Grant Writing Workshop

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1 Grant Writing Workshop Tips and Tools to Prepare for Funding Opportunities in the Marin County Mental Health and Substance Use Services System of Care February 28, 2014

2 Introduction and Overview Welcome and Introductions Purpose and Context for Convening this Workshop To promote and foster community solutions that will work to reduce stigma, discrimination and health disparities To help promote and enhance culturally competent mental health and substance use services, programs and initiatives To align with the Framework for Eliminating Cultural, Linguistic, Racial and Ethnic Behavioral Health Disparities Increase capacity of individuals and organizations to successfully apply to provide services in the Mental Health and Substance Use Services (MHSUS) System of Care

3 Workshop Objectives Participants will be report an increased understanding of: Services delivered and populations served in the MHSUS System of Care Process and expectations for responding to a Request for Proposals (RFP) to become a contractor in the MHSUS System of Care Strategies to consider in seeking to becoming a County contractor, including submitting an RFP, seeking a fiscal sponsor, and/or developing strategic collaborations Upcoming funding opportunities and resources for staying informed of funding opportunities How to write a competitive proposal, including developing a scope of work with measurable objectives and outcomes, and developing clear budgets with reasonable costs to achieve the program objectives Grant writing and fiscal sponsor technical assistance resources

4 MHSUS System of Care Overview of Mental Health and Substance Use Services (MHSUS) System of Care Vision and Service Philosophy Services Provided and Populations Served Service Maps

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7 Strategies for Participating in the MHSUS System of Care Convening Grant Writing Capacity Building Workshops and Follow-Up Technical Assistance Request for Proposal (RFP) Process Collaborative/Cooperative Applications Fiscal Sponsorship Overview and Q & A

8 Upcoming Funding Opportunities and Expectations Mental Health Services Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Substance Use Services

9 Overview of MHSA Principles Community Collaboration Cultural Competence Client/Family-Driven Mental Health System Wellness Focus, Which Includes the Concepts of Recovery and Resilience Integrated Service Experiences for Clients and their Families throughout their Interactions with the Mental Health System

10 MHSA Components Community Services and Supports (CSS): Direct services to people with serious mental illness, including Full Service Partnerships (FSP) Capital Facilities and Technological Needs (CFTN): Building projects and increasing technological capabilities to provide better services to people with mental illness Workforce Education and Training (WET): Increase capacity of the mental health workforce Prevention and Early Intervention (PEI): Programs to recognize early signs of mental illness, improve early access to services and reduce stigma and discrimination Innovation(INN): New programs, with a focus on learning, that increase access to underserved populations, promote collaboration and increase quality of services.

11 Upcoming Funding Opportunities and Expectations Upcoming MHSA Requests for Proposals (RFP) Timeline: Release RFP: Summer 2014 Proposals Due: 4-6 weeks later Contracts Begin: Fall 2014 Expected RFP s: Transition Age Youth (CSS) Triple P Positive Parenting Program (PEI) Behavioral Health in Primary Care (PEI) School Age Programs (PEI)

12 Upcoming Funding Opportunities and Expectations Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Innovation Purpose of Innovation Priority Theme: Engaging and Serving Underserved and Culturally Diverse Communities Community Planning Timeframe: Spring/Summer 2014 Funding Timeframe: Fall/Winter 2014 Substance Use Services

13 Additional Information Cesar Lagleva, Interim Ethnic Services Manager Marin County Mental Health and Substance Use Services or Marin Health & Human Services RFP Website: Marin Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Website:

14 Thank You Up Next: Tips and Tools for Preparing Successful Grant Applications