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Arkansas Cancer Plan Implementation Grant RFA Workshop

Arkansas Cancer Plan Implementation Grant RFA Workshop. Agenda. AR Cancer Plan AR Red Counties Report SMART Objectives Work Plan The Application Questions & Comments Networking Opportunities. Arkansas Cancer Coalition.

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Arkansas Cancer Plan Implementation Grant RFA Workshop

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  1. Arkansas Cancer Plan Implementation Grant RFA Workshop

  2. Agenda • AR Cancer Plan • AR Red Counties Report • SMART Objectives • Work Plan • The Application • Questions & Comments • Networking Opportunities

  3. Arkansas Cancer Coalition Mission Statement of the Arkansas Cancer Coalition:” To facilitate and provide partnerships to reduce the human suffering and economic burden from cancer for the citizens of Arkansas.”

  4. Purpose The Arkansas Cancer Coalition (ACC) will award community grants to ACC Partners who work to implement evidence based and promising practices of proven cancer control strategies in communities that advance specific goals, objectives and strategies of the Arkansas Cancer Plan (ACP) chapters outlined below. Chapter 1, Prevention  Chapter 2, Screening and Detection  Chapter 3, Access to Treatment Chapter 5, Disparities Chapter 7, Survivorship Chapter 8, Palliative Care Chapter 9, Professional Education Chapter 10, Surveillance and Reporting

  5. Let’s discuss the AR Cancer Plan

  6. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Serves as outline for at the state and local levels for cancer prevention, detection and care efforts in Arkansas. • Identifies activities for coordinated action by government, the private sector, the non-profit sector, Arkansas’ communities and people.

  7. Chapter 1, Prevention  • Chapter 2, Screening and Detection  • Chapter 3, Access to Treatment • Chapter 5, Disparities • Chapter 7, Survivorship • Chapter 8, Palliative Care • Chapter 9, Professional Education • Chapter 10, Surveillance and Reporting

  8. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 1: Prevention Goal A: Decrease Tobacco Use and Exposure to Secondhand Tobacco Smoke (SHS)

  9. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 1: Prevention Objective 1: Promote and encourage a comprehensive tobacco-free law in all public places and encourage voluntary change towards smoke-free homes, cars, and private establishments (Public places may include all forms of public transportation, stadiums, arenas, public libraries, airports, etc.) through:

  10. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 1: Prevention Strategy 2 – Implementing media and social marketing campaigns that provide the public with general information and education on the hazards of SHS exposure and benefits of smoke-free environments

  11. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 3: Access to Treatment Financial Access to Treatment Lack of adequate insurance is a large barrier to medical care in the US, as well as cancer care in Arkansas.

  12. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 3: Access to Treatment Goal A: Ensure That Arkansans Affected By Cancer Are Aware Of and Have Access To, Appropriate, High Quality Care.

  13. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 3: Access to Treatment Objective 2: Increase the percentage of radiation therapy and other treatment facilities offering low-cost transportation services to patients.

  14. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 3: Access to Treatment Strategy 1 – Identify barriers to provision of low-cost transportation. Strategy 2 – Based on the barriers identified, partner with groups across the state to discuss and plan how to eliminate these barriers.

  15. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 5: Disparities Goal A: Reduce Cancer Control Disparities in Arkansas

  16. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 5: Disparities Objective 3: Increase cancer disparities documentation and intervention on a systematic basis in Arkansas.

  17. The Arkansas Cancer Plan • Chapter 5: Disparities Strategy 3 – Expand and enforce cancer data collection and reporting on racial/ethnic minorities and use subpopulation groups where possible.

  18. AR Red Counties report

  19. AR Red County Life Expectancy Profile Prepared by: The Arkansas Department of Health – Office of Minority Health & Health Disparities In conjunction with the Arkansas Minority Health Commission In accordance to Act 790 and Act 798 of 2011

  20. 2012 19-County Chronic Disease Survey Prepared by: The Arkansas Department of Health –In conjunction with the Arkansas Minority Health Commission and UALR Institute of Government

  21. Age-Adjusted Cancer Mortality Rates in AR

  22. SMART Objectives

  23. SMART Objectives Specific Measurable Attainable Realistic Timeline

  24. Examples of NOT SMART Objectives • Create a cancer screening media plan. • (Not specific, measurable, or time-bound ) • Increase breast cancer knowledge by developing a poster contest. • (Not specific, measurable, achievable, time-bound, or relevant)

  25. Examples of NOT SMART Objectives • Eliminate breast cancer in ABC County by tomorrow. • (Not achievable) • Reduce the amount of cancer in women by June 2008. • (Not specific or measurable)

  26. Examples of SMART Objectives • By August 2014, conduct 3 community meetings to identify local resources as payment options for services not covered by the CSP. • By November 2014, recruit 10 ASK Me locations in underserved zip codes of each county in the service area to refer and enroll at least 80 new clients.

  27. Examples of SMART Objectives • By December 2014, identify 25 individuals through local churches to participate in a one-on-one recruitment training. • By December 2014, recruit 2 new colorectal cancer screening and diagnostic service providers in the service area. • By April 30, 2014, assess partnership membership and invite at least 3 new partners, ensuring that all counties in the service area are represented.

  28. Work Plan

  29. Part 1: Award Information

  30. Part 2: Program Description

  31. Part 3: Goals, Objectives, Evaluation Questions, and Performance/Outcome Indicators

  32. Example of Workplan

  33. The Application

  34. Anticipated Timeline?

  35. The Application-Page Limitations I: Cover Letter 1 page maximum II: Abstract 1 page maximum III: Statement of Need, 2 pages maximum Vision &Sustainability IV: Program Narrative 2 pages maximum V: Workplan Template No page limit VI: Project Management Plan 1 page maximum Detailed Budget & Narrative No page limit

  36. The Application-Format • Font style and size – Times New Roman 12 point • 1.5 spacing (except for Abstract that may be single spaced) • One inch margins (top/bottom/right/left) • Pages numbered with appropriate headings

  37. The Application-Format • Use specified format • Held together by a single binder clip only (no staples, notebooks, rubber bands, spirals, etc.) • Original with signatures (marked original) and one (1) electronic copy (CD, flash drive, e-mail, etc.)

  38. Budget

  39. Restrictions • Funding is restricted to certain allowable costs. • For a detailed list of allowable costs, download the ACC Grants and Procedures Manual  please see: http://www.arcancercoalition.org/wp-content/files_mf/grantsadministrativeproceduresmanualjune2011revised.pdf

  40. *Some restrictions apply: • Funds may not be used for fundraising activities or for lobbying or expenses related to either fundraising or lobbying. • Funds may not be used for entertainment or incidental costs related to entertainment (beverages, alcohol, rentals, transportation, gratuities.) • Examples of allowable costs are speaker fees and travel, educational tools, workforce development, advertising, conference/meeting costs, printing, food (not to exceed 10% of requested budget).

  41. For technical assistance with budgets, please contact Rachael Moore 501-603-5204 office Rachael.Moore@arcancercoalition.org

  42. The Application • Appendix • Certification of Good Standing (SOS Office) • Contract & Grant Disclosure & Certification Form • ACC Partner Profile Form (if applicable)

  43. Advance Peer Review Advance Technical Review Scientific Review If Yes If Yes Application Received If Yes If No If No Rank Scored Applications Peer Review Member Recruitment No Further Action Required No Further Action Required Determine Recommended list based on funding availability/allocation Technical, Scientific & Peer Review Member Training & Assignments Grant Negotiation (if required) Board Approval Re-advertise RFA If No If Yes Grant Notification/ Award Scoring Process & Criteria

  44. Do’s • Follow RFA exactly. • Use Arkansas Cancer Plan as your guideline. • Make your strongest “selling” point. • Base decisions on reliable, accurate data. • Use proven interventions. • Put information in appropriate section. • Explain ALL expenses.

  45. Don’ts • Miss deadline for proposal. • Guidelines for application not met exactly. • Not a priority topic. • Cost appears greater than the benefits. • Budget too high or too low. • If it wasn’t asked for, don’t send it!

  46. APPLICATION DEADLINE: 4:00pm on March 31, 2014 in the ACC office

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