2014 technical assistance funding workshop 1/28/14

2014 Technical AssistanceFunding Workshop

1/28/14

Agenda

• Introductions • CBHC Overview• Available Funds in FY 2014• Application Process• Budget & Narrative

Children’s Board of Hillsborough County

• Created by local referendum in 1988 • Independent Taxing District• .4828 millage rate • Unique to Florida• Governed by a 10 member Board• $33.5 Million Budget • $27.8 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 2013 Available Funding

October 2013 $101,065

January 2014 $198,935

TOTAL $300,000

Technical Assistance Funds

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

• Overall budget of $2M or less• Organizations funded during Pro

2014-01 Technical Assistance RFA cycle released on August 27, 2013 are not eligible to apply during this funding cycle.

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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 9/30/14• Final reimbursement & report due by

11/1/14• 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 programmatic funding from the CBHC.

Technical Assistance

Application Due Date:4:00 PM on February 28, 2014

Hard copy submission only

Deadline for Questions:4:00 PM on January 31, 2014

Notice of Awards:March 27, 2014

Application Format & Guidelines

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

Application Format & Guidelines

• Application cannot exceed 6 pages and must include:– Cover page– Concept Paper (3 page limit)– Budget (Attachment 1A)– Budget Narrative (Attachment 2A)

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 and Budget Narrative

Application Budget

• The Budget (Attachment 1A) has two (2) columns: Column 1 includes the Total Program Budget and Column 2 includes only the Children's Board portion of the total proposed budgeted expenditures.

• REVENUE: All funding for this project is to be included in this section. Children’s Board funds should be listed on Line 1. Line 2 should include all other sources of funds for this program/project/activity or event.

• EXPENDITURES: Column 1 should include all expenditures for the program/project/activity or event. Column 2 includes only the Children’s Board requested reimbursement of those total program expenses.

Budget Narrative

• The budget narrative ( Attachment 1B) should describe your revenues and expenses in detail.

• REVENUE: In the budget narrative detail the sources of revenue and indicate whether funds are committed or anticipated, and the time frame the funds are available.

• EXPENDITURES: For all expenses included in the budget, the budget narrative is your opportunity to itemize, explain calculations, provide descriptions of services and proposed fees.

Additional Information

• Detailed instructions for completing the budget and narrative (Attachment 1A & 1B) forms are included in the Request For Applications (Pro 2014-05) 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 2014-05)• Review the Rating Tool • Submit questions by COB on 1/31/14• 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

ihill@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??