Health Promotion Innovation Fund
Funding
Guidelines
Applications should
be submitted by
4pm on Monday
19 October 2015
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 innovative health
promotion projects of up to 12 months duration that support the ACT Government’s funding priorities
outlined below.
The Health Promotion Innovation Fund provides three funding opportunities per year. Section six of these
guidelines outlines the key dates for the next three funding opportunities.
2. Funding priorities
The Health Promotion Innovation Fund seeks applications for innovative projects which will:
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Improve population level outcomes around overweight and obesity;
Improve children's health and wellbeing outcomes in relation to overweight and obesity, including
improving eating habits and increasing physical activity.
Support smoking prevention, reduction and cessation, particularly in high risk groups;
Support activities which reduce the harmful and hazardous consumption of alcohol;
Support healthy active ageing through appropriate physical activity opportunities.
A key element of this funding opportunity is innovation, and we encourage applications which tackle health
challenges that may be resistant to more established methods.
Our funding priorities are consistent with the ACTHPGP Statement of Strategic Intent and they are informed
by the health status of the ACT community. For more information about health in the ACT, visit the
ACT Chief Health Officer's Report.
ACT Health’s Reconciliation Action Plan 2012-2015 states that grants processes reflect a requirement for
initiatives that contribute to reconciliation and closing the gap, and improving local Aboriginal and Torres
Strait Islander health outcomes. Applications that address Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health in
relation to the above priority areas are strongly encouraged.
More detail about our funding priorities is provided below:
Prevention of overweight and obesity
Prevention of overweight and obesity is a priority of the Health Promotion Innovation Fund. Applications are
therefore encouraged for innovative projects that support healthy eating and physical activity consistent
with the Australian Dietary Guidelines andAustralia's Physical Activity and Sedentary Behaviour Guidelines.
Projects that support the aims of ACT Health’s Towards Zero Growth Healthy Weight Action Plan and
Physical Activity Strategic Framework 2012-2015 are also encouraged.
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Project proposals may include (but are not limited to):
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Projects that use innovative approaches to support improved healthy food and drink choices for the
ACT population and improved eating habits. These include projects that support positive changes in
the food environment, including encouraging people to choose tap water as the drink of choice.
Projects that use innovative approaches to help improve physical activity outcomes at a population
level.
Improving children's health and wellbeing in relation to overweight and obesity
Applications for innovative projects that enable children and their families in the ACT to adopt and maintain
healthy lifestyles through increased physical activity and healthy eating habits are encouraged.
ACT Health has an overarching campaign, Good Habits for Life that aims to:
1. Increase awareness of the importance of parents role modeling healthy habits to their children
2. Increase understanding of the need for healthy eating, physical activity and social connectedness
3. Activate parents in making these changes in their families
4. Tell parents/families where they can go for help/support in making changes.
The Good Habits for Life website, www.act.gov.au/goodhabitsforlife, includes many resources, tips,
challenges and recipes that can support parents in improving habits at home.
ACT Health: Healthy Children’s Initiative
The ACT Healthy Children’s Initiative programs support Good Habits for Life and aim to embed a culture of
healthy lifestyles in relevant settings. These programs include:
The programs under the Healthy Children’s Initiative work with all ACT public and non-government early
childhood schools, primary and high schools.
Kids at Play Active Play
Kids at Play Active Play (KAPAP) has been designed to assist early childhood educators to feel confident to
promote active play and teach fundamental movement skills (FMS) to children in Early Childhood Education
and Care (ECEC) 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 KAPAP 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.
From July 2015, the Australian Drug Foundation will implement 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 at
cal.chikwendu@act.gov.au or phone (02) 6205 3627 or Megan Tennant at 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 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 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 the ACT Healthy Children’s Initiative team
before submitting your application.
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Smoking prevention, reduction and cessation
Applications are encouraged for projects that develop innovative ways to support smoking prevention,
cessation and reduction, particularly in high risk groups. Innovative projects which tackle smoking and
pregnancy with a particular focus on young women, are also 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
has resources that may be useful for projects supporting smoking prevention, cessation and reduction and
the uptake of healthy lifestyle behaviours in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. For more
information visit Beyond Today.
Reducing the harmful and hazardous consumption of alcohol
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.
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 one year
grants of up to $15,000 per application.
Applicants considering larger scale programs should note that the ACT Health Promotion Grants Program
also operates Healthy Canberra Grants which offers larger value, multi-year funding opportunities for
programs that can demonstrate an evidence-based sustainable funding model. More information about
Healthy Canberra Grants can be found at Healthy Canberra Grants.
Project delivery timeframe
Funding is available for projects delivered from March 2016 to February 2017 (see Section 6 for more detail
about timelines).
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4. Eligibility requirements and funding exclusions
Eligibility criteria
Applications for the Health Promotion Innovation Fund will not be considered eligible for assessment unless
all of the following eligibility criteria are met:
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Applicants must be one of the following types of organisation:
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a not-for-profit (see Note 1 below) incorporated association or company;
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a government agency or statutory body;
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a not-for-profit (see Note 1 below) organisation with other legal status;
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an ACT Government school, Independent school, Catholic Systemic or Catholic Non-systemic
school;
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an accredited early childhood education centre or out of school hours program; or
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a not-for-profit organisation in an auspice (see Note 2 below) arrangement with one of the
above.
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Applicants (or auspice organisations) must have a current public liability insurance policy with a
minimum of $10 million in cover. Applicants (or auspice organisations) without current insurance must
provide evidence of a public liability insurance quote.
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Applicants (or auspice organisations) must have an ABN or provide evidence they have applied for one.
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Applicants must deliver all funded activities in the ACT for ACT residents.
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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.
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Applicants (and auspice organisations) must not have overdue reporting requirements including
financial acquittal for any previous ACT Government grant.
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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.
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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:
1. requires the company to pursue charitable purposes only and to apply its assets and
income in promoting those purposes; and
2. 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
3. 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
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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 amount
only when it is included within the budget of a project for which funding is being sought, and is
demonstrated to be essential to the outcome of the project.
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Projects that are primarily directed to 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 for equipment only. Applications with project budgets solely for equipment items will not
be assessed for funding. Equipment will be considered for funding to a limited extent if it is
demonstrated to be essential to the outcome of the project.
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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 will not involve the consultation
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
Eligible funding applications will be assessed against the following assessment criteria. Please note that
assessment criteria 1-5 are considered the most important and applicants are strongly encouraged to
consider this when developing their applications.
1. Contribution to improvement in health and wellbeing
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The project delivers innovative solutions which will contribute to improvements in the priority
funding areas listed in section 2.
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The project demonstrates the ability to improve health and wellbeing knowledge, attitudes and
behaviours.
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The project contributes to at least one of the Health Improvement Branch benchmarks listed at
Appendix A.
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2. Evidence of need
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The application provides evidence of need in a local context where the project will be delivered.
(Please note: applications do not need to restate ‘need’ in a general way, for example quoting
population level data about the seriousness of obesity; as we already have that information).
3. Innovation
Innovations are new programs, ideas or practices. Innovation does not need to be novel or ground
breaking, it just needs to be something that you have not tried before to tackle a particular health
issue. This could be creating more effective processes or improving your existing programs.
 The application shows evidence of innovation in its approach to the health issue.
4. Value for money
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The application demonstrates the ability to deliver 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 and economy are key factors that will be
considered.
5. Evidence of partnerships
Partnerships enable projects to make an efficient use of resources and skills for a greater impact on a
common goal. Applicants are reminded that partnerships in health promotion are strongly
encouraged.
 The application demonstrates a capacity and commitment to working in partnership in the delivery
of the project if relevant. Innovative partnerships are encouraged.
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Evidence of the support and contribution from relevant key partners is included with the application
if relevant.
6. A population health approach
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The project delivers health improvements for the ACT population, sub-populations or communities,
by reducing the risks associated with developing chronic disease.
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Project delivery strategies are likely to be broadly effective across the population and do not
disadvantage vulnerable groups.
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The project is based on primary prevention, population-wide, community-based approaches (rather
than one-to-one interventions or direct health service delivery).
7. Evidence of health promotion practices and principles
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The project 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
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A planned approach is demonstrated including specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time
framed (S.M.A.R.T.) objectives and key strategies. For examples of how to write SMART Objectives
see http://www.checkup.org.au/icms_docs/182822_17_TIP_SHEET_Developing_goals_and_objectives.pdf
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9. Capacity to evaluate the project
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The application demonstrates the capacity to plan an evaluation, and collect relevant data to
evaluate the project.
6. Important information about the application process
SmartyGrants online grants management system
Application is via the SmartyGrants online grants management system. You can find the Health Promotion
Innovation Fund application form at https://acthealth.smartygrants.com.au/
Applications for this funding opportunity should be submitted by 4 PM on Monday 19 October 2015.
(Information about future funding opportunities is listed below.)
The Selection Process
Applications to the Health Promotion Innovation Fund can be submitted at any time. There are three cut-off
dates a year. Eligible applications will be assessed after each cut-off date (see dates below). The assessment
panel will include senior ACT Government staff, as well as community representation. We aim to advise
applicants of outcomes within three months of each funding opportunity closing.
Key Dates for the Health Promotion Innovation Fund
Funding Opportunity
Cut-off date for applications
Outcomes advised by
For projects delivered over the
period
This opportunity
19 October 2015
18 December 2015
March 2016 – February 2017
Next opportunity
15 February 2016
29 April 2016
July 2016 – June 2017
Following opportunity
20 June 2016
2 September 2016
October 2016 – September 2017
Administrative Requirements
All successful applicants to the Health Promotion Innovation Fund will be required to:
 Submit a project plan, including clearly defined S.M.A.R.T. objectives and an evaluation plan;
 Enter into a Deed of Grant (or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) if an ACT Government
agency);
 Be responsible for the reporting and financial acquittal of the grant within the timeframe 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
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7. Other funding sources
Please note that the ACT Government provides a range of funding opportunities across a number of ACT
Government directorates. If you have an idea for a program that does not seem to fit into these Funding
Guidelines it may be eligible for other funding 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 Improvement Branch benchmarks
The ACT 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)
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)
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.
c)
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)
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.
e)
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.
f)
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)
By 2018, reduce the national smoking rate to 10 percent of the population, and halve the Indigenous
smoking rate, over the 2009 baseline, National Tobacco Strategy 2012-2018.
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