COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY RECOVERY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE INITIATIVE GRANT APPLICATION WORKSHOP JANUARY 2019
AGENDA Welcome and Introductions Overview of CDFA Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative Overview Landscape Review Assessment by Community Health Institute Key Components of the Application Process Evaluation and Scoring Q&A
OVERVIEW OF CDFA
VISION and MISSION
VALUES INTEGRITY COLLABORATION ADAPTABILITY RESPECT FOCUS PROSPERITY
RESOURCES GRANTS LOANS TAX CREDIT EQUITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
FUNDING ECOSYSTEM Connection to other funders Compliance Outcomes Measurement Support & Optimization Concept Initiation Pre-Application Support Ideas 2 Innovation (i2i) Program L5 Capacity Building Program CDBG Tax Credits Clean Energy Fund Finance & Deployment Planning & Development CDBG Feasibility Grants Predevelopment Loan Program Energy Audit Program
STATEWIDE IMPACT $11.5 million infused into New Hampshire communities 69 projects and initiatives supported 137 business donors engaged >$50 million leveraged from other funders
INVESTMENT IN PUBLIC HEALTH
RECOVERY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE: CDFA S ROLE March 2018 Governor Sununu launched the Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative June 2018 CDFA allocated one-time, $1 million appropriation Coordinate with key stakeholders to align statewide efforts Collaborate on assessment Design Recovery Friendly Workplace Grant Program January 2019 June 2020 Administer Recovery Friendly Workplace Grant Program Engage Technical Assistance Provider September 2020 CDFA delivers report to State of New Hampshire
NH Governor s Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative CDFA Workshop 01/04/2019 recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com Copyright 2018 by the State of New Hampshire
Background Led by Governor Chris Sununu Launched in March of 2018 Promotes health, safety, and wellness for NH workplaces and employees Empowers workplaces to provide support for employees in recovery and those impacted by substance use disorders Challenges stigma Encourages employee retention and productivity recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com Copyright 2018 by the State of New Hampshire
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Roles & Responsibilities Public Health Networks Recovery Friendly Advisors Technical Assistance Provider Nonprofit Organizations Provide initial orientation to workplaces Connect to regional resources, community efforts Provide ongoing support and promotion of initiative Primary point of contact for completing checklist Assess needs and readiness of workplaces Connect to resources, trainings, best practices Ongoing resource for workplaces Provides technical assistance and support to nonprofit organizations delivering RFW programming Develops evidencebased training modules Develop internal capacity to deliver RFW programming Deliver RFW programming, including evidencebased trainings, employer education, support for employees, community engagement Ongoing resource for workplaces recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com Copyright 2018 by the State of New Hampshire
Designation Process Phase 1: Letter of Intent Phase 2: Orientation Phase 3: Designation Phase 4: Implementation Submit Letter of Intent to Governor s office expressing interest in the initiative and willingness to learn more. Work 1:1 with a Prevention Coordinator at local Public Health Network to assess business needs. Designation as a Recovery Friendly Workplace by the Governor s Recovery Friendly Workplace Advisory Council. Access to Recovery Friendly Business Advisor. Active in policy and practice, trainings, and community engagement with support from non profit recovery organization. FACILITATE BUSINESS AND NONPROFIT CONNECTIONS
Needs of Workplaces Varies based on size, type, readiness, culture of business Access to trainings for supervisors and employees Examples of recovery friendly policies and procedures Connection to community resources Recruitment/retention strategies for healthy, safe, productive workforce recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com Copyright 2018 by the State of New Hampshire
Testimonials recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com Copyright 2018 by the State of New Hampshire
Key Accomplishments Developed RFW procedures, processes, and orientation packets Held training for 13 Regional Public Health Networks Secured funding for initiative from several sources Secured initial staffing for initiative, including Program Director and 1 of 3 Recovery Friendly Advisors Conducted assessment of nonprofit organizations for readiness and capacity to deliver RFW programming Conducted orientations with participating workplaces Nearly 70 workplaces are currently in the process of becoming Recovery Friendly recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com Copyright 2018 by the State of New Hampshire
Contact Information Shannon Bresaw, MSW RFW Program Director shannon@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com Karen Morton-Clark, CRSW Recovery Friendly Advisor karen@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com Copyright 2018 by the State of New Hampshire
LANDSCAPE REVIEW
RECOVERY FRIENDLY WORKPLACE ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY AND READINESS ASSESSMENT Katy Shea Morgan nhcenterforexcellence.org
Assessment Purpose and Methods Purpose: Assess Capacity and Readiness Inform Implementation Methodology: Rapid Assessment Inclusion Criteria Tools - Survey and Interviews nhcenterforexcellence.org
Lessons Learned Key components that will make this initiative successful: Motivation - alignment with mission and vision Capacity - existing staff, skills, infrastructure, etc. Previous experience with similar activities and evidence of effectiveness Willingness and ability to participate in RFW initiative development Strong existing partnerships nhcenterforexcellence.org
GRANT PROGRAM OVERVIEW
PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Educate employers in evidence-based practices Create work environments that are conducive to enabling persons in addiction and mental health recovery to sustain and re-enter the workforce Train employees, including specialized training for human resources personnel Raise public awareness and provide information that supports health, safety for employees Promote active community engagement that will assist in reducing the negative impact of unaddressed substance misuse and untreated mental health
PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT Evaluate, improve and sustain programming and services Support & Optimization Concept Initiation Focus on capacity building to strengthen organizational infrastructure to deliver increased value and impact to the communities you serve Implement Recovery Friendly Workplace programming and services Finance & Deployment Planning & Development Develop a business plan, implementation strategy and / or enhance outreach to further develop business partnerships
RESOURCES AVAILABLE Access to technical assistance and subject matter expertise Development of evidenced-based Recovery Friendly Workplace materials which align with best practices outlined by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Support from Recovery Friendly Workplace Program Director and Recovery Friendly Business Advisors
APPLICATION PROCESS
TIMELINE January 4 February 4 February Application available on CDFA s Grants Management System Application due by 4:00 PM via Grants Management System Application evaluation Site visits Week of March 11 Applicants notified of funding decisions week of March 11 March/April July 2020 Workshop for funded applicants on grant management Grantees submit final report on outcomes and impacts
KEY COMPONENTS I. Applicant Information II. Eligibility III. Readiness and Capacity IV. Program Development V. Program Budget VI. Financial Capacity VII.Certification
I. APPLICANT INFORMATION Primary contact Authorized official Organization information
II. ELIGIBILITY Nonprofit organizations that deliver (or intend to deliver within the grant period) recovery friendly workplace programs Requirements Articles of Incorporation By Laws IRS Determination Letter Proof of Good Standing New Hampshire Secretary of State
III. READINESS AND CAPACITY Agreement to participate in Recovery Friendly Workplace assessment Readiness and capacity scores will be significant part of application evaluations Updates since your participation?
IV. PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT What needs have you identified within the community? How will you design your Recovery Friendly Workplace programming? How is your approach innovative and unique? What are the goals and measurable outcomes for your organization? How will this one-time infusion of resources impact your organization? How will you sustain these efforts?
V. PROGRAM BUDGET Program development support Capacity building Planning and development Implementation Support and optimization Detail uses of funds Professional fees Staff training, salaries/wages Supplies, travel Marketing/communications, etc.
VI. FINANCIAL CAPACITY Financial Statement for most recent completed Fiscal Year Audited or Review Financial Statement IRS Form 990 Management Prepared Financial Statements for current Fiscal Year Balance Sheet, Profit and Loss, Cash Flow Organizational Budgets Current fiscal year budget Previous two completed fiscal years, budget-to-actual
VII. CERTIFICATION Authorization to submit application Compliance with New Hampshire s conflict of interest laws and CDFA s privacy policy Alignment with New Hampshire s state-level strategy, best practice recommendations and training materials for Recovery Friendly Workplace programming Accept CDFA may require performance security, if applicable
EVALUATION AND SCORING
CAPACITY & READINESS Capacity Structure and experience Governance and administration Financial management Organizational management Procurement and monitoring Performance and evaluation Readiness Experience Mission/vision alignment Strong partnerships Current service offerings Ability to engage in Recovery Friendly Workplace programming
FINANCIAL CAPACITY Review Financial Statements and Organizational Budget to determine financial capacity of the organization, including: Diversity and stability of revenue sources Strength of annual operating budget Liquidity Long-term sustainability
IMPACT Current Outcomes achieved to-date Strong partnerships Understanding of community needs Proposed Strength of proposed outcomes Ability to quickly implement and sustain programming, expand geographic service area Innovative program design
REMINDER: KEY DATES January 4 Online application available on CDFA s Grants Management System February 4 Application due by 4:00 PM
CONTACTS Grant Technical Assistance Melissa Latham Community Development Finance Authority mlatham@nhcdfa.org Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative Shannon Bresaw, MSW RFW Program Director shannon@recoveryfriendlyworkplace.com
Community Development Finance Authority www.nhcdfa.org