Center for Health Equity2024 Community Transformation ProgramRequest for Proposals
Submission Steps
Proposals are being requested through a two-step process, beginning with a Notice of Intent (NOI) to describe your organization and its intention to submit a full proposal.
Step 1 Notice of Intent – Due October 13, 2024:NOIs will be reviewed for fidelity, and a select number of partners will be invited to submit a full proposal. NOIs (one per non-profit, community-based organization) must be submitted electronically to SurveyMonkey Apply by 11:59pm EDT, Friday, October 13, 2024.
Step 2 Full Proposal – Due November 8, 2024:Each proposal is carefully considered, and we encourage all partners to review this Request for Proposals in full. Priority will be given to partners who:
- Focus their initiative on target populations experiencing health disparities as identified in Wellstar’s 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (https://www.wellstar.org/community/community-health-needs-assessment).
- Directly address sustainable technology solutions that increase organizational capacity to address access to care and social determinants of health support challenges within communities, even after Wellstar support ends.
Consider these questions:
- What is the most important tech platform your organization uses today?
- What kind of technology are you most focused on implementing in the next 12 months to help you scale?
Eligibility
Wellstar Health System will partner with a selection of non-profit, community-based agencies with demonstrated experience in improving and measuring health outcomes. Ineligible organizations include: For-profit organizations; Individuals; Individual schools (excluding institutes of higher education); International causes or campaigns; and Political organizations. Current Cohort 4 grantees are not eligible to reapply for the 2024-2025 cycle; however, they are encouraged to submit new proposals next year.
About Leveraging Technology
Wellstar will support initiatives that leverage technology to produce long-term, sustainable changes in the communities we serve. Initiatives should be tailored to a community need and align with each partner’s mission. At the end of 12 months, partners are expected to demonstrate improvements in:
- Access to Healthcare so that residents receive timely, high-quality, and culturally-appropriate medical care when they need it; or,
- Access to Social Determinants of Health Support Services so that residents receive timely, high-quality food, employment, housing, transportation, education, and legal resources to improve daily living when they need it.
Accountability of Funds
All funds provided under this grant are to be used strictly for the specified initiatives described in the Notice of Intent and Full Proposal. Organizations are required to provide the following quarterly updates on fund utilization and initiative progress.
Quarterly Required Updates:
- Q1 Informal Check-In
- Q2 Mid-Point Report Submission
- Q3 In-Person Site Visit
- Q4 Final Report Submission
Wellstar reserves the right to request the return of any unused or misallocated funds that do not align with the original proposal and intended use.
Examples of Sustainable Technology Solutions
- Hardware for live language access and sign language interpretation services in community clinics
- Air quality sensors and medical care linkage systems for residents in neighborhoods with high asthma hospitalization rates
- Development of a health risk factor assessment and care referral app
- Cloud server space to house a social support referral technology platform for homeless LGBTQIA youth
- Cameras to facilitate web-based behavioral health appointments in schools with children at risk for suicide
- Virtual reality headgear to facilitate alternative pain management solutions for community residents at risk for opioid abuse
- Installation of telehealth technology in non-clinical, faith-based locations
- Image recognition technology to assess client meals for nutritional value via smartphone and provide follow-up referrals to counseling and food sources
Important Dates
- Notice of Intent Deadline: October 13, 2024
- Partners Notified of Invitation to Submit Full Proposal: October 25, 2024
- Full Proposal Deadline: November 8, 2024
- Announcement of Award: December 3, 2024
- Project Period Start: December 13, 2024Check disbursement upon successful execution of a memorandum of understanding between Wellstar and the Grantee
Notice of Intent Review
A Notice of Intent (NOI) will meet the following criteria:
- Describe the initiative (i.e., leveraging technology to improve community health)
- Indicate partners who will share accountability for initiative outcomes
- Share SMART objectives that will inform initiative success
- Include a funding request of no more than $10,000 (US Dollars)
NOIs (one per non-profit, community-based organization) must be submitted electronically to wellstar.smapply.io by 11:59pm EDT, Friday, October 13, 2024. There will be no exceptions! Partners must visit the web address to create an account and view the NOI submission template before drafting a response.
Full Proposal Review
A proposal will meet the following criteria:
- Indicate a targeted population experiencing health disparities as identified in Wellstar’s 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment
- Provide evidence of past success improving and measuring health outcomes
- Detail initiative activities and timelines
- Evidence partners who will share accountability for initiative outcomes with letters of support
- Share details about how initiative progress will be tracked
- Include an itemized budget
- Complete all required Wellstar declarations
Accountability and Return of Funds:Organizations must maintain accountability for the responsible use of grant funds and must be able to demonstrate alignment with the initiative’s goals. Wellstar reserves the right to request the return of any funds that are unused or not applied as described in the grant proposal.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by 11:59pm EDT, November 8, 2024. Any omissions will automatically deem a proposal ineligible.
Scoring Criteria
Proposals will be reviewed by Wellstar Health System based on fulfillment of criteria using a defined rubric.
About Us
Wellstar Health System (“Wellstar”), one of the largest integrated health systems in Georgia, is known nationally for its innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare. At Wellstar, we are proud to be a strong partner and advocate for healthier communities. The Community Transformation Program is a Community Health partnership initiative. This initiative accelerates our strategic efforts to address the priority health needs of the communities that unfairly experience more negative health outcomes than others.
Contact Us
Wellstar Health System
Community Health Department
2024 Community Transformation Program
communityhealth@wellstar.org
2024-2025 Community Transformation Program
Center for Health Equity2024 Community Transformation ProgramRequest for Proposals
Submission Steps
Proposals are being requested through a two-step process, beginning with a Notice of Intent (NOI) to describe your organization and its intention to submit a full proposal.
Step 1 Notice of Intent – Due October 13, 2024:NOIs will be reviewed for fidelity, and a select number of partners will be invited to submit a full proposal. NOIs (one per non-profit, community-based organization) must be submitted electronically to SurveyMonkey Apply by 11:59pm EDT, Friday, October 13, 2024.
Step 2 Full Proposal – Due November 8, 2024:Each proposal is carefully considered, and we encourage all partners to review this Request for Proposals in full. Priority will be given to partners who:
- Focus their initiative on target populations experiencing health disparities as identified in Wellstar’s 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment (https://www.wellstar.org/community/community-health-needs-assessment).
- Directly address sustainable technology solutions that increase organizational capacity to address access to care and social determinants of health support challenges within communities, even after Wellstar support ends.
Consider these questions:
- What is the most important tech platform your organization uses today?
- What kind of technology are you most focused on implementing in the next 12 months to help you scale?
Eligibility
Wellstar Health System will partner with a selection of non-profit, community-based agencies with demonstrated experience in improving and measuring health outcomes. Ineligible organizations include: For-profit organizations; Individuals; Individual schools (excluding institutes of higher education); International causes or campaigns; and Political organizations. Current Cohort 4 grantees are not eligible to reapply for the 2024-2025 cycle; however, they are encouraged to submit new proposals next year.
About Leveraging Technology
Wellstar will support initiatives that leverage technology to produce long-term, sustainable changes in the communities we serve. Initiatives should be tailored to a community need and align with each partner’s mission. At the end of 12 months, partners are expected to demonstrate improvements in:
- Access to Healthcare so that residents receive timely, high-quality, and culturally-appropriate medical care when they need it; or,
- Access to Social Determinants of Health Support Services so that residents receive timely, high-quality food, employment, housing, transportation, education, and legal resources to improve daily living when they need it.
Accountability of Funds
All funds provided under this grant are to be used strictly for the specified initiatives described in the Notice of Intent and Full Proposal. Organizations are required to provide the following quarterly updates on fund utilization and initiative progress.
Quarterly Required Updates:
- Q1 Informal Check-In
- Q2 Mid-Point Report Submission
- Q3 In-Person Site Visit
- Q4 Final Report Submission
Wellstar reserves the right to request the return of any unused or misallocated funds that do not align with the original proposal and intended use.
Examples of Sustainable Technology Solutions
- Hardware for live language access and sign language interpretation services in community clinics
- Air quality sensors and medical care linkage systems for residents in neighborhoods with high asthma hospitalization rates
- Development of a health risk factor assessment and care referral app
- Cloud server space to house a social support referral technology platform for homeless LGBTQIA youth
- Cameras to facilitate web-based behavioral health appointments in schools with children at risk for suicide
- Virtual reality headgear to facilitate alternative pain management solutions for community residents at risk for opioid abuse
- Installation of telehealth technology in non-clinical, faith-based locations
- Image recognition technology to assess client meals for nutritional value via smartphone and provide follow-up referrals to counseling and food sources
Important Dates
- Notice of Intent Deadline: October 13, 2024
- Partners Notified of Invitation to Submit Full Proposal: October 25, 2024
- Full Proposal Deadline: November 8, 2024
- Announcement of Award: December 3, 2024
- Project Period Start: December 13, 2024Check disbursement upon successful execution of a memorandum of understanding between Wellstar and the Grantee
Notice of Intent Review
A Notice of Intent (NOI) will meet the following criteria:
- Describe the initiative (i.e., leveraging technology to improve community health)
- Indicate partners who will share accountability for initiative outcomes
- Share SMART objectives that will inform initiative success
- Include a funding request of no more than $10,000 (US Dollars)
NOIs (one per non-profit, community-based organization) must be submitted electronically to wellstar.smapply.io by 11:59pm EDT, Friday, October 13, 2024. There will be no exceptions! Partners must visit the web address to create an account and view the NOI submission template before drafting a response.
Full Proposal Review
A proposal will meet the following criteria:
- Indicate a targeted population experiencing health disparities as identified in Wellstar’s 2022 Community Health Needs Assessment
- Provide evidence of past success improving and measuring health outcomes
- Detail initiative activities and timelines
- Evidence partners who will share accountability for initiative outcomes with letters of support
- Share details about how initiative progress will be tracked
- Include an itemized budget
- Complete all required Wellstar declarations
Accountability and Return of Funds:Organizations must maintain accountability for the responsible use of grant funds and must be able to demonstrate alignment with the initiative’s goals. Wellstar reserves the right to request the return of any funds that are unused or not applied as described in the grant proposal.
Proposals must be submitted electronically by 11:59pm EDT, November 8, 2024. Any omissions will automatically deem a proposal ineligible.
Scoring Criteria
Proposals will be reviewed by Wellstar Health System based on fulfillment of criteria using a defined rubric.
About Us
Wellstar Health System (“Wellstar”), one of the largest integrated health systems in Georgia, is known nationally for its innovative care models, focused on improving quality and access to healthcare. At Wellstar, we are proud to be a strong partner and advocate for healthier communities. The Community Transformation Program is a Community Health partnership initiative. This initiative accelerates our strategic efforts to address the priority health needs of the communities that unfairly experience more negative health outcomes than others.
Contact Us
Wellstar Health System
Community Health Department
2024 Community Transformation Program
communityhealth@wellstar.org