Innovation Fund for Oral Health Launch Webinar January 9, 2013
To Improve the Oral Health of All
Systems Change Approach
Systems Change Approach
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DentaQuest Foundation 2013 Programs and Partnerships
The Innovation Fund Invests in programs that improve the systems that impact oral health Develops new ideas or applies existing ideas in new ways in order to create value Prompts the questions of what now, what s next, and what if? Engages a diverse group of stakeholders to impact a broad range of determinants of oral health Brings effective solutions to scale to achieve systems-level improvements that promote oral health
Innovation Fund Theory of Change
Innovation Fund Guiding Principles Incorporate new ideas from planning to implementation and evaluation, and ultimately to achieve widespread impact Align efforts with the Foundation Systems Change Framework Draw from and contribute to the national network: grantees interact with and learn from each other See the whole: individual efforts contribute to something bigger Don t reinvent resources that we already have (e.g. grantees working in the area of medical/dental collaboration should partner with the National Interprofessional Initiative on Oral Health to leverage existing resources such as the Smiles for Life Curriculum) Engage a broad constituency to improve oral health: diversity of experience leads to better decisions and actions Participate in evaluation: balance accountability and learning
Innovation Model for Systems Change
Awards Process Proposals to the Innovation Fund will be accepted on a rolling basis There are three stages in the competitive proposal process: Submit a concept paper describing the proposed project Contact Foundation staff to discuss potential partnership opportunities Following a review of the concept paper and subsequent conversations, the Foundation will invite a pool of applicants each month to submit a full proposal Funding will be awarded as follows: A total of up to $4.45 million will be awarded from the Innovation Fund in 2013 Grants made through the Innovation Fund will be for one (1) year In addition to financial support, grantees may be eligible to receive technical assistance
Selection Process Applicants must be based in the United States or its territories and may be either public entities or nonprofit organizations that are tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue code The Foundation will select and develop a portfolio of promising programs and initiatives that successfully address the following criteria: Fit of proposed project with DentaQuest Foundation s Systems Change Framework Clear alignment with one (1) component of the Innovation Model for Systems Change The proposed project meets and fulfills an identified need Clarity and practicality of the proposed project activities including anticipated outcomes The proposed project has the potential to be spread to other communities, regions, or states, and the ability to become sustainable beyond Foundation funding Capacity of the organization to implement the proposed project and manage grant funds Alignment of proposed timeline, scope of activities, and budget
Key Dates and Deadlines The Innovation Fund will be accepting proposals on a rolling basis: 4 th Thursday of Each Month Concept papers due for review 2 nd Thursday of Following Month Full proposals invited 2 nd Thursday of Following Month Full proposals due
Key Contacts Andrea Forsht Grants and Programs Associate DentaQuest Foundation 617-886-1760 andrea.forsht@dentaquestfoundation.org Michael Monopoli, DMD, MPH, MS Director of Policy and Programs DentaQuest Foundation 617-886-1372 michael.monopoli@dentaquestfoundation.org
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