Agenda - 06-03-2008-4p - Laserfiche WebLink

Browse Search

North Carolina Department of Health and.Human Services . Office of Long-Term Services and Supports ADRCs will gather and manage information from individuals in a way that ensures their confidentiality, but limits repeated collection of the same information throughout the various interactions with the I d 'll b d "n art as the long-term support and services system. The md~vidual-leve ata w~ a use , ~ p , foundation of a management information system that will track client intake, needs assessment, service plans, utilization, and costs. The management information system will support on-going program analysis, planning, budgeting, quality assurance, program evaluation, and continuous improvement as well as state and local policy development. ' Sustainability (Maintaining the initiative after funding ends) Funding through this grant process is time limited. Consequently, organizations must be able to develop specific strategies to help ensure long-term sustainability. Examples of such strategies include, but are not limited to, identifying a permanent, administrative "home" for the program, long-term funding, outcome-based evaluation, and necessary policy changes. Sustainability of this project will entail the development and execution of a provider organization's capacity to offer the option of individualized services and supports to an expanding consumer base beyond the contract period. Furthermore, successful sustainability will be evidenced by a shift in the culture of the Collaborative• and Collaborative Operating Entities to reflect an investment in individualized supports and services for people who are aging and adults who have disabilities. The "Collaborative" will develop a network that serves as a learning community for each other, as well as other provider organizations in the state that wish to be engaged in the process.' Award Amounts Applicants are eligible to apply for either a Mini Grant for creating or improving the infrastructure for delivering at least one of the ADRC required functions or for the Full Grant for Expansion of Aging and . Disability Resource Connections. Applicants applying for the full contract will be eligible to receive funding in a range of $50,000 to $75,000, depending on the size and scope of the project and needs as described in the applicant s budget submission. Fully funded contracts are multi-year initiatives for up to 33 months. Contractors are expected to provide a match of 5% of non-federal funding, which may be in-kind. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Contract Documents as described in the attached Scope of Work. We currently expect to fund four (4) full contracts, subject to re-consideration upon receipt of the applications. Applicants applying for a mini grant will be eligible tb receive up to $10,000 depending on the size and scope of the project as described in the applicant's budget submission. The mini grants area 12-month initiative. Payment shall be made in accordance with the Contract Documents as described in the attached Scope of Work. We currently expect to fund up to ten (10) mini grants, subject to re- consideration upon receipt of the applications. Mini grants are not subject to a 5% match. Grant Award Period • Full Grant: October 1, 2008, through June 30, 2011 • Mini Grant: October 1, 2008 through September 30; 2009 8 of 69