Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Expansion Grant FOA HRSA July 12, 2013 U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Health Resources and Services Administration, Maternal and Child Health Bureau Administration for Children and Families

ELIGIBILITY (pg. iv) Eligibility is limited to those states and territories that received a competitive Development grant in FY11 or have not yet received a competitive MIECHV grant. These include: Alabama, American Samoa, Alaska, Delaware, Georgia, Guam, Hawaii, Idaho, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, New York, Northern Mariana Islands, Oregon, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Virgin Islands, West Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Presentation Overview Expansion Grant Overview Narrative Requirements Review Criteria Budget and Budget Justification Grant Application Tips

Expansion Grants (pg. 1) Expansion Grants recognize states and jurisdictions that have made significant progress towards implementing a high- quality home visiting program. Grant funds intended to expand home visiting programs through increased enrollment and retention of families served.

“Evidence-Based” Policy (pg. ii) Requires grantees to implement evidence-based home visiting models – Federal Register Notice published July, 2010 inviting public comment on proposed criteria for assessing evidence of effectiveness of home visiting program models Allows for implementation of promising strategies – Up to 25% of funding can be used to fund “promising and new approaches” that would be rigorously evaluated

Evidence-based Models (pg. 36) Child FIRST Early Head Start- Home Based Option Early Intervention Program for Adolescent Mothers Early Start Family Check-Up Healthy Families America

Evidence-based Models (cont’d) Healthy Steps Home Instruction for Parents of Preschool Youngsters Maternal Early Childhood Sustained Home Visiting Programme Nurse-Family Partnership Oklahoma Community-based Family Resource and Support Program

Background: Evidence-based Models (cont’d) Parents as Teachers Play and Learning Strategies (PALS) SafeCare Augmented More information available on the HomVEE website:

Legislative Priorities and Programmatic Areas of Emphasis (pg.1) Priority given to populations identified in legislation HRSA and ACF programmatic areas of emphasis

Narrative Requirements (pp ) Introduction Needs Assessment Methodology Work Plan Resolution of Challenges Evaluation and Technical Support Capacity Organizational Information

Needs Assessment and Methodology (pg. 16) Needs Assessment – Provide a thorough discussion of the applicant’s current home visiting program. – Include families served, # of home visits, cost per family served by MIECHV program Methodology – Describe goals, objectives, and the activities that will be used to achieve each of the objectives proposed. – SMART goals and objectives should be used.

Work Plan (pg. 17) Timeline – Builds on methodology – Includes activities, time frame, staff responsible – Covers the entire project period Implementation Plan – Builds on state home visiting plan; however, applicants must respond to each specific element as is pertains to the use of competitive funds Logic Model

Evaluation and Technical Support Capacity (p. 18) An evaluation plan must be provided Plan must contribute to the development of a knowledge base around successful strategies for the effectiveness, implementation, adoption, and sustainability of evidence-based home visiting programs May subcontract to conduct evaluation

Review Criteria (pp ) NEED: 10 points – Introduction and Needs Assessment RESPONSE: 20 points – Introduction, Methodology, Work Plan, and Resolution of Challenges IMPACT: 20 points – Assesses strength of applicant’s Work Plan

Review Criteria EVALUATIVE MEASURES: 20 points – Methodology, Background, Evaluation Technical Support Capacity RESOURCES/CAPABILITIES: 20 points – Introduction, Needs Assessment, Evaluation Technical Support Capacity, and Organizational Information SUPPORT REQUESTED: 10 points – Budget

Funding and Budget In Fiscal Year (FY) 2013, approximately $68,328,000 will be available to support 10 – 12 competitive Expansion Grants to eligible states and jurisdictions Successful applicants will be awarded FY 2013 competitive Expansion Grant funds, in addition to the FY2013 MIECHV formula-based funds

Project and Budget Period Three year, one month project period: September 1, 2013 – September 30, 2016 Progress report(s) and other required submission(s) are the basis for the release of FY 14 funds Funding beyond first year is subject to the availability of funds, satisfactory progress of awardee, and best interest of the federal government

Project Period FY 2013FY 2014FY 2015FY 2016 Sept 2013 Oct 2013– Sept 2014 Oct 2014– Sept 2015 Oct 2015– Sept 2016 FY 13 Budget Period of Availability 9/1/2013 through 9/30/2015 FY 14 Budget: Period of Availability 9/1/2014 through 9/30/2016 Budget Development for HRSA Applicants

Project Period FY 2013FY 2014FY 2015FY 2016 Sept 2013 Oct 2013– Sept 2014 Oct 2014– Sept 2015 Oct 2015– Sept 2016 FY 13 Budget Period of Availability 9/1/2013 through 9/30/2015 FY 14 Budget: Period of Availability 9/1/2014 through 9/30/2016 Budget Development for HRSA Applicants

Other Budget Notables Budget justification First in, First out Track FY 13 and FY 14 funding separately Administrative Cap—no more than 10% of award amount on costs related to administering the award Contracts—sub-granting is not allowed

Reporting Requirements (p. 33) Audit Requirements Payment Management Requirements Status Reports  Performance Reports (DGIS Forms 1,2,4 and 6, Prods and Pubs)  DGIS-HV Forms 1 and 2  Federal Financial Report  Progress Reports  Final DGIS Reporting  Final Reports  Transparency Act Reporting

10 Grant Application Tips Start preparing early Follow the instructions Keep your audience in mind Be brief, concise, and clear Be organized and logical Show evidence of fiscal stability and sound fiscal management Attend to technical details Be careful in the use of attachments Maintenance of Effort Chart Proofread Submit the application ON TIME

Next Steps General Application Submission Technical Assistance: Submit application by July 1, 2013 Submit online through Grants.gov

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