Solano-Napa United Way Health Fund Grants, 2008
Request for Proposal and Application Form
ABOUT
In an effort to address current health needs of residents ages 45 and up in Solano and Napa Counties, the Solano Napa United Way Health Fund will award grants to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that focus on improving the lives of these individuals. Grant awards will range from $5,000 - $30,000.
The fund is held by Solano Community Foundation, working with United Way and an advisory committee of community leaders, health practitioners, and others. The target groups are individuals age 45-64, who represent the future senior population boom, as well as seniors (65 and up).
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CONTEXT
United Way of the Bay Area, in partnership with Solano Community Foundation, conducted a study to find out the current status of 45 to 64 year old residents in Solano and Napa Counties, entitled The Coming Wave: Solano and Napa Counties Brace for Elderly Population Boom (available at www.uwba.org).
The report’s major findings included the following:
- By 2030, the Solano and Napa senior population will skyrocket (182% increase in Solano; 99% increase in Napa);
- In 2000, one-third of Napa and Solano residents age 45-64 had incomes below 300% FPL ($42,450 for a family of 3), which means that they will likely remain poor as they become seniors;
- The numbers of Latinos, African Americans and Asians will grow among seniors, requiring services to meet their language and cultural needs.
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ELIGIBLE PROGRAMS/GRANT REQUIREMENTS
Proposed projects must address one or more of the following three areas (taken from recommendations of The Coming Wave report):
- Increase number of service providers and/or improve accessibility to existing preventative care for older adults, especially for low-income adults and those without insurance;
- Increase number of service providers and/or improve accessibility to existing outpatient and in-home care of chronic diseases, especially for those who do not have insurance;
- Increase service providers’ ability to understand and transform their services to accommodate cultural differences such as language, community and tradition.
Grants should be focused on providing program capacity for organizations serving the target population (individuals age 45 and up who have health issues). Grants may be used for direct services to individuals, technical assistance, start-up costs for a pilot project, planning and/or capacity building. These funds may also be used as a local match to leverage other sources of funds.
Applicants who demonstrate collaboration will be preferred (please include a letter of support from collaborating agencies, outlining the agency’s role in the collaborative and signed by their executive director).
Services must be provided within Solano and/or Napa Counties. All grantees must be 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies.
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APPLICATION PROCESS
The application form is attached to this document. All applications must be received on or before 5:00 PM on August 15, 2008.
Application PROPOSAL AND BUDGET must be submitted electronically to lshannon@uwba.org. Supporting documents can be emailed or submitted by mail at:
United Way of the Bay Area
Solano Napa Health Fund
401 Amador Street
Vallejo, Ca 94590
Questions about the grant process may be posted at the following website, and will be answered for all participants to view:
To gain access the site, you will need to contact lshannon@uwba.org.
After the grants are chosen and awarded, grantees will receive full payment at the beginning of the grant period. Grantees will also be required to submit a final report at the conclusion of the grant period.
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