CORE Grant Project Request for Applications
***The CORE Grant application is now closed. Please check back in the fall for updates.***
OVERVIEW
The Oregon School-Based Health Care Network is a nonprofit
membership organization dedicated to advancing access to quality health care for
youth.
We Work To:
- Connect school-based health center (SBHC) professionals and supporters
across Oregon - Provide technical assistance and training to SBHC staff
- Leverage sustainable funding solutions
- Educate local, state and federal policymakers
PURPOSE OF FUNDING
In response to the demonstrated need among school-aged children and youth for support in achieving healthy relationships, the EC Brown Foundation awarded the Network a two-year grant to develop a project that would provide resources to SBHC staff around supporting students in this area.
In order to develop a project responsive to the needs of SBHC staff the Network distributed a needs assessment to identify areas for professional development, resource topics, and the ways that staff prefer to access resources. The survey was distributed online in May, 2007.
- All certified SBHCs in Oregon responded to the survey.
- More than 50% of respondents said they would like professional development in 10 out of 11 topic and skill development areas.
- SBHC staff greatly prefer materials (88.7%) and trainings (face-to-face: 71%, web-based: 56.5%), as methods of receiving resources on the topic areas.
- Website links to programs also rated high (64.5%).
In response to the survey, the Network is developing:
- An online resource center (this website), where staff can access, review and recommend resources;
- Targeted regional trainings and professional development opportunities based on survey responses;
- Mini-grants for SBHCs to implement projects in the topic areas.
WHAT WE ARE FUNDING
Through this mini-grant program, the Network seeks to fund new SBHC projects that support healthy student relationships and SBHC staff skill development.
We are open to a wide variety of projects and activities. For example: conference attendance, purchasing materials, hiring consultants or trainers, establishing a support group or community advisory board, etc. You can think large or small, and we are happy to discuss potential projects with you.
Requirements
Your project must address at least one of the following topic areas
AND at least one SBHC staff skill area:
- HEALTHY STUDENT RELATIONSHIP TOPIC AREAS (choose at least one)
- Building skills for healthy relationships (e.g. negotiation skills, refusal skills, pro-social skills, problem-solving skills)
- Addressing/preventing abuse within relationships (e.g. harassment, bullying, relational aggression, isolation, physical/mental abuse)
- Asset building (e.g. support systems, empowerment, constructive use of time, positive values, positive identity, commitment to learning, social competencies)
- HIV/STD prevention
- Sexual orientation and gender identity
- SBHC STAFF SKILL AREAS (choose at least one)
- Using communication and learning styles
- Cultural competency
- Developing meaningful partnerships between your SBHC and the school community
- Developing meaningful partnerships with the broader community
- Working with youth (e.g. advisory boards, peer to peer mentoring/support, focus groups)
WHO SHOULD APPLY
Eligible applicants meet all the following criteria:
- Certified school-based health centers or SBHC planning grant sites in the State of Oregon. Please note, non-profit organizations, government agencies, schools, and others are welcome to partner with SBHCs on projects.
- Single sites or collaborations between multiple sites
FUNDING
School-based health centers will be funded up to $5,000 per SBHC for 1 year of participation. Partnerships between sites are welcome, and each site would be eligible for up to $5,000 with a combined maximum of $20,000. It is possible that grants may be extended for an additional year. Budgets may be negotiated after application submission.
EXCLUSIONS
The following will not be funded under this grant:
- Out of state travel
- A current program, unless the program will be significantly changed or enhanced
- Medical services
IMPORTANT DEADLINES AND DATES
Application TA Conference Calls: Tuesday, May 6th 3pm – 4pm AND Wednesday, May 21st Noon – 1pm These calls will be an opportunity for you to ask questions about the application and receive feedback on potential projects. Call In Number 1-877-219-1358, and participant code 3248
Application Due Date: Applications are due Thursday, May 29th, 2008.
IF YOUR PROJECT IS FUNDED
The following is required of all grantees:
- Signed sub-grantee agreement between the Network and your SBHC or medical sponsor
- Complete mid-year and year-end progress and fiscal reports to be submitted to the Network
- Participation in program evaluation surveys
- At least one project representative in attendance at the 2008 Network Institute (October 10, 2008)
COMPLETING THE APPLICATION
We encourage all applicants to complete their application online. Our web form will allow you to save your work as a draft and come back to it later.
In order to access the online application you must register on our website. Once you are registered, log in and look for the RFA link below your name in the left side bar. Or access the online application here.
If you are unable to submit the application online, you can download a pdf version here.
APPLICATION REVIEW
Applications will be reviewed by the CORE Grant advisory council, a diverse group of health and education professionals, including Network staff.
In order to assure that funds are distributed equitably, we hope for a broad variety of applicants including:
- Geographic area (rural/urban, area of the state);
- Student population (elementary/middle/high school)
Application Scoring
Applicants will be scored on the quality, comprehensiveness and feasibility of their proposals. Special consideration will be given to proposals that include youth participation, partnership-building within the school community or partnership-building with the broader community.