Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2019 Healthy Chicago 2.0 Seed Grants

Issued by: Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC)
Release Date: February 19, 2018

PHIMC is pleased to announce the availability of funding to advance the Healthy Chicago 2.0 vision for the city. The 2019 Healthy Chicago 2.0 Seed Grant aims to build community power to address local conditions that influence health and fund projects that improve the built environment so that residents can live in healthy communities. This funding is aligned with a larger collaborative effort, Elevated Chicago (Elevated), to drive systems change towards greater racial equity in the built environment.

This Request for Proposals (RFP) is available to projects that improve community walkability within the ½ mile radius of one of the seven selected Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) train stops identified by Elevated. Read on for key dates, application instructions, and Frequently Asked Questions.

Eligible projects must: 

  • Be guided by community-driven efforts to address barriers to walkability
  • Be implemented within a ½ mile radius of one or more of the following Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) stops:
    • Green Line 51st
    • Green Line Garfield
    • Green Line Cottage Grove
    • Pink Line California
    • Green Line Kedzie
    • Blue Line Kedzie-Homan
    • Blue Line Logan Square
  • Apply a health and racial equity lens in the implementation of proposed project
  • Center the proposed project on the experiences of community members who are at higher risk of leaving the community and/or experiencing displacement due to gentrification or disinvestment. Engage community members in all aspects of the project, paying special attention to people of color and low-income residents.

The total award amount for this funding opportunity is $150,000. The award will fund a cohort of community-based organizations for eight months. Applicants may request up to $30,000. Funding for this award is made available by Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).

   Full Proposal Release Date

   February 19, 2019

   Informational Webinar
   View recording here.

   February 22, 2019 at 10am

   Intent to Apply Form Due

   February 25, 2019 at 9am

   Proposal Due

   March 19, 2019

   Contract Start Date

   May 1, 2019

   Contract Timeline

   May 1, 2019 – December 31, 2019


Eligibility

The applicants must: 

  • Be a 501(c)(3) organization or have a 501(c)(3) organization as the fiscal agent.
  • Be located in the City of Chicago.
  • Be requesting funds for projects/initiatives that will be implemented within the ½ mile radius of selected transit stop.
  • Be requesting funds for either Strategy 1 or Strategy 2 outlined in Section II.

Key Activities and Dates for Application Process

Healthy Chicago 2.0 Seed Grant Information Session
PHIMC will host an Information Session for all prospective applicants on Friday, February 22, 2019 at 10am. The Information Session will review the goals of the RFP and provide an overview of the application process with an opportunity to ask questions. A recording of the webinar will be available to applicants upon request to meghana.menon@phimc.org.

Register for the session here.  Update: You may view a recording of the webinar here.

Intent to Apply
PHIMC strongly encourages all interested applicants to complete and submit their intent to apply and eligibility information by completing a brief “Intent to Apply” form by 9am on Monday, February 25, 2019. These forms will be reviewed and applicants will be notified of their eligibility and have the opportunity to receive direct feedback on their proposed project from PHIMC staff. Submitting the form does not commit you to submitting a full application and it is not a prerequisite for submitting a full application.

Click here to complete the “Intent to Apply” form.

Application Submission
All applications and required documents must be submitted electronically to rfp@phimc.org by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. No late applications will be accepted for any reason. The applicant is solely responsible for submitting a complete and timely application. Hard copies of the application will not be accepted.

Click on each item to download the Full RFP, Cover Page, and Project Budget and Justification Workbook. The Cover Page and Project Budget and Justification Workbook must be filled out and submitted as part of a complete application.

Questions
For any questions related to this RFP, please review Seed Grant Frequently Asked Questions or email meghana.menon@phimc.org.