BHCS Innovations Grants, Round Two Application Information

Applicants must respond to one or more learning question specified by BHCS, rather than creating their own learning question.
INN funding cannot and will not be used to support ongoing services or programs; grants are designed to develop tangible assets that BHCS can use to change our system.
Grants will not be defined or selected according to a specific funding amount, i.e. small, medium or large.
Each learning question has been assigned a maximum funding amount. Proposals that request the full amount of funding available for a specific learning question must incorporate all desired outcomes of that learning question.
Interested applicants may submit proposals for more than one learning question; however, a separate and complete proposal is required for each learning question.
BHCS cannot contract with an individual for these grants. Individual applicants must submit a proposal under the auspices of a legal entity.

Interested applicants should review the BHCS African American Utilization Report prior to submitting a proposal. Click Here for the Report. The report will be used in the review of applications and the selection of awardees.

Proposals and the Application Process

Proposals must address all domains of a specific learning question. The application is due on Friday September 16th, 2011. For technical assistance in completing your application contact TA@acinnovations.org.

Application Review and Selection Process

All proposals will receive a technical review by BHCS MHSA and Quality Improvement staff and selected proposals will be distributed to the BHCS Innovations Board for scoring. Individuals with content expertise related to the African American Utilization Report and the four learning questions will be added to the Innovations Board for this round of applications.

Proposals selected by the Innovations Board will be forwarded to the BHCS MHSA Ongoing Planning Council (OPC) for review. OPC members and/or content experts who have either submitted or participated in a proposal will not be allowed to review any proposals. OPC final recommendations will be provided to BHCS Administration. BHCS staff will work with awardees to develop contracts and arrange funding.

What is Needed for the Application?

Title of project;
Requested Project Amount;
Estimated Project Budget & Rationale

Personnel Expenses
Non-Personnel Expenses

Type of Applicant
Federal Tax Identification Number of Applicant or Fiscal Sponsor
Applicant Qualifications
References
Project participants from BHCS defined Target Population
Project Strategies to address BHCS Learning Question

Who Can Apply for Innovative Grant Funding?

Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS) is seeking community members to present novel project ideas to be funded as Innovative Projects. Organizations, groups and individuals that are located in and benefit community members of Alameda County are invited to apply. This includes:

Nonprofit organizations & organizations with a 501 (c) 3 status, such as churches, academic institutions, and community based organizations;
Public entities, such as libraries; schools; school districts; First Five Alameda County; the Alameda County Office of Education; Alameda County Social Services Agency; Alameda County Public Health; Alameda County Probation Department;
Fiscally sponsored individuals & groups, including consultants and collaborations, such the Justice and Mental Health Planning Collaborative;
Organizations that do not traditionally focus on serving individuals with mental health issues, such as The Boys and Girls Clubs and senior centers;
Other organizations, such as for profits.

When Is the Deadline for the Innovative Grants Program Application?

Informational meetings for the Second Round of funding are currently being held all over Alameda County (see schedule in sidebar). Please sign up for the email list to be notified when the Second Round of applications will be accepted. Application period: Early July to mid August. All INN applications are due by August 19th, 5p.m.

How Can I Apply for Innovative Grant Funds?

All applicants are required to have an email address to apply. Applying for funding is simple. Round 2 applications will be opened in June, 2011. Applicants will need to create a log in profile with an accurate email address. If you submitted an application in the First Round of Funding you may use the same log in and password. Click here to apply.

last updated 09/17/2011