The 2011 Alameda County Behavioral Health Innovation Grant is here, Read On!
On June 16th 2011, Brian Hill owner of Brians Online Success Services sat in on a public community meeting provided by leaders from the Alameda County Behavioral Heath Care Services Department (BHCS) share very clearly that they have money in the form of a innovative Grants to offer to (“For Profit”, Non Profit, Faith based Organizations, Universities, community colleges, K-12 and other agencies).
These organizations will have the opportunity to write up a proposal to help provide a solution to a report that was completed called the African America Utilization Report
There are Four Key Elements of the African American Utilization Report Learning questions:
Q. “What are the cultural and spiritual nuances, beliefs,, practices and norms specific to the African American community that should be incorporated into the planning, delivery, and outcomes of mental health and co-occurring conditions services for this community?” Funding allotment $400,000
Q. “How can mission, services and purpose of BCHS be enhanced through partnership with African America faith-based and spiritual communities as cultural institutions and and natural places for BHCS clients / consumers and families to receive supports in their community?’
Q. How might the practices-based evidence, evidence based practices and community-defined strategies of trauma-informed care for African America BHCS clients / consumers and families addresses the African American community’s historical trauma and trauma related to social issues, like stigma, discrimination,violence, and poverty?” One or more of he following age groups should be specifically addresses: Funding allotment of $400,000
a) Children
b) Youth / Transition Age Youth
c) Adults
d) Older Adults
Q. What are effective strategies and supports for medically undeserved African American adult males with serious mental illness, including those with co-occurring conditions, which will improve their engagement in behavioral health and primary care services?”
Each desired outcome is designed to produce tangible organizational assets – 1) A Training curriculum 2) Program design or engagement strategies and tools – that Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS) Whether it is training providers and changing practices, building effective partnerships with the faith- based community, developing trauma informed care practices or improving client / consumer engagement in their health care, our overarching goal is to reduce disparities and improve outcomes for the African American clients / consumers in our system
3) Field Testing is required for each learning question: testing a technique, product or service under the actual of conditions of operation or use
b) Priority will be given to proposals that reflect integration and partnership among applicants
4) Programs, practices and / or approaches that are related to the learning questions and have been implemented in other places or jurisdictions may be used as a reference for a proposal.
The next two informational meetings are at the following locations:
Monday June 20, 5:30-7:30pm
Ed Roberts Campus
@ Ashby BART
3075 Adeline Street
Berkeley
Thursday June 23, 4-6pm
Allen Temple Church
8501 International Blvd
Oakland
Wednesday June 29th at the
Livermore Parks & Rec /
Robert Livermore Community Center . .
the time is still tba, but it will be in the 5p area.
Who Can Apply for Innovative Grant Funding?
Alameda County Behavioral Health Care Services (BHCS) is seeking community members to present novel project ideas to be funded as Innovative Projects. Organizations, groups and individuals that are located in and benefit community members of Alameda County are invited to apply. This includes:
Nonprofit organizations & organizations with a 501 (c) 3 status, such as churches and community based organizations;
Public entities, such as libraries; schools; school districts; First Five Alameda County; the Alameda County Office of Education; Alameda County Social
Services Agency; Alameda County Public Health; Alameda County Probation Department;
Fiscally sponsored individuals & groups, including consultants and collaborations, such the Justice and Mental Health Planning Collaborative;
Organizations that do not traditionally focus on serving individuals with mental health issues, such as The Boys and Girls Clubs and senior centers;
Other organizations, such as for profits.
When Is the Deadline for the Innovative Grants Program Application?
First Round: The Innovative Grants Program began accepting online applications on August 1st, 2010. The online application process closed September 30th, 2010. It is expected to take between six to ten weeks to make grant awards.
Second Round: A second round of funding is being planned. The opening of the Second Round of funding is expected to be in early 2011 between February and April. Please sign up for the email list to be notified when the Second Round of applications will be accepted.
How Can I Apply for Innovative Grant Funds?
All applicants are required to have an email address to apply. Applying for funding is simple. When the applications are reopened in early 2011, applicants will need to create a log in profile with an accurate email address. Click here sign up to be on the notification email list.
This information for this blog post was derived from Alameda County Innovations website. Go there now for more information.