Gladwin County Human Services Coordinating Body

(Also known as Multipurpose Collaborative Body)

Process and Criteria for Obtaining Endorsement/Letter of Support

1. Collaborate:  Explore ideas and preliminary plans with other members of the HSCB, develop cooperative plans, talk with HSCB members and work with the HSCB staff.

2. Review your proposal/project using the Criteria for Evaluating Endorsement/Letter of Support Request (below).

3. Complete an Endorsement/Letter of Support Request form.  Notify the HSCB if there is a need for fast track endorsement.

4. Submit your completed Endorsement/Letter of Support Request form, and a copy of your budget and application, to the Executive Committee for review five (5) days prior to the regularly scheduled HSCB meeting.

5. Action on your request will occur at the next regular HSCB meeting.  Fast track endorsements may occur if three members of the Executive Committee concur with the need of the short time line and approve the endorsement.  Fast track actions shall be reported to the HSCB for their affirmation; failure to affirm would be reported to the granting body.

Criteria for Evaluating Endorsement/Letter of Support Requests

The following criteria should be met by any project/proposal seeking endorsement/letter of support from the HSCB:

• The project/proposal meets the purpose and goals of the HSCB or serves an un-met need in Gladwin County.  If it is an existing service, it continues to serve an identified need or goal of the County.
• If the project/proposal duplicates an existing service, there is a documented need for it.  Please provide documentation of the need and collaboration with existing agency.
• The requesting organization has an active relationship with the HSCB.  The project/proposal continues and/or develops a relationship with the HSCB.
• A copy of the budget is provided.
• The funding period and plans for continuation after funding expires is identified.
• The applicant/organizations has the capacity to deliver the services being proposed.
• The organization possesses non-profit status (if required) and/or organization structure necessary to support its request.
• The proposed program/project incorporates Gladwin HSCB’s Mission/Vision Statement.
• A complete copy of the grant application will be kept on file at HSCB coordinator’s (staff to the HSCB) office.

Gladwin County Human Services Coordinating Body

(Also known as Multipurpose Collaborative Body)

Endorsement/Letter of Support Request

Today’s Date: _____________    

     Grant Application Deadline Date:_____________

Name of Agency:____________________________________________

Contact Person:__________________________ 

Phone Number:________________

1.      Describe your project/proposal.  How does it meet the purpose and goals of the HSCB?

2.      Describe the services or acquisitions planned in this proposal.  Does the project/program serve an unmet need in Gladwin County or is it a duplication of an existing service(s)?  Is there a documented need for it?

3.      Describe your agency/organization’s relationship with the HSCB.  How will the program/project continue to develop a relationship with the HSCB?

4.      How does the program/project cooperate, coordinate, and/or collaborate with other related programs and services?

5.      The total request is for $____________.  The total cost of the program is $ ______________.  Has a copy of the budget been provided?  What percentage of this funding represents services to Gladwin County?  (Estimate)

6.      What is the funding period for the grant?  What are the plans for continuation of the program/project after funding expires?

7.      Describe the organization’s capacity to deliver the services being proposed.

8.      Does the organization possess non-profit status (if required) and/or the organization structure necessary to support the program/project?

9.      Is this a renewal grant or new funding source?

10.  Grant Source.