?• Evaluation Plan• Organizational Capacity

• How many people do you need on your team to be efficient?• Sustainability

• How do you know the project is sustainable?

At Risk Priority Target Communities in the Affiliate Service Area

1) Low-Income Farmworkers: Hmong and migrant Latina farmworkers comprise a significant percentage of the impoverished population. Our motivation to evaluate and target the concentrated poverty in Fresno County is based on the assumption that medically related expenses may be deemed a luxury that are not committed or factored into the overall life expenses of larger families. These are also notoriously difficult communities to reach and engage about breast health and education.

2) Women Exceeding >201% FPL but < 350% FPL: As income increases, so does the likelihood of recent mammograms. However, we find that a significant percentage of women exceeding >201% FPL in Fresno County have never had a mammogram. This could be due to state the eligibility requirements for free screening by the California Cancer Detection Programs.

3) African American Women: African American women tend to be diagnosed with more advanced cases when breast cancer is not as easily treated, and thus, chances for survival are lower. The differences in stage at diagnosis contribute in large part to the racial difference in breast cancer survival.

4) Young Women: Educating young women about the issues of breast health and cancer from the elementary school level through college, if handled in a factual and age-appropriate manner, will provide a foundation for young girls and women to engage in breast health awareness and practices for their lifetimes. Considering that Fresno County has a younger average age and more people under 19 (32.9%) compared to state (26.5%) and national (25.3%) demographics (U.S. Census Bureau, 2010; Thomson-Reuters, 2010), also with less overall education, we must commit to educating young women, and especially those from low-income Latino families, about breast self awareness and practices.

Selection Criteria

• Impact• Feasibility• Capacity• Collaboration• Sustainability

Funds may not be used for the following purposes:

• Medical or scientific research (costs associated with program evaluation are allowed)• Media projects (film, radio, web sites)• Scholarships or fellowships• Construction or renovation of facilities• Political campaigns or lobbying

Supporting Documentation

• References• Budget Justification• Curriculum Vitae

No other materials will be accepted.

Need Help?

Contact me!

Rowena Chu

C:650.438.6350

rchu@komencentralvalley.org

Deadline: Monday, December 16, 2011 at 11:59 pm

Grantwriting Tutorial

Developing a Proposal

Writing an Abstract

Developing Objectives

Program Evaluation

Budgeting

Helpful Hints

Selection Criteria

• Impact• Feasibility• Capacity• Collaboration• Sustainability

Planning the Proposal

• Read everything!• Consider the funding priorities carefully.• Discuss ideas with decision-makers in your organization.

• Explore opportunities for collaboration.• Prepare proposal together.

Proposal Abstract

• First impressions are important.• Brief statement of your “case” and a summary of your proposal.• Be distinct and concise! • Do not exceed 1200 WORDS.

Helpful task: Practice the elevator pitch!

Abstract

Purpose of the program

Description of key activities

Summary of evaluation methods

Likely impact of the program

Writing Objectives

Specific

Tangible

Concrete

Measurable

Achievable within the grant period

Define success

Form basis for evaluation

Writing Objectives

If you have more than five objectives, consider breaking them up under two or three general goals.

Be realistic!

Who, What, By when, How much???

Impact Evaluation

Changes in:• Behavior• Knowledge• Attitudes• Beliefs

Change among • Individuals• Providers• Organizations• Communities

Sustainability & Feasibility Evaluation

Are my project goals feasible?• Timeline• Project Staff• Budget

Can my project be developed/collaborated on in the future?• Community• Teaming up with other non-profit organizations• Is my impact sustainable?

Budget & Expenses

1. Projects become reality because the central idea is sold, not because the proposal is cheap!

2. Be realistic! Ask for what you need.

3. Justify expenses. Do your costs follow with narrative program description?

4. Are items directly and/or indirectly related to the project?1. Direct: Is this expense 1) necessary for this project and 2) do we incur this expense for

this project only? If yes is the answer to both halves of the question, the expense is direct and fundable.

2. Indirect: If part 1 is yes and part 2 is no, the expense is indirect and fundable up to 15%.

3. Void: If part 1 is no, the expense is not fundable.

If you have questions, ask!

Budget & Expenses

• Indirect costs: not to exceed 20 percent of direct costs

• Travel• Implementation of current IRS travel reimbursement rates

• Fringe benefits = medical insurance, dental insurance, 401K matching, etc.• A fringe benefit is a form of pay (including property, services, cash or cash equivalent) in

addition to stated pay for the performance of services. • Payroll taxes ARE NOT fringe benefits. Payroll costs include the employer portion of FICA,

FUTA, ETT and SUI. Payroll costs does not include SDI, FIT or SIT

Helpful Hints

Read the RFP carefully — follow ALL directions.

Be innovative, realistic, specific.

Write clearly, use active rather than passive voice.

Try not to repeat yourself throughout the proposal.

Avoid jargon, acronyms, and slang.

Allow plenty of time to work on your RFP!

Acknowledgment of Komen Grant-Branding Guidelines for Grantees

Print Material (website, print material, billboard, brochures)

• This project is made possible through a grant by the Central Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen or

• This project is made possible through a grant by the Komen Central Valley Affiliate

Media/Radio or TV

• This project is made possible through grant by the Central Valley Affiliate of Susan G. Komen or

• This project is made possible through a grant by the Komen Central Valley Affiliate

DO’s

Use either logo:

Branding Guidelines

• Reference to Susan G. Komen Foundation without identifying as The Central Valley Affiliate or Komen Central Valley infers that grant was provided by Susan G. Komen NATIONAL Headquarters. We want our constituents to understand the work done locally so more support the Central Valley Race for the Cure.

Don’ts

National’s logoCentral Valley’s RACE logo

Branding instructions will be provided on a CD at the time Grant Contracts are signed

Good Luck!

Contact Information:

Rowena Chu, Grants Chair Sharon Johnson, Executive Director

rchu@komencentralvalley.org sjohnson@komencentralvalley.org

www.komencentralvalley.org