2016 Technical AssistanceFunding Workshop

10/14/15

Agenda

• Introductions • CBHC Overview• Available Funds in FY 2016• 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• $35.8 Million Budget • $29.9 Million Program Funding

Vision

Hillsborough County will be recognized as

one of the top places in the nation to raise

children.

FY 2015 Available TA Funding

October 2015 $100,000

January 2016 $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• Not awarded Technical Assistance

Grants during FY 2015 (October 1, 2014 – September 30, 2015).

Technical Assistance

• Capacity building activities focused on improving internal infrastructure in the areas of: – Governance – Management – Finance – Fund Development– 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 6/30/16• Final reimbursement & report due by

7/29/16• 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 November 16, 2015

Hard copy submission only

Deadline for Questions:4:00 PM on October 15, 2015

Notice of Awards:Week of December 14, 2015

Application Format & Guidelines

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

Application Format & Guidelines

• Attachment 1- Budget Detail/Narrative – Excel Format– Formulas – Do not alter, edit or change– Instructions – Section 2.3

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 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

• 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.

Additional Information

• Detailed instructions for completing the budget and narrative (Attachment 1) is included in the Request For Applications (Pro 2016 - 01), Section 2.3 available on the Children’s Board website.

• All 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 and is limited to $500 per agency.

Helpful Hints

• Print & Read the Request for Application • Review the Rating Tool • Submit questions by COB on 10/15/15

Review the questions and answers on our website

• Start your application early and submit before the deadline!

• Read the Request for Application!

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??