Kansas Breastfeeding Initiative RFP Meeting
Today’s Presenters
Chan Brown
 Program Officer, Kansas Health Foundation
Elissa Buller
 Grants Officer, Kansas Health Foundation
Katie Ross,
 Program Officer, United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
Welcome
Webinar recording and written Qs/As from the RFP
Information Sessions will be posted on the Kansas
Health Foundation’s (KHF) website:
http://kansashealth.org/breastfeeding
RFP Meeting Purpose
• Describe the Kansas Breastfeeding Initiative
• Provide overview of application process
• Answer questions
Why are we partnering to provide this grant opportunity?
• To reduce childhood obesity and improve the overall health of
children and ultimately adults by increasing initiation and duration
rates of breastfeeding
• Breastfeeding provides immediate and lifelong nutrition and health
benefits for mother and child
• Breastfed babies have a lower risk of becoming obese, developing
asthma, Type 1 diabetes and respiratory infections
• Babies who receive breast milk only in the first six months of their
lives have better educational and social-emotional outcomes
It’s all about a Healthy Start
©Joyful Beginnings by Katie Ballard Photography
http://kansashealth.org/breastfeeding
How are we doing in Kansas?
Kansas is ranked
th*
48
in the US
when it comes to babies being exclusively breastfed at 6 months
*Ahead of Arkansas & Mississippi
Kansas Health Summit on
Breastfeeding
Full Report available at:
www.healthfund.org/bfs2014
CDC Guide to Strategies to Support
Breastfeeding Mothers and Babies:
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/pdf/BF-Guide-508.PDF
CDC Breastfeeding Strategies
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Maternity Care Practices
Professional Education
Access to Professional Support
Peer Support Programs
Support for Breastfeeding in the Workplace
Support for Breastfeeding in Early Care and Education
Access to Breastfeeding Education and Information
Social Marketing
Addressing the Marketing of Infant Formula
Source:
http://www.cdc.gov/breastfeeding/resources/guide.htm
Communities Supporting
Breastfeeding
Child Care
Provider
Leadership
Societal
Support
Employer
Mother
&
Baby
Peer
Support
Maternity
Care
Collaborate with Partners
• Multiple partners may submit a joint proposal that reflects
a collaborative approach
• Lead organization would serve as the named
applicant/grantee
Who May Apply
KHF and UMHMF anticipate a broad range of organizations
will be supported through this RFP, which may include:
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Organizations/coalitions currently addressing breastfeeding rates in Kansas
Health care providers and organizations serving childcare providers
Local and state government
Organizations addressing worksite wellness
Organizations with expertise in chronic disease prevention and health
promotion
Who May Apply
Eligible applicants must be classified as tax-exempt under
Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue or a government
entity.
Applicants may be:
• A singular organization
• A partnership of anchor organizations (i.e.
educational institutions, community foundations),
• An organization representing a larger community
coalition.
Available Funding/Grant Period
• Award amounts $25,000 to $100,000
*Strong consideration given to cost effectiveness of proposals.
• Grant term is three years (Maximum 36-month grant
period)
• Project Dates July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2018
Letter of Intent
Proposals submitted by organizations that do not submit letter of
intent by 4/17/2015 deadline will not be reviewed.
The letter of intent must include:
• Name and address of the applicant organization
• Primary contact person’s name, title and contact information
• Reason for interest in this initiative (two paragraphs or less and
identification of CDC recommended strategy to be implemented.)
• Description of proposal (should be two paragraphs or less)
Conflicts of Interest
• To avoid any real or perceived conflicts of interest, KHF
reserves the right to not fund organizations that have
contracts with or receive funding from (including grants
or sponsorships) a tobacco company or soft drink
manufacturer.
• Applicants must include a signed statement describing
any financial relationship with tobacco companies or
soft drink manufacturers.
Important grant exclusions
• Lobbying
*A wide range of non-lobbying advocacy activities may be
supported.
• Real estate acquisitions
• Direct mental health and medical services
*Does not apply to lactation consultant services
Proposal Requirements
Proposal Section
Executive Summary
Maximum Score Page Limit
Not scored
1
Capacity and Experience
30
3
Population, Statement of Need and Readiness
20
2
Proposed Project Plan and Timeline
30
5
Proposed Project Objectives
10
1
Staffing
10
2
Budget
10
NA
110
14
Total
Timeline
Letter of Intent Due
April 17, 2015, by 5 p.m. CT
Proposals Due
May 15, 2015, by 5 p.m. CT
Grant Award Announced
By June 3, 2015
Grant Term Begins
July 1, 2015
Annual Grant Progress and Financial August 1, 2016, 2017, 2018
Status Reports Due
Grant End Date
June 30, 2018, unless applicant request
shorter
Online Letter of Intent and Proposal Process
www.kansashealth.org
Questions and Answers
Webinar recording and written Qs/As from the RFP
Information sessions will be posted on the
Foundation’s website:
http://kansashealth.org/breastfeeding