PURPOSE

As part of this national effort, the Washington Chapter grants program is designed to invest in priority projects that further the March of Dimes mission, support national campaign objectives, and further our strategic goal of reducing disparities in birth outcomes. Proposals will be accepted from organizations with the capacity, competence and experience to accomplish project goals and objectives. 

To learn more about the application process please refer to the Chapter Grant Application Guidelines and grant forms listed below under 2011-2012 Grant Program Documents.

GRANT SCHEDULE

Community Based Letters of Intent Due - August 9, 2010
Community Based Full Proposal Invitations - September 10, 2010
Community Based Full Proposals Due - October 15, 2010
Hospital Based Perinatal Quality Improvement Proposals Due – October 15, 2010
All Grant Notification of Awards - December 6, 2010
Disbursement Awarded - December 18, 2010 - June 30, 2011
Grant Period - January 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012

FUNDING AVAILABLE

Funds allocated for the 2010 Grant Period will be rolled into the 2011 – 2012 Grant Awards. 

The Chapter Grant Program will fund 18 month projects for 2011 – 2012 Grant Period.

It is anticipated that:

• Three (3) Community Based Programs will be funded at $20,000 each
Project range is up to 18 months from January 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012.

• Six (6) Hospital Based Perinatal Quality Improvement Projects will be funded at $5,000 each
Project range is 18 months from January 1, 2011 – June 30, 2012

Applications for our next funding cycle will be available June 2011 for the 2012 – 2013 Grant Period.

FUNDING PRIORITY AREAS

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.  Projects may focus on consumers and/or health care providers. 

The Washington Chapter is accepting applications for only (2) Specific Funding Priority Areas:

1. Community Based Programs

Implementing disparity-related community programs that aim to decrease racial and ethnic disparities in birth outcomes.  This may include March of Dimes programs or curriculum such as Stork’s Nest ® or Becoming a Mom/Comenzando Bien®

Storks Nest:  http://www.marchofdimes.com/howtohelp/4280.asp

Becoming A Mom: includes appendix to adapt curriculum to meet Hispanic, African –American or American Indian/Alaska Native cultural needs.

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2. Hospital Based Perinatal Quality Improvement

Projects focused on Perinatal Quality Improvement initiatives that address systems that follow professional guidelines regarding elective labor inductions and cesarean sections performed prior to 39 weeks.  Hospitals outside the greater metropolitan areas in the State are encouraged to apply.

This may include the use of the March of Dimes California Tol Kit to Transform Maternity Care: Elimination of Non-Medically Indicated (Elective) Deliveries Before 39 weeks GA.

Special consideration will be given to applications that:
a) help reduce disparities in premature birth;
b) utilize existing programs and/or materials; March of Dimes or other reputable organization;
c) utilize social media
d) are evidence based;
e) include measurable outcomes;

*The March of Dimes does not fund billable health care provider services.

WHO CAN APPLY & ELIGIBILITY

Proposals will be accepted from organizations with the capacity, competence and experience to accomplish project goals and objectives. 

In order to be eligible to receive a March of Dimes chapter grant, an organization must be an incorporated not-for-profit 501(c)(3) 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 Board of Directors.

The applicant must provide services in Washington State.  However, SW Washington counties Clark, Cowlitz, Skamania, Wahkiakum are funded through the March of Dimes Greater Oregon Chapter.  For information on the Greater Oregon Chapter grants program go to http://www.marchofdimes.com/oregon

Please Note: 
March of Dimes chapter grants do not fund research projects.  For information about research grants funded by the March of Dimes national office, please refer to the March of Dimes Web site at marchofdimes.com, or e-mail the Office of Research and Grants Administration at researchgrants@marchofdimes.com.

QUESTIONS?

Please review the Grant documents listed below for details on the application process.  If you have additional questions or would like to discuss your project, please contact Elaine Noonan, State Director, at Enoonan@marchofdimes.com or 206.624.1373 x11.

2011 – 2012 GRANT PROGRAM DOCUMENTS 

FORMS FOR BOTH PRIORITY 1 & 2

2011-2012 Chapter Grant Application Guidelines

Sample Grant Agreement

FORMS FOR PRIORITY 1: COMMUNITY BASED GRANTS

Community Based Letter of Intent Cover Sheet

Community Based Letter of Intent Score Sheet 

Community Based Grant Application Cover Sheet 

Community Based Grant Objectives and Activities Form

Community Based Grant Budget Form

Child Care Policy

Community Based Grant Application Score Sheet

Progress Report Format for Community Program

FORMS FOR PRIORITY 2 ONLY: HOSPITAL BASED PERINATAL QUALITY IMPROVEMENT

March of Dimes California Tool Kit to Transform Maternity Care: Elimination of Non-Medically Indicated (Elective) Deliveries Before 39 week GA 

Application Score Sheet

Progress Report Format Perinatal Quality Improvement Projects