Health Promotion Innovation Fund
Funding
Guidelines
Applications should
be submitted by
4pm on Monday
15 February 2016
Supporting community-based health promotion
programs to improve population health outcomes
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The ACT Health Promotion Grants Program
1. About the Health Promotion Innovation Fund
The Health Promotion Innovation Fund invites applications for grants of up to $15,000, for health promotion
projects of up to 12 months that support the ACT Government’s funding priorities (outlined below).
A key element of this funding is innovation: we encourage applications which may test or pilot new and
innovative approaches to health promotion.
We provide three funding opportunities a year (see section six for more details).
2. Our funding priorities
We seek applications for innovative projects which will:
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Help to reduce overweight and obesity in our population;
Improve children's health and wellbeing related to overweight and obesity, including improving
eating habits and increasing physical activity;
Reduce smoking-related harm;
Reduce alcohol-related harm;
Support healthy active ageing through appropriate physical activity opportunities.
Our funding priorities are informed by the health status of the ACT community. For more information about
health in the ACT, see the ACT Chief Health Officer's Report.
ACT Health’s Stretch Reconciliation Action Plan 2015–18 gives support for initiatives that contribute to
reconciliation and ‘closing the gap’- improving local Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ health.
Applications that address Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in relation to the funding priorities are
strongly encouraged.
More detail about our funding priorities:
Reducing overweight and obesity in our population
We seek applications for innovative projects that support healthy eating and physical activity. They should
be consistent with the Australian Dietary Guidelines and Australia's Physical Activity and Sedentary
Behaviour Guidelines. Projects that support the goals of ACT Health’s Towards Zero Growth Healthy Weight
Action Plan and Physical Activity Strategic Framework 2012-2015 are also encouraged.
Project proposals may include (but are not limited to):
 Projects that support improved healthy food and drink choices and improved eating habits. This
includes projects that support positive changes in the food environment and encouraging people to
choose tap water as the drink of choice. The ACT Government brand for this message is ‘Water on
Tap’.
 Projects that use innovative approaches to help improve physical activity outcomes at a population
level.
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Improving children's health and wellbeing in relation to overweight and obesity
Applications for innovative projects that enable children and families to adopt and maintain healthy
lifestyles through increased physical activity and healthy eating habits are encouraged. Applications that
align with the Good Habits for Life campaign and the Healthy Children’s supporting programs (details below)
are encouraged.
Good Habits for Life behaviour change campaign
Focusing on families with children aged 8 and under, the locally developed behaviour change campaign,
Good Habits for Life, aims to increase Canberra families’ engagement in healthy lifestyles by:
1. Increasing awareness of the importance of role modelling healthy habits
2. Increasing understanding of the need for healthy eating, physical activity and social connectedness
3. Activating parents/carers in making these changes
4. Advising parents/carers where they can go for help.
The campaign website provides credible information and links to supporting
programs for families that encourage healthy lifestyle behaviour around the
three core messages of eat well, move more sit less, and get into life.
Programs currently being promoted through the campaign include the Healthy Children’s programs (see
listed below), Connect up 4 Kids (Capital Health Network) and Fussy Eaters drop-in groups. Applications
which propose a new and innovative approach to extending the Good Habits for Life campaign messages and
programs are encouraged and potential applicants are encouraged to contact XYZ to discuss potential
linkages.
Healthy Children’s programs
Healthy Children’s programs support the Good Habits for Life campaign and aim to embed a culture of
healthy lifestyles in relevant settings. These programs include:
The programs work with all ACT government and non-government early childhood schools, primary and high
schools.
Kids at Play Active Play
Kids at Play Active Play has been designed to assist early childhood educators to feel confident to promote
active play and teach fundamental movement skills to children in Early Childhood Education and Care
services. Applicants working in this sector are encouraged to contact kidsatplay@act.gov.au or phone
(02) 6207 9525 to discuss potential linkages with the program.
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Fresh Tastes
Fresh Tastes provides a free and optional service that supports all ACT schools to improve children’s access
to, knowledge of, and uptake of healthy food and drink choices. It provides curriculum inputs, professional
learning, healthy lunchbox, cooking and gardening interventions and aims to enhance healthy food service
provision in schools. Fresh Tastes supports public schools to implement the ACT Public School Food and Drink
Policy 2015.
Healthy food provision in schools leads to healthier children who are better placed to learn, participate and
attend school.
Schools interested in undertaking healthy eating projects are encouraged to become a Fresh Tastes school
and are encouraged to contact freshtastes@act.gov.au or phone (02) 6205 1452 to discuss.
Ride or Walk to School
Ride or Walk to School (RWTS) supports schools to encourage students and families to use active travel
modes to get to and from school. RWTS provides resources, workshops and other activities to schools and
works across ACT Government to address barriers to active travel within school communities. ACT Health
supports the Physical Activity Foundation to deliver the program in schools.
Applications from schools or partners interested in increasing students’ use of active travel to school are
encouraged to contact Suzy Jurgensen at suzy.jurgensen@act.gov.au or phone (02) 6205 1452 to discuss
ways to align or complement the existing work in this area.
Healthy Food at Sport
Healthy Food at Sport aims to provide online information to encourage community sporting clubs to
increase healthy food and drink choices and move away from unhealthy food advertising and sponsorship. In
addition, the Australian Drug Foundation is implementing the Good Sports healthy eating initiative to
provide hands on support to clubs to increase the provision and consumption of healthy food at clubs and
sporting events.
Applications from sporting clubs or partners are encouraged to contact cal.chikwendu@act.gov.au or phone
(02) 6205 3627 or megan.tennant@adf.org.au or phone 0497 920 086, to discuss ways to complement the
existing work in this area.
It’s Your Move ACT
It's Your Move ACT works in ACT high schools to develop new and innovative solutions to improve the health
of students which can then be promoted to other high schools across the ACT.
Applicants interested in working with high school students are encouraged to contact
cal.chikwendu@act.gov.au or phone (02) 6205 3627 to discuss ways to complement the existing work.
Applications that demonstrate alignment with, or that complement these programs will be considered for
funding.
For further information on each of the ACT Healthy Children’s Initiative programs, please visit the Healthy
Children and Young People web page. If you are considering applying for a project that may align with one of
the above programs, we encourage you to discuss your ideas with a staff member from the ACT Healthy
Children’s Initiative team (see phone numbers and email above) before submitting your application.
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Reducing smoking-related harm
Applications are encouraged for innovative projects to reduce smoking-related harm. Innovative projects
which tackle smoking and pregnancy are particularly encouraged. Applications should be consistent with the
National Tobacco Strategy 2012-2018, and ACT Health’s ACT Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Tobacco
Control Strategy 2010-2014. ACT Health’s ‘Beyond Today…it’s up to you’ social marketing campaign also has
resources that may be useful for projects supporting this aim with a focus on Aboriginal and Torres Strait
Islander people. For more information visit Beyond Today.
Reducing alcohol-related harm
Applications are encouraged for innovative projects that support reduction in the harmful and hazardous
consumption of alcohol. Projects should be consistent with the aims of the Australian Guidelines to Reduce
Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol.
Supporting healthy active ageing
Applications are encouraged for innovative projects that support healthy active ageing through appropriate
physical activity opportunities consistent with the National Physical Activity Recommendations for Older
Australians. Improving physical activity outcomes contributes to the prevention of overweight and obesity,
as well as improving muscular strength and balance. This assists in the prevention of falls in older people.
3. Available funding and project delivery time frame
Available funding
The total amount available in this funding opportunity is up to $70,000. Applications are invited for projects
of up to 12 months duration with a maximum value of $15,000 per application.
Applicants considering larger scale programs should note that the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program
also provides Healthy Canberra Grants - larger value, multi-year funding opportunities. More information
can be found at Healthy Canberra Grants.
Project delivery timeframe
Funding is available for projects delivered from June 2016 to May 2017 (see Section 6 for more detail about
timelines).
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4. Eligibility requirements and funding exclusions
Eligibility criteria
To be eligible, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
1. The applicant organisation must be one of the following types:
a. a not-for-profit (see Note 1 below) incorporated association or company;
b. a not-for-profit (see Note 1 below) organisation with other legal status;
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a government agency or statutory body;
d. an ACT Government school, Independent school, Catholic Systemic or Catholic Non-systemic
school;
e. an accredited early childhood education and care centre or out of school hours program; or
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a not-for-profit organisation in an auspice arrangement (see Note 2 below) with one of the
above.
2. Applicants (or auspice organisations) must have a current public liability insurance policy with cover
of a minimum of $10 million per event. Applicants (or auspice organisations) without current
insurance must provide evidence of a public liability insurance quote.
3. Applicants (or auspice organisations) must have an ABN or provide evidence they have applied for
one.
4. Applicants must deliver all funded activities in the ACT for ACT residents.
5. Applicants must ensure that the declaration at the end of the application is made by the CEO or
equivalent of the applicant organisation (or the auspice organisation if applicable).This person must
have ultimate financial and management responsibility for the organisation.
6. Applicants (and auspice organisations) must not have overdue reporting requirements including
financial acquittal for any previous ACT Government grant.
7. Applicants (or auspice organisations) must be a viable legal entity as defined by the ATO. Applicants
will be asked to provide copies of recent Audited Financial Statements to help support their claim of
financial viability.
8. Applicants (or auspice organisations) must not be a political party.
Note 1: A “not-for-profit” organisation is defined as one where the constitution of the organisation:
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requires the company to pursue charitable purposes only and to apply its assets and income in
promoting those purposes; and
prohibits the making of distributions directly or indirectly to its members except as bona fide
compensation for services rendered or expenses incurred on behalf of the organisation; and
requires that in the event of the organisation being dissolved, the amount that remains after such
dissolution and the satisfaction of all debts and liabilities shall be transferred to another
organisation with similar purposes which is not carried on for the profit or gain of its individual
members.
Note 2: An auspice is an organisation that accepts legal responsibility (including financial accountability) for a
project. If your organisation is not a legal entity, you will need to arrange for an organisation that has legal
status to act as an auspice.
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Funding exclusions: activities and budget items that will not be funded.
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Projects that do not contribute to the strategic intent of the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program.
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Projects which are primarily research-based. Applicants are however encouraged to consider linkages
with research institutions and ongoing translational research in chronic disease prevention within ACT
Health.
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Projects which are primarily training-based. Training will be considered for funding to a limited extent
only in the context of a larger project and training is essential to the outcome of that project.
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Projects that are primarily involved with fundraising, prizes, competitions, awards or conducting
conferences and events.
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Overseas and interstate travel and accommodation, attendance at conferences and trade exhibitions.
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Applications seeking funding for equipment only. Equipment will be considered for funding to a limited
extent in the context of a larger project where it is essential to the outcome. Equipment only (or
predominantly) applications will not be assessed.
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Capital works, vehicles, building works such as kitchens, decks etc.
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The purchase of food which is not associated with a food skills or nutrition education program. Food for
breakfast programs or catering will not be funded.
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Applications for food skills or nutrition education training projects that do not demonstrate the
involvement of an appropriately qualified nutritionist or dietitian.
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Projects that have already taken place.
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Costs of products or activities which are core business of the organisation. These include the
infrastructure costs associated with running an organisation (e.g. employment of core staff, equipment,
core programs, leasing or property maintenance).
Please note: applications seeking substantial amounts for excluded activities and items will not be assessed.
5. Assessment criteria: how your application will be assessed
Applications will be assessed against the following criteria. Please note that assessment criteria 1-5 are
considered the most important and you are strongly encouraged to address these when developing your
application.
1. Contribution to improvement in health and wellbeing
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The proposal delivers innovative solutions which will contribute to improvements in the priority
funding areas listed in section two.
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The proposal demonstrates the ability to improve health and wellbeing knowledge, attitudes
and behaviours.
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The proposal contributes to at least one of the Health Improvement Branch benchmarks listed at
Appendix A.
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2. Evidence of need
The proposal provides evidence of need in a local context where the project will be delivered.
(Please note: you do not need to restate ‘need’ in a general way, for example providing statistics
about the seriousness of obesity; as we already have that information).
3. Innovation
The proposal shows innovation in its approach. Innovation may include new ideas or practices or
proposals to pilot and test a new approach; it does not need to be entirely novel or ground breaking,
it may be something that you have not tried before to tackle a particular health issue.
4. Value for money
The proposal represents value for money by matching a realistic budget with potential population
health improvements. The assessment panel will compare relevant costs and benefits of each
proposal. Efficiency, effectiveness, economy and population reach are key factors that will be
considered.
5. Evidence of partnerships
Partnerships can enable projects to make an efficient use of resources and skills for a better
outcome. Applicants are reminded that partnerships in health promotion are strongly encouraged.
 The proposal demonstrates a capacity and commitment to working in partnership, if relevant.
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Evidence of the support and contribution from relevant key partners is included with the
application.
6. A population health approach
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The proposal can deliver health improvements to the ACT population by reducing the risks
associated with developing chronic disease.
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The proposal is based on primary prevention, population-wide and/or community-based
approaches (rather than one-to-one interventions or direct health service delivery).
7. Evidence of health promotion practices and principles
The proposal incorporates health promotion principles and practices, including principles outlined in
the Ottawa Charter for Health Promotion and/or the Jakarta Declaration.
8. Evidence of a planned approach
The proposal demonstrates a planned approach, including realistic aims, objectives and timeframes:
for more information see Developing goals and objectives.
9. Capacity to evaluate the project
The proposal demonstrates the capacity to plan an evaluation, and collect relevant data to evaluate
the project.
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6. Important information about the application process
SmartyGrants online grants management system
Applications should be lodged through the SmartyGrants online grants management system. You can find
the application form at https://acthealth.smartygrants.com.au/
Applications for this funding opportunity should be submitted by 4 PM on Monday 15 February 2016.
(Information about future funding opportunities is listed below.)
The Selection Process
Eligible applications will be assessed after each cut-off date (see dates below). An assessment panel will
include senior ACT Government staff, as well as community representation. We aim to advise applicants of
outcomes within sixty days of each funding opportunity closing.
Key Dates for the Health Promotion Innovation Fund
Funding Opportunity
Cut-off date for applications
Outcomes advised by
Project delivery period
This opportunity
15 February 2016
15 April 2016
June 2016 – May 2017
Next opportunity
20 June 2016
19 August 2016
October 2016 – September 2017
Administrative Requirements
All successful applicants to the Health Promotion Innovation Fund will be required to:
 Submit a project plan which includes evaluation strategies;
 Enter into a Deed of Grant (or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) if an ACT Government
agency) as the contractual basis of the grant;
 Provide reporting and financial acquittal of the grant as specified in the Deed of Grant (or MOU); and
 Appropriately acknowledge the ACT Government for the assistance provided for the project.
Contact Information
For further information please contact the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program:
Telephone:
(02) 6205 1325
E-mail:
hpgrants@act.gov.au
Web:
www.health.act.gov.au/hpgrants
SmartyGrants
https://acthealth.smartygrants.com.au
7. Other funding sources
The ACT Government provides a range of funding opportunities across a number of ACT Government
agencies. If you have an idea for a program that does not seem to fit into these Funding Guidelines it may be
eligible for funding from other sources. Details of other ACT Government funding opportunities can be found
at http://www.grants.act.gov.au/
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Appendix A: Health benchmarks
The ACT Government is committed to achieving outcomes that address the rising prevalence of lifestyle
related chronic disease by laying the foundations for healthy behaviours in the daily lives of Australians. Key
Health Improvement Branch benchmarks are:
a)
An increase in proportion of children at unhealthy weight held at less than five percent from
baseline by 2016; proportion of children at healthy weight returned to baseline level by 2018.
b)
An increase in mean number of daily serves of fruits and vegetables consumed by children by at
least 0.2 for fruits and 0.5 for vegetables from baseline by 2016; 0.6 for fruits and 1.5 for vegetables
by 2018.
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An increase in proportion of children participating in at least 60 minutes of moderate physical
activity every day from baseline by five percent by 2016; by 15 percent by 2018.
d)
An increase in proportion of adults at unhealthy weight held at less than five per cent from baseline;
proportion of adults at healthy weight returned to baseline level by 2016.
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An increase in mean number of daily serves of fruits and vegetables consumed by adults by at least
0.2 for fruits and 0.5 for vegetables from baseline; 0.6 for fruits and 1.5 for vegetables from baseline
by 2016.
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An increase in proportion of adults participating in at least 30 minutes of moderate physical activity
on five or more days of the week of 5 percent from baseline; 15 percent from baseline by 2016.
g)
A reduction in the national smoking rate to 10 percent of the population by 2018, and halving the
Indigenous smoking rate, over the 2009 baseline ( this benchmark is taken from National Tobacco
Strategy 2012-2018.)
h)
A reduction in alcohol related harm consistent with the aims of the Australian Guidelines to Reduce
Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol.
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