Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition
Healthy Kids, Healthy Jacksonville
Request for Proposals
Community Engagement Grants
2012 Community Grants Request for Proposals (RFP)
(Round 2)
March 26th, 2012 – April 13th, 2012

Background

Duval County Health Department lead organization for the Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition is a partner with the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation (BCBSF Foundation) in addressing the causes of childhood obesity in the Jacksonville Community. In coordination with public, corporate and media partners in our community, we developed The Healthy Kids, Healthy Jacksonville Call to Action to Reduce Childhood Obesity in 2009.  In 2011, we released a followed report titled Stories from the Field: A Community Response to the 2009 Healthy Kids Health Healthy Jacksonville Call to Action to Reduce Childhood Obesity. We are seeking proposals from eligible organizations (see page 2) that will support and promote the strategies, activities and policies outlined in the call to action, which can be accessed here.

Purpose of Community Engagement Grants

• To support qualifying local eligible organizations, government entities, community coalitions and faith-based organizations that provide community education and outreach on the importance of good nutrition, physical activity and healthy weight for children and their families.
• To increase community access to physical activity opportunities (built environment) and activities.
• To increase access to healthy food and nutrition.
• To increase the consumption of healthy foods and the amount of physical activity children receive.
• To develop or strengthen collaborative efforts to implement local public policies that promotes physical activity and healthy eating.

Grantees will be expected to continue their involvement with theHealthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition during and beyond the grant period.

Click here to download the Application Form in PDF format.

Click here to download the application in Microsoft Word format.

Approach and Strategy
This request for proposals welcomes proposals that will advance the implementation of the Call to Action in the following 5 areas:

• To engage the City of Jacksonville to develop business incentives promoting healthy living;
• To engage schools/community organizations to establish a partnership with the Duval County Parent/Teacher Association;
• To engage community, faith and youth organizations to facilitate adopt -a-school programs;
• To engage the media and marketing community to develop a web based social resource to support children with newly adopted healthy behaviors;
• To engage Jacksonville employers to create opportunities and partnerships to leverage funding and resources to initiate wellness efforts.

Applicants are encouraged to refer to Stories from the Field: A Community Response to the 2009 Healthy Kids Health Healthy Jacksonville Call to Action to Reduce Childhood Obesity to review specific strategies and recommendations outlined under these five priorities. Proposals for these funds will identify specific recommendations outlined in the Stories form the Field publication which can be found on the Duval County Health Department website.

Proposals are welcome from eligible organizations interested in creating community environments and policies that support healthy lifestyles, specifically with regards to healthy food choices and opportunities for regular physical activity for children.  Preference will be given to projects that:

• Demonstrate sustainability and contribute to the sustainability of the Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition
• Engage community members in the implementation of strategies that launch new or expand existing programs, and/or
• Collaborate among different organizations, especially across different sectors, to operationalize approaches that address childhood obesity.

Preference will also be given to eligible organizations and programs that address: health disparities, cultural barriers, disadvantaged communities, and the engagement of parents and families.

In order to build organizational capacity and leverage resources, applicants are strongly encouraged to collaborate with community partners and stakeholders such as:

• City of Jacksonville
• Healthcare systems and providers
• Schools and after-school programs
• Early childhood advocates and providers
• Community, faith-based and youth organizations
• The media and marketing community
• Jacksonville employers

Eligible Organizations
To be eligible to apply, an organization must be recognized as either a 501(c) (3) nonprofit organization as defined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or a government entity, such as county health department, public library, public school, academic institution, etc.  An eligible entity may serve as a fiscal agent for a charitable organization or a coalition or consortium applying for funding.  All services must be provided in the area defined by the call to action of Jacksonville/Duval County.  Organizations must be located in or partner with programs in Jacksonville/Duval County.   Programs for which they are seeking funding must be operated in Jacksonville/Duval County and directly serve the residents of Duval County

Ineligible Organizations
Grants will NOT be awarded to or for:

• Individuals
• Fundraising events or celebrations
• Political or lobbying organizations or activities
• Religious organizations for religious purposes
• Private foundations
• Type III Supporting Organizations
• Programs or organizations that do not directly serve Floridians
• Organization located outside Florida
• Organizations that discriminate against others based on weight, age, race, ethnicity, religious-preference, sexual-orientation, physical and mental abilities, socio-economic status, etc.
• Programs and projects that pay for, or reimburse individuals for, premiums, co-pays, deductibles and other health insurance-related expenses

Allowable Costs and Activities
The following types of activities and expenses are allowed as part of a proposed project:

• Salaries and benefits for staff
• Program supplies
• Conferences or symposia
• Equipment
• Printing, publications or media projects
• Office supplies
• Support of health professional training and support of project training and development
• Travel
• Existing operating costs
• Support for community education activities that are consistent with the Healthy Jacksonville Childhood

      Obesity Prevention Coalition’s mission

• Consulting projects to help an organization improve its capabilities, capacity, efficiency and/or effectiveness

Unallowable Costs and Activities

• Indirect expenses
• Scholarships
• Individual Costs
• Membership fees

Grant Details

Approximately $76, 000 will be awarded in Community Engagement Grants to support approximately 7-8 grants for Jacksonville’s community-based projects. Grants will vary in size from a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000 per year, for one year. Only one grant per organization will be funded. Organizations that have been notified of funding for 2012 will not be eligible for funding. All grant activities must be completed no later than 12 months after the award date. Successful proposals will be notified by April 23rd, 2012 by telephone. Declined proposals will receive notification by April 27th, 2012.

Click here to download the Application Form in PDF format.

Click here to download the application in Microsoft Word format.

Duval County Health Department
900 University Blvd. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32211
253-1000

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