Application tips
These suggestions will help you develop a proposal that addresses the most important factors in our grant review process.
Demonstrated community need • Provide data to demonstrate the community need for your project and the population served by it • Information from local or state sources is preferred over national statistics Clear project explanation • Explain any existing models that your project may be based upon, including outcomes and why the model was selected • Spell out the program or model name before using an acronym • Avoid using specialist language that a layperson may not understand Demonstrated collaboration • Identify the partners involved in your project, if applicable • Include letters of support that demonstrate commitment from partners (for full proposals only) Measurable impact • Identify measurable outcomes and describe the benefits to program participants (improved health status, behavioral change, new knowledge, etc.) • Provide realistic forecasts of the grant’s projected impact • Describe the evaluation and measurement plan you’ll use to capture needed data; if you’ll measure behavior or health changes, identify a plan for it • We require a plan to measure and evaluate the impact of your project or programwith full proposals; up to 10% of the total grant amount may be used for measurement and evaluation expenses, incurred internally or from outside resources Accurate and complete project budget • Clearly explain each line item, indicating how you’ll use Medica Foundation funds • Use the Medica Foundation Budget Form, and don’t modify formulas or delete template fields • Round the request amount to the nearest $1,000; we suggest you request the maximum grant amount if your project and budget demonstrate the need Strong performance on Medica Foundation grants • We consider past grant performance in the application process; if applicable, provide a brief summary of Medica Foundation grants completed or in progress
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