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"With this funding and our collaborative efforts we can build a healthy community."
- La Familia Counseling |
The Eden Township Healthcare District has simplified the process of applying for a grant. If your organization is seeking funding below $5,000, you may use the two-page Short Form. For organizations seeking funding up to $75,000, the Long Form must be followed closely, with all required documentation attached. Directions for following both of these applications can be found in detail on the forms (see Application Forms).
The District office accepts grant applications for the Community Health Fund twice per fiscal year (July 1 - June 30). The first deadline is the last business day of September, and the second deadline is the last business day in March. We welcome applications from all eligible agencies until 2:30 p.m. on that business day. Our staff is also available to help you throughout the year in completing your application, answering questions and in helping funded agencies complete their reports on time.
The following information is to help you understand the application and review process and what to expect once your application is considered by the Board.
REVIEW PROCESS
Proposals will be reviewed by the Eden Township Healthcare District Board of Directors and designated staff. During the review process, Eden Township Healthcare District may require additional information from applicants. This information may be obtained through oral or written clarification of a proposal and/or site visits.
Eden Township Healthcare District maintains a grant selection process which is fair and equitable to all applicants. Eligible applications are reviewed carefully by the Board of Directors in public session. Funding decisions are final and not subject to an appeals or grievance process.
ADDITIONAL NOTICES AND RESERVATIONS
- Eden Township Healthcare District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in answer to their request if a proposal is deemed inappropriate or incomplete or is not in the best interest of Eden Township Healthcare District.
- Eden Township Healthcare District reserves the right to withdraw their Request For Proposal at any time without prior notice. Further, Eden Township Healthcare District makes no representation that any grant will be awarded to any applicant responding to their Request for Proposal.
- Eden Township Healthcare District reserves the right to reject any or all proposals received in answer to their request or to award an amount less than requested. Eden Township Healthcare District may negotiate separately with any proposed applicant when such action shall be considered in the best interest of Eden Township Healthcare District. An award may be made without discussion or after limited negotiations.
- Eden Township Healthcare District reserves the right to negotiate all portions of the Contract Agreement, including but not limited to, the Program Budget and Scope of Service; and, may not award all or part of a grant if negotiations are unsuccessful.
- Eden Township Healthcare District reserves the right to extend the Request for Proposal submission deadline should such action be in the best interest of Eden Township Healthcare District. The applicant may revise its proposal in the event the deadline is extended.
- Eden Township Healthcare District reserves the right to retain all submitted proposals, and the proposals shall become the property of Eden Township Healthcare District.
- All proposals are public documents.
- Not all project proposals received by Eden Township Healthcare District can be funded. Since Eden Township Healthcare District receives funding requests far in excess of available grant funds, only a small portion of the requests can be approved. A decision not to fund a proposal does not reflect on the merits of the applicant or the value of the proposal, but rather results from limited resources.
RESPONSIBILITY OF APPLICANT
All costs of proposal preparation shall be borne by the applicant agency. Eden Township Healthcare District shall not, in any event, be liable for any pre-contractual expenses incurred by the applicant in the preparation and/or submission of the proposal. The applicant shall not include any such expenses as part of the budget. The proposal shall always include the applicant's best terms and conditions. The proposal shall set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by the Request For Proposal.
GRANT AGREEMENT
Once the Board approves a grant, the applicant will receive a Grant Agreement. This agreement, between Eden Township Healthcare District and the agency, specifies the terms and conditions of the funding, including all reporting requirements. Each prospective grantee should closely review the requirements of the Grant Agreement. Successful applicants will receive funding as outlined in the Grant Agreement once the agreement is fully executed. In some cases, a portion of the funding will be given upon execution of the contract, with the balance funded upon completion of a designated status report, usually mid-year. If the applicant agency has questions about any portion of the Grant Agreement, contact the appropriate Eden Township Healthcare District representative prior to submitting the agreement.
SERVICE AREA REQUIREMENTS
As a public agency, Eden Township Healthcare District is charged with providing services to residents of the cities and unincorporated areas of Castro Valley, Hayward, San Leandro, and San Lorenzo. All grantees are required to maintain appropriate records (as defined by the grantee) of people served by Community Health Fund supported programs and, upon request, make this information available to Eden Township Healthcare District. This information will be handled and maintained by Eden Township Healthcare District in the strictest confidence to the extent permissible by law.