Request for Proposals (RFP) for 2018 Healthy Chicago 2.0 Seed Grants
Issued by: Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC)
Release Date: February 22, 2018
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Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) is pleased to announce the availability of funding to advance the Healthy Chicago 2.0 vision to promote health equity. The Request for Proposals (RFP) is limited to projects that promote health and well-being in the Chicago community areas of North Lawndale and South Lawndale.
Eligible projects must:
- Align with Healthy Chicago 2.0 goals, objectives, and/or strategies
- Be located in the North Lawndale or South Lawndale Community Area
- Be guided by goals and strategies in an existing community plan
- Utilize policy, systems, or environmental change approaches
The total amount for this funding opportunity is $150,000. The award will fund a cohort of up to four community-based organizations for eight months to support projects that align with Healthy Chicago 2.0 goals, objectives, and/or strategies. Applicants may request up to $50,000. Funding for this award is made available by Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH).
Full Proposal Release Date | February 22, 2018 |
Intent to Apply Due | March 8, 2018 |
Proposal Due | March 22, 2018 |
Contract Start Date | May 1, 2018 |
Contract Timeline | May 1, 2018 – December 31, 2018 |
Eligibility
The applicants must:
- Be a 501(c)(3) organization.
- Be located in the City of Chicago.
- Be operating in either North or South Lawndale.
- Be requesting funds for projects/initiatives that are guided by strategies and goals in a comprehensive community plan for North or South Lawndale, this includes plans for the neighborhoods located in these broader community areas.
- Have had an instrumental role in the development and/or implementation of the comprehensive community plan.
- Applicants must provide a letter of support from the lead agency that demonstrates active involvement, unless the applicant is the lead agency.
- Be requesting funds that align with Healthy Chicago 2.0 goals, objectives, and/or strategies.
Key Activities and Dates for Application Process
Intent to Apply
PHIMC strongly encourages all interested applicants to complete and submit their intent to apply and eligibility by completing a brief “Intent to Apply” form. These forms will be reviewed and organizations will be notified if they are not eligible to submit an application based on the criteria. Submitting the form does not commit you to submitting a full application. The “Intent to Apply” form should be completed by March 8, 2018.
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 Thursday, March 22, 2018. 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 the RFP, please email meghana.menon@phimc.org.
