INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS, INC.

“A Different Approach To Success!”

116 W. 23rd Street, Suite 500, New York, NY 10011 (646) 375-2199 T, (718) 350-8870 F

www.innov-concepts.com

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ABOUT THE COMPANY

Innovative Concepts, Inc. was incorporated on March 26, 2001, by

Ms. Casey C. Simmons, GPC. The company provides Grant Consulting Services to

Healthcare and Non-Profit Organizations. Depending on the client’s needs these

Grant Consulting Services may consist of Writing, Administration, Research, or a

combination. We specialize in projects that seek Public Funding (Federal, State,

Local), particularly for construction and/or rehabilitation in an area of the Community

with great need.

Innovative Concepts, Inc. was located in the State of Florida until 2008 when we

moved to New York State. Our offices are located in the Flatiron/Chelsea area of New

York, NY. We continue to provide Grant Consulting Services to our Florida Clients. Since 2001 Innovative Concepts, Inc. has directly assisted Local Communities and

healthcare and non-profit organizations with the Pre-Award and Post-Award (i.e.

application preparation, submission, administration, and close-out) process. On

occasion only Pre-Award (writing) or Post-Award (administration) services were

provided.

Highlights

Completed Pre and Post Award work for 16 successfully funded

grants/low-interest loans for a total of $16.2 (+/-) million

Pre-Award services were rendered to ten (10) projects totaling

$5.2 (+/-) million

Participated in the Post-Award process of five (5) grants totaling $3

million

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Innovative Concepts, Inc. works with the following grant agencies:

Department of Environmental Protection (DEP),

Florida Housing and Finance Corporation (FHFC),

Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) through Federal Emergency

Management Administration (FEMA),

Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)

Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Community Planning & Development

Division

United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development

Administration (RDA), and

Various Private Foundations

Experience has been in these affiliated programs:

DEP Environmental

Parks and Recreational Development

FEMA/HMGP State Hazard Mitigation Grant Program & Disaster Preparedness

FHFC HOME Affordable Housing Grant Applications

CWHIP (Community Workforce Housing Initiatives Program) Affordable

Housing Grant Applications

HRSA Chronic Disease/Cancer and HIV/AIDS

Healthcare Facilities Emergency Care

HUD State Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)-

Economic Development & Neighborhood Revitalization Categories

Entitlement CDBG- Disaster Recovery Initiative

USDA RDA Rural Utilities Services- Potable Water & Sewer Systems

Various Foundations

Senior/Congregate Care

Hospice Care Services

Other Healthcare

Youth

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Innovative Concepts, Inc. has also been responsible for the preparation of many

research and feasibility studies of grant funding options for Healthcare and

Non-Profit organizations.

Current clients:

Broward Health, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

The non-profit community health system in Broward County, Florida, has more

than 30 facilities. Writing, proofreading/major edits, and collaboration of project

ideas are provided on an as needed basis. Examples of recent projects

include; HRSA Patient Navigator Program for Cancer/Chronic Diseases and

HRSA Women of Color with HIV/AIDS, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s

Local Initiative Funding Partners ‘Kinship Cares’ Program and RWJF Aligning

Forces for Quality, HHS Healthcare Facilities Emergency Partnership Project,

and Ryan White Electronic Records System Enhancements.

Central Harlem Senior Citizens Centers, New York, NY

Innovative Concepts, Inc. works side by side with the Executive Director to

prepare and writes grants for the Senior Citizen Center located in the Harlem

neighborhood of Manhattan. Currently, focus is being placed on grants to fund

the development and implementation of a Volunteer Program.

Clark Communities, Inc., Tallahassee and Ft. Lauderdale, FL

CCI has multiple projects at any given time. CCI’s clients are Small Cities and

Counties, as well as one Entitlement City, throughout Florida. Grant writing and

administration assistance with Community/Economic Development,

Neighborhood Revitalization, Disaster Recovery Projects, and Rural

Development is provided to CCI.

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Innovative Concepts, Inc. also works with CCI’s sister company- CRA

Community Development Group, Inc., a Non-Profit Organization planning

Affordable Housing developments. Innovative Concepts, Inc. helped with

organizational development and filing of its 501(c)(3) status with the Internal

Revenue Service.

Police Athletic League of New Jersey, Freehold, NJ

Innovative worked as a sub-contractor for grant management services of a U.S.

Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs grant for the organization’s

Afterschool Initiative for at risk youth so the project stayed in compliance and

met all objectives. Grant writing and management services are being provided

for a second round of funding, from the same agency, to further enhance and

expand the Afterschool Initiatives.

Past clients:

Broward House, Ft. Lauderdale, FL.

A research and feasibility study was prepared that described funding options

available to purchase an Assisted Living Facility and make necessary Capital

Improvements.

The Delta Education, Health, and Cultural Initiative, Miami, FL.

Innovative Concepts, Inc. sought funding agencies and foundations for several

programs including HIV/AIDS education and prevention and tutoring/mentoring to

young minority women.

Dress For Success, New York, New York, NY.

Proposal and program review conducted for the Not-For-Profit organization that

provides interview attire and skills; as well as a referral network for employment

retention.

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Guardian Care Nursing and Rehabilitation, Miami Shores, FL.

A Research and Feasibility Study was drafter for the Skilled Nursing Home. This

document detailed funding options for Diversity in Nursing Education scholarships.

Grant writing was also provided.

HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc., Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

Innovative has assisted HospiceCare in seeking funding for many different

projects. Examples are: Hazard Mitigation, Bereavement and Educational

Outreach, Healthcare Technology, General Programs, and the planning phase

of securing funding for the Construction/Rehabilitation of a Free Standing

Facility. Innovative continues to work with the non-profit Hospice and Palliative

Care organization on an as needed basis.

Miami Jewish Home and Hospital, Inc., Miami, Florida

Research and grant writing services for general support funding and specific

projects were provided. The organization has a nursing home, hospital,

Alzheimer’s unit, and several residences.

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ABOUT THE PRESIDENT

Casey C. Simmons, GPC, serves as the President of Innovative Concepts, Inc. The

Florida Native holds a Bachelor of Business Administration with a concentration in

Management from Stetson University, as well as a Master of Science in Health

Services Administration from Barry University. Ms. Simmons is also possesses the

Grant Professional Certified (GPC) credentials from the Grant Professionals

Certification Institute (GPCI).

She gained vast experience in the areas of grant writing and administration by

working for CRA Consulting, Inc. (now Clark Communities, Inc.). Ms. Simmons

worked directly with the President and other Senior Staff on Grants provided to CCI’s

clients from the Florida Department of Community Affairs Small Cities Community

Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, Housing and Urban Development

Entitlement CDBG, Department of Environmental Protection, and the U.S.D.A. Rural

Development Administration.

Ms. Simmons also served as the Project Coordinator for the Florida Partnership for

End-of-Life Care, one of 23 states in the country who participated in the Community

State Partnerships for End-of-Life Care that were awarded a total of $11.25 million.

There she was the coordinator for five “partnering” Florida organizations, agencies,

and universities, as well as 19 community coalitions, and was responsible for the

disbursement of funds, monitoring of existing funds, and general program compliance,

as well as serving as a representative nationwide.

While at Stetson University Ms. Simmons had an Internship with the non-profit

organization Home And Neighborhood Development (HAND). Serving as the

Administrative Intern for HAND she gained experience working with low and moderate

income citizens of Volusia County, Florida. With the Executive Director, she sought to

aid these citizens with down payment assistance, coordinated with the Fanny Mae

Foundation, for the construction and/or rehabilitation of housing, and assistance with

HUD Section 8 minimum housing standards.

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Ms. Simmons is active in her profession and in the Community.

Innovative Concepts, Inc. is a member of:

American Association of Grant Professionals

Women In Development

She is credentialed as a GPC (Grant Professional Certified) by the Grant

Professionals Certification Institute (GPCI).

Ms. Simmons served as the President and Vice President of the Broward County,

Florida, Chapter of AAGP.

The company also has listings on:

www.idealist.org and

the Non-Profit Central of NY/NJ

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DETAILED PROJECT HISTORY

Legend

CDBG = Community Development Block Grant USDA = United States Department of Agriculture HRSA = Health Resources and Services Administration FHFC = Florida Housing Finance Corporation FRDAP = Florida Recreational Development Assistance Program RWJF = Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

Grant Applications Written/Submitted, "Pre-Award," and Grant Administration "Post-Award"

Client: Clark Communities, Inc.

COMMUNITY GRANT AMOUNT

City of Florida City, FL CDBG El Nino Flood Alleviation $1,580,000City of Florida City, FL CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization $750,000City of Florida City, FL CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization $750,000City of Florida City, FL CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization $700,000

City of Florida City, FL CDBG Disaster Recovery Initiative- Hurricane Katrina $1,976,965

City of Florida City, FL CDBG Disaster Recovery Initiative- Hurricane Wilma $2,523,035

City of Florida City, FL FHFC HOME $672,500

City of Florida City, FL USDA Rural Development Potable Water Improvements $2,654,600

Jackson County, FL CDBG Economic Development $750,000City of LaBelle, FL CDBG Economic Development $550,000City of LaBelle, FL CDBG Economic Development $550,000City of LaBelle, FL CDBG Economic Development $700,000City of LaBelle, FL FRDAP $200,000Leon County, FL CDBG Economic Development $700,000 Client: Police Athletic League of New Jersey PROJECT GRANT AMOUNT Afterschool Initiatives to deter Juvenile Crime Office of Justice Programs $1,500,000

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Client: Hospicecare of Southeast Florida PROJECT GRANT AMOUNT - Upgrading of facility State of Florida Hazard Mitigation $55,000- Roof Repair Publix Charities $5,000

- Disaster Recovery Community Foundation of Broward County $2,500

Total $16,072,173

Grant Applications Written & Submitted, "Pre-Award," only

Client: Clark Communities, Inc.

COMMUNITY GRANT AMOUNT - City of Florida City FHFC HOME $2,000,000- City of Quincy CDBG Economic Development $750,000- Wakulla County CDBG Economic Development $750,000

Client: Broward Health

--- PROJECT GRANT AMOUNT - Cancer Patient

Navigator Program HRSA $472,000

- Kinship Care RWJF $433,455- Aligning Forces for

Quality HRSA $200,000

- Women of Color with HIV/AIDS

HRSA $500,000

- Electronic Medical Records HRSA for HIV/AIDS primary care

HRSA $31,200

Client: Miami Jewish Home & Hospital PROJECT GRANT AMOUNT- Alzheimer's

Disease/Cognitive Rehabilitation

MacDonald Foundation $55,000

- Alzheimer's Disease/Cognitive Rehabilitation

Alzheimer's Foundation of America $30,000

- Alzheimer's Disease Brookdale Foundation $7,500

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- Facilities Improvements

Kramer Foundation $147,000

Total $5,190,455

Grant Applications Administration, "Post-Award," only

Client: Clark Communities, Inc.

COMMUNITY GRANT AMOUNT City of Florida City CDBG El Nino Flood Alleviation $650,000Town of Greensboro, FL CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization $550,000City of LaBelle, FL CDBG Economic Development $550,000City of Stuart, FL CDBG Commercial Revitalization $750,000City of Vero Beach, FL CDBG Neighborhood Revitalization $750,000

Total $3,250,000

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APPROACH TO SERVICES PROVIDED

Innovative Concepts, Inc. will work with the client to determine what service(s) is desired

and appropriate for the organization’s specific needs. The below provides descriptions for

each service.

Research Meetings with organization and other parties, if applicable, to gain information.

Conduct extensive search for all available funding opportunities that are most

feasible for all programs identified.

Determine where findings fit among Strategic Plan and/or Fund Development

Plan.

Create Fund Development Calendar to be incorporated with Strategic Plan or

as a standalone document. This calendar details all identified grants, their

deadlines, and expected time period for receiving funding awards.

Draft comprehensive summary of all funding opportunities including: (1)

Name and contact information, (2) Deadline, (3) History of awards and average

number of awards provided each year, (4) Restrictions and eligibility criteria, (5)

Appropriate first approach, and (6) application.

Present study in electronic and hard copy format.

Grant Writing- Preliminary Services

Work with client to compile components for needs assessment.

Obtain data on specific population groups (i.e. demographics, income status,

health needs, etc.). This could include conducting household surveys or

researching census data, statistics, evidence based best practices, etc.

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Attend public meetings, as needed, and assist with advertising public notices to

meet Rules/Regulations.

Meet with other parties to develop budget and scope of the project, as well as

determining fit among Strategic Plan.

Attend application workshops and/or other sessions providing pertinent

information about the grant submittal.

Review Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) and/or Request For

Proposals/Application (RFP/RFA). Outline all necessary pieces of the

application such as: Narrative, Needs Assessment, Approach, Goals and

Objectives, Logic Model, Evaluation, Timeline, and Budget and Budget

Narrative.

Grant Writing

Participate in all meetings- either in person or via conference call/video.

Write grant application according to Request For Proposal, Notice of Funding

Availability, Rules/Regulations, and other information provided.

Assist the client with securing leverage/matching funds, if applicable, to

increase the value of the project and provide a stronger competitive position for

award.

Obtain all required attachments.

Provide several drafts for review by the client.

Grant Management

Take all measures necessary to ensure that the grant project/program complies

with Foundation, State/Local, or Federal grant guidelines as stated in the award

agreement. This could include the following:

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Prepare Environmental Review Record in conjunction with the Project Engineer

(if applicable) and submit for Release Of Federal Funding, or other approval.

Prepare and submit quarterly & annual reports as required.

Monitor the disbursement of grant funds.

Prepare for, and acting as the organization’s representative, at Monitoring/Site

Visits by the grant agency or foundation.

Analyze progress of the project to ensure that set milestones/objectives are

being met in a timely manner.

Prepare close-out report that details all met goals and objectives and

received/disbursed funds.

Provide Project Status Reports on a monthly basis, or as directed by the client,

to the organization so that they are kept abreast of efforts being made.

Assist the organization/client in reviewing their Strategic Plan, Comprehensive

Plan, Consolidated Plan, and others necessary for grant application submittal.

Innovative will assist in preparing these documents, if necessary.

Project/Program Evaluation

Conduct Full Independent Outside Evaluation of grant project/program.

Elements to be evaluated are: Qualitative and quantitative goals and

objectives; Disbursement of funds; Timeliness work.

Review of above elements to be conducted once per quarter via “desk

monitoring.” In addition, at least one “on-site monitoring” will be made.

(Subject to change based on grant guidelines)

Write Evaluation section of the grant proposal/application, if requested.

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WHY INNOVATIVE CONCEPTS, INC.?

In this changing economy it is more important than ever for non-profit organizations and

local communities to cut costs and maximize grant dollars.

“In these difficult economic times, the work of nonprofits is more essential

than ever. But as demand for services increases, organizations are

finding their resources limited or reduced. One way to continue serving

constituent needs … is to hire a consultant. These professionals provide

high level skills and expertise without added overhead and benefit costs.”

- The Non-Profit Central of NY/NJ December 2008 Newsletter

Does your organization lack time or finances to seek outside funding for prospective projects? Does your organization not have the necessary personnel support?

If so, Innovative Concepts, Inc. is your outsource for success!

Innovative Concepts, Inc.’s services provide value in the following ways:

Unique viewpoint with fresh ideas

Great familiarity in Federal and State Grant Programs/Agencies

Experience in working with an array of Local Municipalities, Healthcare and

Non-Profit Organizations

Fit among the company/organization culture

No overhead or benefit costs associated with contracted services

Allow Innovative Concepts, Inc. to become a part of your team, and see

what a difference it can make!

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TESTIMONIALS

Florida Department of Community Affairs Community Development Block Grants

“I have worked with Casey Clark Simmons for over six years in her capacity in

managing Community Development Block Grant Programs as a Consultant for local

governments in the State of Florida. I have worked directly with her on many projects

and always found her to be a professional in every way. She has excellent Grant

Management skills, which includes compliance with MANY different HUD and other

complicated Federal Program requirements that apply to these grants, as well as

compliance with State Laws of Florida. She is excellent in financial management,

organizational skills, Federal Labor Standards compliance, Environmental

requirements and documentation, Contract Management overall, excellent people

skills, excellent in handling situations that sometimes come up which involve complex

issues, political considerations, diplomacy, etc. Most of all, I have appreciated her

honesty and her being forthright with all of her responsibilities. I could go on for a long

time, but suffice it to say, I really have enjoyed (and continue to enjoy) working with

her on projects. She has completed several “2 year” projects in one year, thus

allowing the local government to get back in line to submit another application in the

next year’s funding competition.”

HospiceCare of Southeast Florida, Inc.

“…Casey is very knowledgeable, hard working and delightful to work with both in

person and on the telephone. She responds to questions and requests for information

promptly, and …works well within your timeframe. She is creative when researching

grants and when writing them, and then as the administrator of the grant she handles

all the necessary paperwork, meetings and reporting.

We have recommended Casey and Innovative Concepts, Inc. to other organizations

and individuals. We will continue to recommend Casey and her firm to those who

need quality grant and research consulting… Any association you will have with

Casey and her firm will be a win-win for both.”