The WITH Foundation (WITH) and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) are providing this funding opportunity in an effort to support projects fostering health and healthcare systems transformation for Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (I/DD) in Communities of Color.
Donor Name: WITH Foundation
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/15/2023
Size of the Grant: $50,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 year
Details:
This RFP also seeks to foster the development of new partnerships between community, healthcare, and disability organizations. If the proposed project includes organizations that have an established/existing partnership(s), then the proposed project should include significant and new efforts undertaken by the partnership and/or new partners joining the existing collaborative efforts. Partnerships that are led by or include BIPOC-led organizations3 are encouraged.
The geographic areas of focus for this RFP are self-selected by the proposing organization/collaborative partners, but must be within the United States.
A program’s goals and objectives should also address one, but not necessarily all four, of the following areas:
- Implementation
- Support implementation of models, i.e., seeding systems solutions of projects that support community-based Primary Care Providers (PCPs) in providing care that meets the needs and goals of Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Communities of Color;
- Educational Resources
- Developing resources with Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and/or creating/leveraging networks supporting resource dissemination and utilization to PCPs, healthcare entities, and larger healthcare and disability justice6 ecosystems regarding the experiences of Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Communities of Color;
- Advocacy
- Support regional or national advocacy with entities such as grassroots organizing groups, social movement groups, movement-building organizations, community-based organizations, community organizing groups, and base building groups related to the care that Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Communities of Color receive from PCPs; and
- Research
- Identify and fill gaps in knowledge and inform efforts to improve health related to the care that Older Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities in Communities of Color receive.
For educational resources, proposals must include learning goals and objectives. An approximate time commitment for learners (in terms of hours) should be included. If similar materials already exist, information on if/how these materials would be enhanced (when compared to similar versions) should be included. An in-depth description of the design components listed here should be included:
- Educational Resources – videos, webinars, articles, textbooks, symposiums, online training, podcasts, electronic applications, etc.
- Development Methodologies – utilizing evidence-based practices and input from self-advocates in working with the I/DD community (i.e., having self-advocates co-develop the resources).
A secondary goal of this RFP is to foster new partnerships or significantly enhance existing partnerships between disability organizations, advocates, community organizations, and healthcare providers. Projects that intentionally address the experiences of Black women with I/DD, women of color with I/DD, and other historically-excluded perspectives within inclusive gender-based and gender-affirming care are also encouraged.
Funding Information
- Each grant award will be in the range of $50,000 to $100,000.As a result of this RFP, it is anticipated that up to a total of $1 million will be awarded. Each grant award will be in the range of $50,000 to $100,000.
Grant Period
- The 1-year grant period is expected to begin within the range of February 1, 2024 – March 1, 2024. The final grant agreement will reflect the grantee’s preference, provided it starts within the range provided above.
Eligibility Criteria
Section 501(c)(3) public charities such as Healthcare, Community, and/or Disability organizations are eligible to apply. Proposals submitted as a collaborative project or partnerships among multiple entities are welcome. The role of each entity must be clearly defined in the proposal. In the event that a collaborative project is submitted, a lead organization must be selected (by the applicant) for the proposed project. The lead organization is responsible for executing MOUs between themselves and the collaborating organizations. Copies of the MOUs must be provided in the “Letters of Support” section of the application.
For more information, visit WITH Foundation.
