October 15 Deadline: TCHF Funding Opportunities!

HealthyLiving
Creating Healthy Schools - Local Implementation
Creating Healthy Schools - Local Planning and Assessment
Healthy Living Advocacy - Organizational Capacity Building

HealthCare
Primary Care Leadership
Strengthening Primary Care
Telehealth

HealthCoverage
Health Insurance Literacy

As the  Oct. 15 application deadline nears, TCHF wants to make sure you have all of the information you need. Do you have questions about open funding opportunities or do you need help with the grant application process?  There are informational webinars and resources to help you:

• Click here to view archived webinars, which are hosted by the Foundation's program officers and staff. You'll find applicant information sessions that provide information for any funding opportunity, as well as several webinars that dive into specific funding opportunities.
• If you have questions about the technical aspects of the grant application, click here to view  Grant Application webinar with the Director of Grantmaking Operations, Sara Guillaume.
• As always, contact The Colorado Health Foundation with any questions about open funding opportunities or the grant application process. 

[Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

October 15 Deadline: TCHF Funding Opportunities!

HealthyLiving
Creating Healthy Schools - Local Implementation
Creating Healthy Schools - Local Planning and Assessment
Healthy Living Advocacy - Organizational Capacity Building

HealthCare
Primary Care Leadership
Strengthening Primary Care
Telehealth

HealthCoverage
Health Insurance Literacy

As the  Oct. 15 application deadline nears, TCHF wants to make sure you have all of the information you need. Do you have questions about open funding opportunities or do you need help with the grant application process?  There are informational webinars and resources to help you:

• Click here to view archived webinars, which are hosted by the Foundation's program officers and staff. You'll find applicant information sessions that provide information for any funding opportunity, as well as several webinars that dive into specific funding opportunities.
• If you have questions about the technical aspects of the grant application, click here to view  Grant Application webinar with the Director of Grantmaking Operations, Sara Guillaume.
• As always, contact The Colorado Health Foundation with any questions about open funding opportunities or the grant application process. 

[Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

TCHF Funding Opportunity: Strengthening Primary Care

This initiative is intended to support primary care providers by offering low-interest loans in addition to grants so that organizations can access the flexible capital they need to increase access to and improve the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered care. Grants of up to $500,000 and/or low-interest loans in the range of $500,000 to $5 million are available to clinics for physical and information technology infrastructure as well as working capital related to expansion or improvements to care delivery.

Colorado organizations providing primary care services may apply for funds to support the following projects:

• Facility acquisition, construction, renovation or expansion
• Medical and office equipment purchases
• Hardware, software, installation and technical assistance costs associated with health information technology systems
• Working capital for expenses associated with new or expanded services

Nonprofit entities are encouraged to consider applying for loans or a mix of grant and loan funding if appropriate. Applicants may indicate their interest in applying for a low-interest loan within the grant application. Register for an upcoming webinar, “An Introduction to Debt & Financing for Colorado Primary Care Clinics” by the Nonprofit Finance Fund for more information on key opportunities and risks associated with the use of debt to support capitalization needs.

The Foundation is partnering with Vital Healthcare Capital (V-Cap) to provide low-interest loans. V-Cap will accept loan applications on a rolling basis.

Grant Deadlines: Oct. 15, 2016, Feb. 15, 2017, June 15, 2017
Program Officer:  Tanya Weinberg at tweinberg@coloradohealth.org; 303-953-3643
[Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

TCHF Funding Opportunities

Primary Care Leadership
As a part of the Foundation's primary care strategy, this initiative will fund programs supporting the development of primary care clinician champions who advocate for comprehensive, person-centered care at the practice, community, state or federal level. The goal of this new funding opportunity is to enhance the primary care workforce to drive change, strengthen the delivery of services and improve the health outcomes of those served.

Nonprofit organizations inside and outside of Colorado will be considered. Awarded programs must be designed with a focus on Colorado's health care system and participants must be primary care clinicians (including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed behavioral health provider, dental hygienists and dentists) practicing in the state. Priority will be given to programs that target clinicians serving rural and low-income communities and culturally represent the patients they serve.

• To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria. 
• Grant Deadline: Oct. 15, 2016

Program Officer:  Tanya Weinberg at tweinberg@coloradohealth.org; 303-953-3643

Activating Places and Spaces Together
As part of the Colorado Health Foundation's focus on ensuring that communities have activated, quality indoor and outdoor infrastructure that encourages kids to be physically active, this funding opportunity supports locally-defined, place-specific efforts to get people outdoors and actively engaged in their neighborhoods - together. The goal of the funding opportunity is to help activate existing infrastructure in public places that contributes to a community's overall health through residential usage and positive experiences. Foundation grant funds will support costs associated with project/program planning and/or implementation for up to one year.

• View the Activating Places and Spaces Together informational webinar.
• To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria
• Open deadlines:  October 15, 2016 through October 15, 2018

Program Officer:  Chris Smith at casmith@coloradohealth.org; 303-953-3661

[Source:  The Colorado Health Foundation]

TCHF: Telehealth Funding Opportunity

As part of the Foundation's strategy to strengthen the delivery of comprehensive, person-centered primary care, this initiative will build capacity in primary care clinics for the implementation of telehealth services. Funding will support up to $100,000 for costs associated with the purchase of telehealth equipment and/or the employment of workflow or billing consultants. Private practices may also apply for low interest loans. 

The Foundation seeks applications that focus on: 

• Teleconferencing between providers and patients
• Telemonitoring to increase regular contact with care providers and monitor condition.
• Other innovative telehealth programs that increase access to comprehensive, coordinated primary care services through health-related technology

This funding opportunity is designed to increase access to comprehensive, coordinated care through telehealth services. To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria.

Open Grant Deadline: Oct. 15, 2016
Program Officer: Sara Overby at soverby@coloradohealth.org or 303.953.3634

[Source:  The Colorado Health Foundation]

Delta Dental: $200,000 available for innovative ideas!

The Delta Dental of Colorado Innovation Grants program is accepting proposals of $5,000 to $50,000. A total of $200,000 in grant awards will be issued. Any Colorado-based organization or individual with an innovative approach to improve oral health should apply bySeptember 1st.

"This is an exciting opportunity for anyone with the next big idea for advancing the oral health of our state, whether you are a dentist, entrepreneur, in public health or education, or perhaps a student," said Barbara Springer, executive director of the Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation.

Grant proposals must:

1. Originate in Colorado - No out-of-state applications.
2. Demonstrate innovation - We want new, untested, cutting edge ideas.
3. Be impactful - Funded ideas will truly advance the field of oral health in Colorado.

Share this news with your network! For more information on our Innovation Grants visit Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation. Remember: Applications are due Sept. 1, 2016.

[Source: Delta Dental Foundation of Colorado]

Impact Investing for Nonprofits

Colorado is leading the way in "Impact Investing" and there are exciting opportunities for nonprofit organizations to rethink how to finance their important work. Come learn more about this topic and have a chance to ask questions and discuss these ideas with fellow innovators.
Topics will include:

• Different kinds of philanthropic capital
• Local examples of what is happening in this space 
• How it relates to development and nonprofit capacity
• Facilitator: Cindy Willard of Full Potential Philanthropy

August 25, 9:00am - 4:00pm
Colorado Collaborative for Nonprofits
$120 Regular Price

REGISTER

DEADLINE September 1: TCHF Special Projects Program Stage 1 Application

The purpose of the program is to fund time-limited projects that address a pressing community need; propose new work or build on existing work; support a promising innovation or practice; and may set the groundwork for sustainable collaboration and programs.

Click here to view a short video that explains the program and answers frequently asked questions.
Visit our website for more information, including funding criteria and how to apply.

Grant Application Deadlines:
Stage 1: Sept. 1
Stage 2: Oct. 15
If you have questions or would like to discuss your idea, contact one of the assigned program officers.
Thank you for your interest in joining us as we work to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation.

[Source:  The Colorado Health Foundation]

TCHF Special Projects Funding Deadlines

TCHF heard from communities and organizations around the state that more flexible funding options are necessary to respond to community needs. The Special Projects Program is designed to address those needs and to help TCHF learn over time how they can better support and invest in projects that are important to achieving the shared vision of a healthiest Colorado.

The purpose of the program is to fund time-limited projects that address a pressing community need, propose new work or build on existing work, support a promising innovation or practice, and may set the groundwork for sustainable collaboration and programs. The program funds project support for planning, implementation, evaluation or capacity building.

àGrant Application Deadlines:
Stage 1: Sept. 1
Stage 2: Oct. 15

àVisit their website for more information, including funding criteria and how to apply. 

àPotential applicants are encouraged to contact one of the assigned program officers before applying.

[Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

HRSA Funding Announcement: Service Area Competition (SAC)

The purpose of the SAC funding opportunity is to ensure continued access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services for communities and vulnerable populations currently served by the Health Center Program, however, the populations served cannot be limited to a single age group (e.g., children, elderly) and/or service line (e.g., dental, behavioral health). The funding opportunity announcement details the SAC eligibility requirements, review criteria, and awarding factors for organizations seeking funding for operational support to provide primary and preventive health care services. Faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.  

àFor application criteria and guidelines click here.

àApplications due September 6, 2016.
[Source:  HRSA]

Delta Dental of Colorado Innovation Grants

"Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is offering financial support to Colorado-based organizations, entrepreneurs, researchers or individuals to develop and test the most creative ideas and approaches to improve the state’s oral health. Applicants must address how their idea can:

• Significantly improve the quality of oral health care.
• Develop and test new oral health technologies.
• Increase oral health literacy.
• Increase dental practice efficiencies.
• Connect and integrate oral health and overall health.
• Increase focus on prevention and/or early intervention.

Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation will award up to $200,000 to implement innovation grants. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $50,000. Projects can take up to 18 months to complete.

-Applications need to-
Originate in Colorado – Out-of-state applications will not be accepted.
Demonstrate innovation – New, untested, cutting edge ideas.
Be impactful – Funded ideas will advance the field of oral health in a meaningful way.

Applications will not be considered that are solely for equipment, capital funding, marketing campaigns (e.g., brochures, videos, etc.) and sustaining ongoing programs.

FSubmit an online application by September 1, 2016. The project team can answer questions during the application process. Please contact Lisa Konen at lkonen@ddpco.com

-Key Dates-
Thursday, July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Funding Overview Webinar
Thursday, September 1 – Applications due by 5:00 p.m. MDT
Week of September 19-23 – Applicant meetings/Site visits
Monday, October 17 – Notify applicants of awards
November 1 – Begin issuing grant agreement"
[Source:  Delta Dental Foundation of Colorado]

TCHF Funding Opportunity: Primary Care Leadership

"The Colorado Health Foundation is excited to announce an upcoming funding opportunity within our Health Care outcome area.

• Primary Care Leadership - Grant Deadline: Oct. 15, 2016

As a part of the Foundation’s primary care strategy, this initiative will fund programs supporting the development of primary care clinician champions who advocate for comprehensive, person-centered care at the practice, community, state or federal level. The goal of this new funding opportunity is to enhance the primary care workforce to drive change, strengthen the delivery of services and improve the health outcomes of those served.

• Nonprofit organizations inside and outside of Colorado will be considered. 
• Awarded programs must be designed with a focus on Colorado’s health care system and participants must be primary care clinicians (including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, registered nurses, licensed behavioral health provider, dental hygienists and dentists) practicing in the state. 
• Priority will be given to programs that target clinicians serving rural and low-income communities and culturally represent the patients they serve.

Interested applicants are encouraged to contact Tanya Weinberg, senior program officer at the Foundation, by Thursday, Sept. 1, indicating intent to apply. To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria." 

[Source:  The Colorado Health Foundation]

HRSA Funding Announcement: Service Area Competition (SAC)

The purpose of the SAC funding opportunity is to ensure continued access to comprehensive, culturally competent, quality primary health care services for communities and vulnerable populations currently served by the Health Center Program. The funding opportunity announcement details the SAC eligibility requirements, review criteria, and awarding factors for organizations seeking funding for operational support to provide primary and preventive health care services. Faith-based and community-based organizations, Tribes, and tribal organizations are eligible to apply.
Applications due August 29, 2016. For application criteria and guidelines click here.

Delta Dental of Colorado Innovation Grants

"Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation is offering financial support to Colorado-based organizations, entrepreneurs, researchers or individuals to develop and test the most creative ideas and approaches to improve the state’s oral health. Applicants must address how their idea can:

• Significantly improve the quality of oral health care.
• Develop and test new oral health technologies.
• Increase oral health literacy.
• Increase dental practice efficiencies.
• Connect and integrate oral health and overall health.
• Increase focus on prevention and/or early intervention.

Delta Dental of Colorado Foundation will award up to $200,000 to implement innovation grants. Grant awards will range from $5,000 to $50,000. Projects can take up to 18 months to complete.

-Applications need to-
Originate in Colorado – Out-of-state applications will not be accepted.
Demonstrate innovation – New, untested, cutting edge ideas.
Be impactful – Funded ideas will advance the field of oral health in a meaningful way.

Applications will not be considered that are solely for equipment, capital funding, marketing campaigns (e.g., brochures, videos, etc.) and sustaining ongoing programs.

Submit an online application by September 1, 2016. The project team can answer questions during the application process. Please contact Lisa Konen at lkonen@ddpco.com

-Key Dates-
Thursday, July 21, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. – Funding Overview Webinar
Thursday, September 1 – Applications due by 5:00 p.m. MDT
Week of September 19-23 – Applicant meetings/Site visits
Monday, October 17 – Notify applicants of awards
November 1 – Begin issuing grant agreement"
[Source:  Delta Dental Foundation of Colorado]

Funding Opportunities' Deadline Reminder

Women's Wellness Connection Targeted Outreach Program:
Due June 10, 2016
The Colorado Health Foundation Advance Care Planning:
Due June 15, 2016
The Colorado Health Foundation Activating Places and Spaces Together:
Due June 15, 2016
HRSA New Access Points:
Due by June 17, 2016
HRSA Using Community Health Workers to Improve Linkage and Retention in HIV Care:
Due July 12, 2016

TCHF New Special Projects Funding

"We have heard from communities and organizations around the state that more flexible funding options are necessary to respond to community needs. We listened. Now, we have a new way to address those needs and to help us learn over time how we can better support and invest in projects that are important to achieving our shared vision of a healthiest Colorado.

The Foundation is launching a new Special Projects Program designed to help us better understand and respond to community needs. The new program is another way to address funding needs of nonprofits and communities in Colorado.

The purpose of the program is to fund projects that are not currently funded by the Foundation, are new or build on existing work and support a promising innovation or set the ground work for sustainable collaboration and programs. The program will provide funding for project support or capacity building.

Funded projects must be aligned with one or more of the Foundation's primary strategies. Special Project Program grants will not be awarded for proposals that fit within a funding opportunity.   

Visit our website to learn more about eligibility criteria and the application process.

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact an assigned program officer before applying.

Thank you for your interest in joining us as we work to make Colorado the healthiest state in the nation.

In good health,

 

Karen McNeil-Miller
President and CEO
The Colorado Health Foundation"

[Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

HRSA Funding Opportunity: Using Community Health Workers to Improve Linkage and Retention in HIV Care

This announcement solicits applications for fiscal year (FY) 2016 to support a single organization that will serve as the Technical Assistance and Evaluation Center (TAEC) for a new initiative entitled Improving Access to Care: Using Community Health Workers to Improve Linkage and Retention in HIV Care.  The goal of this three year cooperative agreement is to increase the utilization of community health workers (CHW) to improve access to and retention in health care; and to improve health outcomes for people living with HIV (PLWH) by strengthening the health care workforce, building healthier communities, and achieving health equity among racial and ethnic minority populations. [Source:  HRSA]

Women's Wellness Connection Funding Opportunity

Women’s Wellness Connection (WWC) clinics provide breast and cervical cancer screening (clinical breast exams, Pap tests, pelvic exams and mammograms) to eligible women at more than 130 sites statewide and occasionally releases funding opportunities with the intention to increase the number of women screened for breast and cervical cancer in the state of Colorado. The WWC program is currently accepting applications for the Targeted Outreach Program (TOP) #2823. If you already receive funding, you do not need to apply.

Applications are due by 4:00 p.m. on June 10, 2016. Application documents and information can be found at www.colorado.gov/cdphe/wwc-funding.

If you have any questions, please email them to the WWC program staff at cdphe_wwc@state.co.us.
[Source: Women's Wellness Connection Forum ]

TCHF Creating Healthy Schools Funding Opportunity

"The Colorado Health Foundation is offering the following Creating Healthy Schools funding opportunities:
Program Area:  Ensure all kids have age-appropriate, daily physical activity and healthy food and beverages in schools.  
Local planning and assessment – Aims to support local planning, capacity-building and community collaboration efforts.
Local implementation – Assists strategy execution in specific areas related to building or increasing healthy schools work.
Deadline for applications is June 15, 2016. To be considered for funding, applicants must meet specific criteria.
Register now for the Creating Healthy Schools Informational Webinar, held on Wednesday, May 11 from noon – 1 p.m.
For more information, please contact Tiffany Perrin, Program Officer, Healthy Living, 303.953.3617."   [Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]

TCHF Advance Care Planning Funding Opportunity

"The Colorado Health Foundation is excited to announce the Advance Care Planning funding opportunity, within our Health Care outcome area.  Advance care planning is an important strategy for health engagement, person-centered care, shared decision-making and achievement of Triple Aim objectives. It helps ensure that the care individuals receive in the event of incapability or at end of life aligns with their values, goals and informed preferences." Grant deadline is June 15, with a maximum grant award of $200,000 over 24 months.  Get more information about this funding opportunity by viewing a recorded webinar or contacting Dara Hessee, Program Officer at 303-953-3641.
[Source: The Colorado Health Foundation]