SUSAN G. KOMEN FOR THE CURE Grant Writing Workshop December 8, 2011
Workshop Goals 1. Familiarize applicants with the Greater Cincinnati Affiliate 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 area breast health professionals
Our Promise To save lives and end breast cancer forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
History of Susan G. Komen for the Cure Founded in 1985 by Nancy Brinker Grassroots Organization Has raised over $1 Billion since inception
501(c)(3) not-for profit organization, operating with the assistance of hundreds of volunteers and 5 paid staff members Our main tasks: Mission and Development Our signature fundraiser, the 2011 Komen Greater Cincinnati Race for the Cure had over 19,000 participants our largest Race to date Since the Affiliate s inception in 1997, $6.3 million dollars has been issued to local programs and just over $2 million to the national Research Grant Program.
KOMEN RESEARCH Susan G. Komen for the Cure is the largest non-government funder of breast cancer research. Fund more than 100 research grants annually, with nearly $610 million to date $58 million for Promise Grants and Awards Research objectives: 1) Fund innovative research that focuses on results that can be put into practice immediately 2) Increased focus on research on particularly devastating breast cancer types (e.g., metastatic disease) 3) Continued research on most effective early detection, screening, and treatment procedures http://ww5.komen.org/researchgrants/researchandgrants.html
Komen Greater Cincinnati Service area
About 2011 Community Profile
About 2011 Community Profile (cont) Stage of Diagnosis
About 2011 Community Profile (cont)
About 2011 Community Profile (cont) Regional Information: Uninsured females: 14% Incidence rate: 124/100,000 Women reporting no mammogram in past 12 months: 36.1% Mortality rates: Indiana: 27/100,000 Kentucky: 27/100,000 Ohio: 28/100,000 National: 24/100,000 14 counties in the service area have a higher than National mortality rate
Priority Counties
Priority Counties (cont) Women reporting No Mammogram in past 12 months Regional Rate=36.1 percent
Adams County, OH Brown County, OH Clinton County, OH Darke County, OH Gallatin County, KY Grant County, KY Highland County, OH Miami County, OH Ohio County, IN Preble County, OH Switzerland County, IN Priority Counties (cont)
Priority Populations Racial and ethnic minority populations are far less likely to be insured African American and Hispanic/Latina women less likely to engage in preventive screenings and/or follow-up care 2011 Community Profile data shows that African American women in the Greater Cincinnati area are nearly twice as likely to be diagnosed at Stage 3 or 4 Higher mortality rates among both African American and Hispanic/Latina women higher than that of Caucasian and Asian American women
Affiliate Priorities Priority One: Improve Screening/Diagnostic Services offered to all women 40 years of age and older in the Affiliate area, with particular emphasis on the rural communities and the African American and Hispanic/Latina populations. Priority Two: Increase accessibility to breast health services by supporting and increasing Nurse Navigation/Transportation Resources available to women in the Affiliate service area. Priority Three: Engage communities by supporting and providing Education/Outreach Breast Health Services for all women in the Affiliate area, with particular emphasis on the rural communities and the African American and Hispanic/Latina populations Priority Four: Strengthen and grow Survivorship Resource Efforts in the Affiliate service area. Priority Five: Conserve existing funds and programs to establish Sustainability of the efforts supporting the Affiliate Promise.
Tips for New Programs/New Grantwriters Start with an idea (focus on the prioritized needs and priorities identified) Generate preliminary information (e.g., stats, data, personnel). Consider narrowing the scope Start writing (once you begin, momentum will build) Start early! Make your priorities and capacity to address clear Be consistent throughout Ask questions
Komen Community Health Grants Program Applications due by end of day on1/19/12- We may be traveling to attend a Komen training, so if you are walking in the application, slide under the office main doors. Funding for a full year- from April 1, 2012 through March 31, 2013 Two installments Progress (October 2012) and Final (May 2013) reports Site support and Summit meetings Competitive, independent review process Support offered throughout the year.
Komen Grantee Expectations Communication throughout the grant cycle Attendance/participation in Komen activities and initiatives Required: Race for the Cure: September 29 th, 2012 Form/Join Race Team Participate in I Am the Cure education campaign Adherence to contractual obligation: Timely reporting Expected use of funds Affiliate name used on program materials
Grant Review Process Purpose to rank order proposals based on identified criteria in application and Affiliate priorities Conflicts of Interest Any conflicts of interest or associations with organizations submitting a proposal are disclosed and resolved before the Review Process begins Committee oversees process and makes final decisions on slate presented to Board of Directors for approval Executive Director and Community Health Programs Manager present recommended slate to the Board of Directors for approval
2012-2013 RFA Community Health Programs
Conceptualizing Your Program Consider the breast health needs of the community you serve (e.g., data, number of uninsured, unemployed women over 40 estimated in the community, etc.) Consider our funding priorities and decide if application is plausible and aligns with your mission Consider the Continuum of Care and how your program will address the needs of women throughout or partner with others- this may help your application and/or funding possibility Consider what you need funding for: Is the need identified by local data/agencies? Is the need a duplication of services?
Funding Program Health Grants Due to the increasing number of requests, if the proposed program does not meet one of the funding priorities, it will only be considered if excess funds exist after priority applications have been funded Regardless of historical funding, no grant program is guaranteed funding from year to year. Remember: Proofread your proposal before submitting Contact us if you have questions
Establishing Project Workplan Goal- Broad statement of what you wish to accomplish (e.g., Ensure continuity of care for underserved women in need of screening and follow-up services in XYZ county). Objective- Must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely (e.g., Program will provide 100 mammograms to uninsured African American women ages 40-64 in XYZ county by March 31, 2013) Also, Process objectives may also be included: Program will provide follow-up and diagnostic services to women with abnormal screenings within 1 week of obtaining results.
S.M.A.R.T. Objectives Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely Outcome (What) Priority Population (Who) Conditions (When) Criterion (How Much) A wellwritten objective
Types of Interventions Education Interventions Screening Interventions Diagnosis Interventions Treatment Interventions Treatment Support Interventions Survivorship Interventions Health Care Delivery/Systems Interventions
Personnel Costs Budget May be covered for personnel related to this project only and not general work of the applicant no more than a.5 FTE or 20 hours/week maximum will be funded for project specific personnel. Supply Costs Include Komen educational materials cost if you plan to order Equipment Costs (may not exceed 30% of direct costs & only used exclusively on the project) Patient Care Costs MUST use the approved Medicare/Medicaid Reimbursement Rates provided Other Expenses Do NOT expect or ask for funding of non-essential items, including food No indirect funding allowable Use whole numbers round up if needed
Realistic dollar amounts Budget (cont) Ask for what you need to accomplish your goals Unless you exceeded this year s goals early, why would your budget needs increase dramatically? Think about the number of people being served by your program and then cost/allowable reimbursement per person Know that your program submission will be compared to other proposals that might be more efficient, and therefore more competitive
Budget (cont) Funding of these items will not be considered: Capital items Indirect Costs Patient treatment costs (excludes pilot program) Giveaways with your institution s name or logo Parties Food and beverage Scientific research grants (Komen National offers these funding opportunities)
Non-Profit Status MUST provide proof of requesting organization s non-profit status: current IRS 501(c)(3) form or proof of state agency If your organization is just now applying for 501(c)(3) status, it is unlikely that you will receive non-profit status from the IRS before the deadline You are also asked to provide a copy of your organization s W-9
Items that may cause reviewers concern Grant contingent on staff being hired first High personnel costs with no guarantee of services being performed Returning grantee with poor outcomes demonstrated Application exhibiting no evidence of or knowledge of existing community efforts or collaboration Scope of project too big Budget requested is very high for small # of people being served Komen is the sole-funder of the project
Questions? Amy S. Weber, PhD(c), CPP, CHES Community Health Programs Manager mission@komencincinnati.org (513) 671-9100, ext. 205 (513) 604-8596 (cell)