2015 Technical AssistanceFunding Workshop

1/23/15

Agenda

• Introductions • CBHC Overview• Available Funds in FY 2015• Application Process• Budget/Narrative

Children’s Board of Hillsborough County

• Created by local referendum in 1988 • Independent Taxing District• .4589 millage rate • Unique to Florida• Governed by a 10 member Board• $34.7 Million Budget • $28.6 Million Program Funding

Vision

Hillsborough County will be recognized as

one of the top places in the nation to raise

children.

Mission

The Children’s Board of Hillsborough County promotes the well-being of children and families by uniting community partners, investing in innovative opportunities, and leading the county in best practices—so the whole community can realize its full potential.

FY 2015 Available TA Funding

October 2014 $100,000

January 2015 $100,000

TOTAL $200,000

Technical Assistance Funds

• Not-For-Profit organizations serving children and families in Hillsborough County

• Overall budget of $2M or less• Eligible for one award during the fiscal

year

Technical Assistance

• Capacity building activities focused on improving internal infrastructure in the areas of Governance, Management, Finance, Fund Development and Program Improvement Intended to assist organizations build capacity that increases their ability to operate effectively over the long term.

Technical Assistance

• $5,000 is the maximum amount considered per request.

• $500 per agency to cover the cost of registration for conference and training events.

• One-time, time limited grants • Projects must be completed by 9/30/15• Final reimbursement & report due by

10/30/15• Cost Reimbursement

Technical Assistance

Technical Assistance grants may not be used for:– Salaries– Direct Service– Grant Writers– Construction or Renovations– Cost related to start up (program or

agency)

Technical Assistance

The rating criteria includes 2 extra points for organizations currently not receiving program funding from the CBHC.

Technical Assistance

Application Due Date:4:00 PM on February 23, 2015

Hard copy submission only

Deadline for Questions:4:00 PM on January 23, 2015

Notice of Awards:Week of March 23, 2015

Application Format & Guidelines

• Typewritten• 8 ½ x 11 paper• 1 inch margins, 12 pt font• Pages numbered

Application Format & Guidelines

• A complete Application must include the following:– Cover page– Concept Paper (3 page limit)– Budget/Narrative (Attachment 1A)

Application Format & Guidelines

Optional Attachments: Relevant documents such as quotes, consultant scopes of service, and/or resumes, if applicable

Application Format & Guidelines

• 4 identical copies, including attachments• One must have original signature • 1 electronic copy of Application submitted

on CD ROM or UBS Drive

Application

• Cover Page• Concept Paper

– Project Summary– Organizational Capability– Implementation Plan/timeline

• Budget/Narrative

Budget/Narrative

The Budget (Attachment 1) has three (3) columns:

• Column 1 (left side): includes the Total Program Budget for the proposed project

• Column 2 (middle): details the funds you are requesting in this Application from the Children's Board for this project.

• Column 3 (right side): Budget narrative should describe your revenues and expenses in detail. Describe how the figures were calculated and what items/services will be purchased with the dollars budgeted.

Quotes and/or estimates that support your cost should be submitted as attachments to your application, if applicable.

Budget/Narrative

Additional Information

• Detailed instructions for completing the budget and narrative (Attachment 1) is included in the Request For Applications (Pro 2015-04) available on the Children’s Board website.

• All new funding is granted on a cost reimbursement basis only.

• If you are requesting technical assistance funds for a conference or training event, Children’s Board funds may only be used toward the cost of registrations.

Helpful Hints

• Read the Request for Application (Pro 2015-06)• Review the Rating Tool • Submit questions by COB on 1/23/15

Review the questions and answers on our website

• Start your application early and submit before the deadline!

Helpful Hints

Contact Information:

Irene DeRosa Hill

Project Manager

hilli@childrensboard.org

(813) 204-1758

Resources

Local provider of training and supports for NFP organizations:Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay: www.nonprofitleadershipcenter.com/

Resource for free/reduced cost software for NFP organizations:TechSoup: www.techsoup.org/

Access to data, maps, links related to local communities & neighborhoods: Hillsborough Community Atlas: www.hillsborough.communityatlas.usf.edu/

Visit the Children’s Board website for additional information: www.childrensboard.org

Questions??