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Focusing on Our MissionFocusing on Our Mission
2011 2011 Grant Writing WorkshopGrant Writing Workshop
Adapted with permission from the Houston Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure®
Welcome!
Introductions MCBCTF presentation & RFA Orientation
Komen Chicago RFA Orientation Susan G. Komen for the Cure history Komen Chicago 2009 Community Profile 2011 Komen Chicago Community Grants RFA Review Process, Reporting Requirements, Key
Dates Evaluation
“Housekeeping”
Ask questions!! Open, honest, learning environment Mutual respect Everyone participates — no one dominates Stay on schedule
Workshop Objectives
1.Familiarize applicants with the vision, mission, and strategies 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 breast health professionals
Susan G. Komen for the Cure
A Sister’s Promise Established in 1982 by Nancy Brinker
to honor the memory of her sister, Susan G. Komen, who died of breast cancer at 36.
Our Mission To save lives and end breast cancer
forever by empowering people, ensuring quality care for all and energizing science to find the cures.
New Look/New Logo 25th Anniversary unveils new name
and logo
Fighting Every Day for Every Life
Domestic Affiliate Network
KOMEN CHICAGO
Komen Chicago Service Area
Service area includes: Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties
Key Fundraisers
Key Fundraisers: Chicago Race for the Cure® Dancing with Chicago Celebrities Golf for the Cure®
75% of funds stay in local community for breast cancer education, screening and treatment
25% of funds are for breast cancer research
Komen Chicago Affiliate – 2010
Raised over $2 million for breast cancer research
Awarded over $9 million locally for breast cancer education, screening and treatment
Currently – 21 STEP grantees
2009 COMMUNITY PROFILE
What is it?
Community profile Comprehensive community needs assessment Ensures Affiliates are focusing efforts toward
addressing specific, unmet breast health and breast cancer needs
Komen Chicago Affiliate’s Community Profile Done every two years in conjunction with the University
of Illinois at Chicago and the National Cancer Institute's Cancer Information Service
Gaps: Access, Education, Disparities
Demographics Breast Health Statistics Key Informant Interviews Breast Health Programs and
Services
Identification & Prioritization of
Needs
Community Profile Information
A complete copy of the community profile is available on the Komen Chicago Affiliate Web site, www.komenchicago.org.
Planning for the 2011 Community Profile has started
Contact information Leticia Kees – [email protected]
2010 KOMEN CHICAGO COMMUNITY GRANTS
2011 Statement of Need
Addressing Breast Health Disparities in Underserved Communities
Bridging Existing Gaps
Request for Application (RFA)
Request for Applications for STEP Grants Funding announcements will be made no later than
March 31, 2011 Guidelines and instructions Application components Deadlines
Frequently Asked Questions
Application components
Cover Page Abstract Organizational Capacity Project Description
Explanation of project Need for project Comparable Projects Benefit to the target population Goals and Objectives Timeline/Activities planned Collaboration Definition of Program Success Evaluation methods Sustainability plan
Application components cont.
Budget Project Budget Budget Justification Current Sources of Funding Total Program Budget
Total Program Budget
NEW in 2011! Total Program Budget
Prior Komen Funding Project Summary
NEW in 2010! Do not include final report Provide one page summary of:
Brief description of project most recently funded by Komen (include date of funding)
Project accomplishments and challenges Number of women served through the grant Overall results of project
Complete form on all previous Komen funding
Grant Review Process
Overview of Review Process Compliance review Local peer review Board Approval Process
What Happens if You Become a Grantee?
The first step once you have been awarded funding is to execute the grant contract.
Once the Komen Chicago receives the executed contract then the first half of your payment will be sent.
Attend Grant Awards Reception Make sure you are collecting the data necessary for
the six month progress report and final report. Make sure to turn reports in on time!
What Happens if You Become a Grantee?
Any changes to the grant need to have written approval from the Komen Chicago Affiliate in advance. Change request forms are available on website under grantee resources.
Be prepared to host at least one site visit during the grant cycle.
Utilize the Komen Chicago Affiliate Mission Manager to help answer any questions or concerns related to the grant process.
Important Dates
Application Deadline:
Friday, November 5th Notification of Receipt Review Process:
December 2010 – January 2011 Funding Announcements:
April 1, 2011 – March 31, 2012
QUESTIONS?
Lunch/Networking
Write down questions to be pulled during wrap-up
