All grant proposals must address the March of Dimes mission of improving the health of babies by preventing birth defects, premature birth and infant mortality.  Priority will be given to projects that meet one or more of the following criteria: a) are evidence-based; b) include measurable outcomes; c) promote equity in birth outcomes.  Projects may focus on consumers and/or health care providers.  The March of Dimes does not fund billable health care provider services.

TENNESSEE CHAPTER COMMUNITY GRANTS PROGRAM 2010-2011

ELIGIBILITY
In order to be eligible to receive a March of Dimes chapter grant, an organization must be an incorporated not-for-profit (501c3) or for profit organization or government agency. The March of Dimes does not award grants to individuals. Applicants must disclose any conflict of interest due to representation by their organization on the chapter’s Program Services Committee or the Chapter or Division Boards.  The applicant must provide services in Tennessee, Virginia (Bristol ONLY), or Arkansas (Crittenden County ONLY).

2010 Grant Timeline

·          Letter of Intent and Funding Priority information available on chapter website - June 15^th, 2010   

·          Mandatory Statewide Grant Workshop for all applicants              July 8^th, 2010, 9am -11am CST/10am -12pm EST   Email contact details to tcurrin@marchofdimes.com to register.

·          Letters of Intent Due - July 29^th, 2010

·          Invitations for Full Proposals Sent - August 20^th, 2010

·          Full Proposals Due - September 23^rd, 2010

·          Notification of Grant Decisions - January 2011

      Project Year - February 15, 2011 – February 15, 2012

      2011 Funding Priority Areas
2011 Letter of Intent Brochure
Tennessee Chapter Counties
Allowable and Non-Allowable Costs
Childcare Policy
Developing Outcome Objectives

      ONLINE LETTER OF INTENT APPLICATION