2016 Technical Assistance
Funding Workshop
10/14/15
Agenda
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Introductions
CBHC Overview
Available Funds in FY 2016
Application Process
Budget/Narrative
Children’s Board of Hillsborough County
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Created by local referendum in 1988
Independent Taxing District
.4589 millage rate
Unique to Florida
Governed by a 10 member Board
$35.8 Million Budget
$29.9 Million Program Funding
Vision
Hillsborough County will be recognized as
one of the top places in the nation to raise
children.
FY 2015 Available TA Funding
October 2015
January 2016
$100,000
$100,000
TOTAL
$200,000
Technical Assistance Funds
• Not-For-Profit organizations serving
children and families in Hillsborough
County
• Overall budget of $2M or less
• Not awarded Technical Assistance
Grants during FY 2015 (October 1,
2014 – September 30, 2015).
Technical Assistance
• Capacity building activities focused on
improving internal infrastructure in the areas
of:
– Governance
– Management
– Finance
– Fund Development
– Program Improvement
• Intended to assist organizations build
capacity that increases their ability to operate
effectively over the long term.
Technical Assistance
• $5,000 is the maximum amount
considered per request.
• $500 per agency to cover the cost of
registration for conference and training
events.
• One-time, time limited grants
• Projects must be completed by 6/30/16
• Final reimbursement & report due by
7/29/16
• Cost Reimbursement
Technical Assistance
Technical Assistance grants may not be
used for:
– Salaries
– Direct Service
– Grant Writers
– Construction or Renovations
– Cost related to start up (program or
agency)
Technical Assistance
The rating criteria includes 2 extra points for
organizations currently not receiving program
funding from the CBHC.
Technical Assistance
Application Due Date:
4:00 PM on November 16, 2015
Hard copy submission only
Deadline for Questions:
4:00 PM on October 15, 2015
Notice of Awards:
Week of December 14, 2015
Application Format & Guidelines
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Typewritten
8 ½ x 11 paper
1 inch margins, 12 pt font
Pages numbered
Application Format & Guidelines
• Attachment 1- Budget Detail/Narrative
– Excel Format
– Formulas
– Do not alter, edit or change
– Instructions – Section 2.3
Application Format & Guidelines
• 4 identical copies, including attachments
• One must have original signature
• 1 electronic copy of Application
submitted on CD ROM or UBS Drive
Application Format & Guidelines
• A complete Application must include the
following:
– Cover page
– Concept Paper (3 page limit)
– Budget/Narrative (Attachment 1A)
Application Format & Guidelines
Optional Attachments: Relevant documents
such as quotes, consultant scopes of service,
and/or resumes, if applicable
Application
• Cover Page
• Concept Paper
– Project Summary
– Organizational Capability
– Implementation Plan/timeline
• Budget/Narrative
Budget/Narrative
The Budget (Attachment 1) has three (3)
columns:
• Column 1 (left side): includes the Total
Program Budget for the proposed project
• Column 2 (middle): details the funds you
are requesting in this Application from the
Children's Board for this project.
• Column 3 (right side): Budget narrative
should describe your revenues and
expenses in detail. Describe how the
figures were calculated and what
items/services will be purchased with the
dollars budgeted.
Quotes and/or estimates that support your
cost should be submitted as attachments
to your application, if applicable.
Additional Information
• Detailed instructions for completing the budget and
narrative (Attachment 1) is included in the Request
For Applications (Pro 2016 - 01), Section 2.3
available on the Children’s Board website.
• All funding is granted on a cost reimbursement
basis only.
• If you are requesting technical assistance funds for a
conference or training event, Children’s Board funds
may only be used toward the cost of registrations
and is limited to $500 per agency.
Helpful Hints
• Print & Read the Request for Application
• Review the Rating Tool
• Submit questions by COB on 10/15/15
Review the questions and answers on our
website
• Start your application early and submit before
the deadline!
• Read the Request for Application!
Helpful Hints
Contact Information:
Irene DeRosa Hill
Project Manager
hilli@childrensboard.org
(813) 204-1758
Resources
Local provider of training and supports for NFP organizations:
Nonprofit Leadership Center of Tampa Bay: www.nonprofitleadershipcenter.com/
Resource for free/reduced cost software for NFP organizations:
TechSoup: www.techsoup.org/
Access to data, maps, links related to local communities & neighborhoods:
Hillsborough Community Atlas: www.hillsborough.communityatlas.usf.edu/
Visit the Children’s Board website for additional information: www.childrensboard.org
Questions??