United Way of Palm Beach County FY Applicant Orientation and Letter of Inquiry Training

Presentation Outline Introduction to United Way Overview of the Community Care Fund Impact areas: Education, Income, Health Overview of the Application and Review Process Florida Funders Application

United Way of Palm Beach County History: United Way has been supporting local human service programs that achieve measurable results for more than 80 years. Mission: The mission of United Way of Palm Beach County is to improve measurably the lives of individuals and families in Palm Beach County by uniting the resources of donors, volunteers, agencies and the community.

United Way of Palm Beach County United Way raises money to support human services programs through individuals, workplace campaigns, grants and leadership gifts. In the past ten years alone, more than $100 million has been raised and distributed locally and regionally. United Way strives to achieve meaningful impact through its investments in programs. United Way is also a partner, convener and leader of local and regional collaboratives.

Community Care Fund The Community Care Fund – unrestricted donations, used to invest in strategies that provide solutions to some of Palm Beach County’s most critical needs. Used to support human-services programs that are run by local nonprofits and that directly benefit Palm Beach County’s most needy residents. Used to fund programs that provide measurable, meaningful, lasting results.

Funding Focus Areas In 2009, United Way of Palm Beach County engaged in a strategic planning process that will guide our work through United Way is committed to supporting efforts within the three Targeted Care Areas (TCA) of education, income and health. Based on the input of our community (subject matter experts, funded agencies, and donors), we identified funding strategies within each of the TCAs.

Education Educational attainment is a significant predictor of whether children and youth will achieve their potential to attain economic self-sufficiency.

Education Focus on quality, best-practice programs that serve low-income youth and young adults in the out-of-school setting and provide: Literacy education and academic support services primarily for middle and high school-aged youth and/or Services for youth transitioning from high school to work and/or college (up to age 24).

Education Targeted Outcomes: Increase the number of students who graduate from high school on time Increase the number of year-olds who successfully make the transition from high school to work and/or college.

Income Given the current economic climate, many local families struggle to meet their most basic needs. Many also struggle with maintaining their financial stability over the long term.

Income Focus on quality, best-practice programs that serve low-income individuals and families and provide: Basic needs services (e.g., food, shelter, and emergency needs) for those in crisis and services designed to assist with accessing basic needs services and benefits programs (through screening and enrollment support) such as Medicaid, Medicare, and food stamps) and/or Comprehensive financial stability services, particularly for those with incomes at or below 80% of Palm Beach County’s Median Family Income (80% of MFI equates to $54,080).

Income Targeted Outcomes: I ncrease the ability of low-income residents and families to meet their basic needs. Improve the ability of low-income residents and families to increase their financial stability, income, savings, and assets.

Health With increasing unemployment in Palm Beach County, the number of low-income, uninsured residents has increased dramatically, making it difficult for them to access quality health care that is comprehensive and readily available.

Health Focus on quality, best-practice programs that serve low-income, uninsured residents and provide: Health insurance enrollment services (i.e., benefits screening and enrollment support) and assistance with identifying and gaining entrance to comprehensive health care services and/or Comprehensive health care services (e.g., primary health care, oral health, mental health, and health education services) offered through structures such as community health centers, physician-led systems of care, and free clinics.

Health Targeted Outcomes Increase the ability of low-income, uninsured residents to access health insurance and quality, comprehensive health care services. Increase the availability and use of quality, comprehensive health care services by low- income residents.

Two-Stage Application & Review Process Letter of Inquiry Due January 10, 2011 Notification February 8, 2011 Full Proposal Upon request only (requested February 8, 2011) Due March 14, 2011 Notification May 24, 2011 Contracting (June 2011) Funding begins July 2011)

Review Criteria Need for Assistance Project Approach and Design Evaluation Budget and Budget Narrative Organizational Capacity Sustainability

Funds Available Amount of funding available through this RFP is contingent on the funds donated to the CCF through June 30, In 2010, approximately $3.7 million was awarded in support of programs through the CCF. Project/budget period: Funding awards are for 1 year, with possibility for renewal funding annually for up to two additional years (and contingent upon CCF funds available).

Florida Funders Application Single site where you can apply for funding from multiple funders Basic Features: Single website Eligibility quiz Common application forms and questions Stored documents

Who are the funders? United Way of Palm Beach County Palm Healthcare Foundation Quantum Foundation Children’s Services Council of PBC Palm Beach County Community Services

Why a Common Application? Simplicity Economical Consistency Easy Replication Efficient

HOME PAGE Bookmark this page and check it out frequently

HOME PAGE Funding Opportunities Who Accepts the FFA? Application Guide Start Application Process To Your Account – Click on Bottom

HOME PAGE Questions: FAQs Funding questions? – See the funder’s website Technical questions? – On any FFA page, there is a “Need Support?” Link

TWO-STEP PROCESS Step 1 - Letter of Inquiry (LOI) Step 2 – Full Proposal

To Apply Eligibility Quiz Log-In Welcome Screen Start A New Application

Letter Of Interest - LOI 4 Components Contact information Organization information Financial information Request information

Contact Information Christine Koehn Vice President for Programs United Way of Palm Beach County