ADAMH SYSTEM INNOVATION FUNDS (SIF)
Email questions regarding the contents of this application process to
Joe Florenski.
OVERVIEW OF OUR 2007 FUND RECIPIENTS
2008 APPLICATION DEADLINES
Applications for system innovation funds will be accepted four times in 2008:
- Wednesday, January 2
- Wednesday, April 2
- Wednesday, July 2
- Wednesday, October 1
OVERVIEW
- System innovation funds are used to promote innovative program ideas that cannot be funded by other sources, but could result in the development of a new service delivery strategy.
- System innovation funds are one-time only awards and will not continue beyond the expiration date of the funded proposal. Responses to the continuation/sustainability of the services will be reviewed carefully.
- System innovation funds cannot be used for capital or start-up expenses.
- Applicants must be able to explain how their proposed program will produce specific positive outcomes for consumers in our system of care.
- Program ideas must be consistent with our Strategic Business Plan, ODADAS Community Plan, ODMH MSPA, and Needs Assessment.
- Applicants seeking funds for prevention must agree to use the Rensselaerville framework (also known as TARGETrak).
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Submit a standardized application and budget.
- Applicants do not have to be a current ADAMH contract provider. However, they will have to agree to the ADAMH contract specifications if their application is approved by the ADAMH Board of Trustees.
- Answer each question to the best of your ability using data to support your responses whenever possible.
- Limit your submission to no more than five pages. Quality of answers will be evaluated versus quantity.
- Email the completed application and budget to Joe Florenski, Grants Coordinator.
REVIEW PROCESS
- Applications will be reviewed by a committee of ADAMH staff, consumers and/or family members, and community content experts. Funding recommendations will be submitted to ADAMH's CEO and the Board of Trustees for approval.
- Applicants will be notified of funding decisions after the appropriate board meeting.
- Fund recipients will submit quarterly reports on a standard template.
