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North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities

North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities. Bidders’ Workshop Conducted in the NCCDD Conference Room March 1, 2018 Call in Number: (877) 848 - 7030 Access Code: 4460894 This workshop is conducted in response to the Requests for Application (RFA) Released February 2018.

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North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities

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  1. North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities Bidders’ Workshop Conducted in the NCCDD Conference Room March 1, 2018 Call in Number: (877) 848 - 7030 Access Code: 4460894 This workshop is conducted in response to the Requests for Application (RFA) Released February 2018

  2. Requests for Application (RFA) View Details on DD Council Web Site nccdd.org and ddsuite.org • RFA #: 2018-19.2.2b: Cross-System Navigation in a Managed Care Environment (State Plan Goal 2, Objective 2) • RFA #: 2018-19.3.1c: Leadership Development Training for People with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), Parents, Professionals and Other Stakeholders (State Plan Goal 3, Objective 1) • RFA #: 2018-19.3.2b: NC ADA Network – Fiscal Agent/Intermediary (State Plan Goal 3, Objective 2)

  3. General Information • Grant application must be submitted via the DD Suite by 5:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 14, 2018*. • Late applications will be refused. • All submissions must follow DD Suite format. Note: Internet Explorer (IE) 8, 9, and 10 are no longer compatible with DD Suite.

  4. Suggestions • Get familiar with the DD Suite. • Complete and save work in Word Format, then cut and paste in DD Suite. • Save frequently in DD Suite. • Get an early start.

  5. www.ddsuite.orgRefer to DD Suite Grant Application Instructions [HANDOUT 2] • North Carolina Notice of Fund Release • New Users Must Create an Account • Multiple Users for Single Grant

  6. Apply for this Grant

  7. Organization Staff

  8. Initiative Outline FormProduces Scope of Work • 7 Sections; multiple part questions • Varying character limits

  9. Initiative Outline Form (cont.) [HANDOUT 6]

  10. Initiative Outline Form (cont.) Executive Summary (2,500 Characters) • Framework for proposed initiative Descriptive summary Evidence-based, best/promising practice or policy

  11. Initiative Outline Form (cont.) Qualifications (2,500 Characters) • Describe Applicant Agency Describe qualifications, experience applicable to proposed initiative. Organizational Structure for Initiative Provide an organizational chart of the initiative, and how it fits within the applicant agency’s organizational structure. Current and past collaborative efforts related to proposed initiative. Collaborative efforts including people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities and families.

  12. Initiative Outline Form(cont.) Detailed Narratives (4,000 Characters) • Describe Need for Initiative Describe relative data, data gaps, trends. • Describe Target Population Must target people with intellectual and other developmental disabilities.

  13. Initiative Outline Form (cont.) Accomplishments (3,000 Characters) • Outcome Measures Indicate outcome measures that will be used to determine extent initiative is meeting goals and objectives.

  14. Initiative Outline Form (cont.) Methodology (2,500 Characters) • Initiative Personnel Describe roles and responsibilities. Sub-contractors • Proposed Resources Describe type, amount, distribution, etc. E.g., operational, informational, technical • Potential Partners Describe plan for partnering with stakeholders.

  15. Initiative Outline Form (cont.) Sustainability of Initiative (2,000 Characters) • Preliminary Sustainability Plan • Comprehensive and appropriate • Dissemination of materials, use of social media, blogs, presentations at conferences or webinars

  16. Initiative Outline Form (cont.)Refer to Application Scoring Form (p.5) Monitoring Activities (2,500 Characters) • Monitoring and Evaluating Provide a detailed description of how applicant will monitor and evaluate performance activities and outcomes. Describe how and when applicant will assess or use proposed evaluation tools to measure whether objectives are achieved. Include timeline; target dates; and responsible initiative staff/agency partner.

  17. Initiative Outline Form (cont.) • Timeline Must Reflect Three Years • Describe goals, objectives, activities, and outcomes for proposed initiative reflecting 3 years. • Note: Information in Workplan Section reflects 3 years. Budget Information in Initiative Budget Section should only reflect 1 year.

  18. Initiative Work Plan Reflect 3 years • Objective • List each objective separately. • Activity • Define the activities necessary to achieving the objective. • Timeline • Projected start and completion date for each activity of an objective should cover three years. • Responsible Person • Identify person(s) responsible for completing each activity. • Performance Measures • Identify corresponding performance measures for each objective/activity.

  19. Initiative Work Plan

  20. Initiative Work PlanPerformance Measures(Refer to AIDD DD Council Performance Measures [Handout 11 and 11b])

  21. Budget/Budget Narrative

  22. Budget/Budget Narrative • Budget Categories • Provide detailed budget information on each line item (see handout 9). • Indirect costs (see handout 10). • allowable only with approved, indirect, cost rate documentation. • Total Program Cost • The sum of matching share & NCCDD funds required to fund the initiative.

  23. Budget/Budget Narrative • Matching Share • Cash • “In-kind” (e.g., cost of office space or staff time contributed by grantee). • At 25%, your minimum share of the budget is: • $41,667: Cross-System Navigation in a Managed Care Environment • $50,000 - $65,000: Leadership Development Training for People with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), Parents, Professionals and Other Stakeholders • $13,333: NC ADA Network – Fiscal Agent/Intermediary

  24. CONTRACT ATTACHMENTS(Refer to Handout 7) Required if Application Approved by Council (Including:) • Assurances: Applicant Agreement Details • Conflict of Interest :Provide Authorizing Organization Conflict of Interest Policy • Not for Profit Organizations: Provide copy of current tax letter from IRS (i.e., 501(c)3 documentation) • Refer to handouts for comprehensive list

  25. CONTRACT ATTACHMENTS(cont.) Endorsements (Not Required) • Letters of endorsements and support indicating coordination/collaboration from agencies and organizations at the state and community level described as initiative partners.

  26. Grant Awards NC ADA Network-Fiscal Agent/Intermediary To carry out the intent of this objective, the NCCDD will make available an award of up to $40,000 per year with required minimum of 25% non-federal matching funds (minimum of $13,333), for up to 3 years, with Year 1 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. The intent of this RFA is to provide up to $120,000 over the course of the initiative’s three-year period.  Leadership Development Training for People with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), Parents, Professionals and Other Stakeholders To carry out the intent of this objective, the NCCDD will make available an award of up to $150,000 – $195,000 per year with required minimum of 25% non-federal matching funds (minimum of $50,000 - $65,000), for up to 3 years, with Year 1 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. The intent of this RFA is to provide up to $450,000 – $585,000 over the course of the initiative’s three-year period.  Cross-System Navigation in a Managed Care Environment To carry out the intent of this objective, the NCCDD will make available an award of up to $125,000 per year with required minimum of 25% non-federal matching funds (minimum of $41,667), for up to 3 years, with Year 1 beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30, 2019. The intent of this RFA is to provide up to $375,000 over the course of the initiative’s three-year period. 

  27. Intent of Initiatives NC ADA Network-Fiscal Agent/Intermediary A non-profit fiscal agent/intermediary is needed to distribute funds (cash advances, small ADA project reimbursements, and travel reimbursements) to people with disabilities and grassroots groups led by people with disabilities involved in the NC ADA Network initiative.   Leadership Development Training for People with Intellectual and Other Developmental Disabilities (I/DD), Parents, Professionals and Other Stakeholders The intent of this initiative is to identify leadership outcomes for participants, develop and pilot in-depth training, and evaluate the training. In addition, training of trainers will be a component of this initiative. This investment in integrated leadership development training includes individuals with intellectual and other developmental disabilities (I/DD), family members and guardians, along with professionals, and other stakeholders. Cross-System Navigation in a Managed Care Environment The Case/Care Management initiative is intended to focus on identifying how individuals with I/DD and families can best be supported to effectively navigate across various service systems (cross-system navigation). These recommendations are necessary as the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) moves toward implementation of managed care to address mental health, developmental disabilities, substance use, and physical healthcare services. NCCDD seeks to engage a broad stakeholder base in providing meaningful recommendations at time when information and decisions are being made to help shape future policy and practice.

  28. Award Process • Grant application review committees will meet in March and April. • Grant application review committees will make recommendation to the NCCDD • NCCDD will determine grant awards at May 11 Council Meeting • Implementation of grant will be July 1, 2018

  29. QUESTIONS (Q & A Posted on nccdd.org)&CONTACT INFORMATION RFAinfo@nccdd.org RFA & Application Content North Carolina Council on Developmental Disabilities 3125 Poplarwood Court, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27604 www.nccdd.org 800-357-6916 or 919-850-2901

  30. Thank you for participating today, and for responding to our Council’s Request for Applications..

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