Learning Event Support
How can Wisconsin’s health workforce engage in opportunities to build knowledge, skills, and connections?
AHW’s Learning Event Support funding opportunity aims to improve the health of the people of our state by advancing Wisconsin’s health workforce to be increasingly more accessible, equipped, and representative to improve health for all Wisconsin residents.
Funding will support Wisconsin-based learning events that build knowledge, skills, and networks among current Wisconsin-based health professionals and the next generation of leaders to explore new ideas that can be applied to their work to improve health in Wisconsin communities.
Eligible applicants may request up to $5,000 in funding to support direct, event-specific expenses. Learning event support awards are limited to one award per event.
- Up to $100,000 is available to support up to 20 community-led grants hosted by eligible organizations. Learning events must be hosted by an eligible Wisconsin-based 501
(c)3 or 501(c)6 organization, or a Wisconsin government-based entity or organization. The host organization must have an EIN number and will be responsible for the fiduciary and reporting requirements of the AHW project and project budget.
- $200,000 in funding is available to support up to 40 MCW-led learning events hosted by MCW faculty.
Successful applications will:
- Describe a key learning gap that the event aims to address
- Identify a targeted group of learning event participants that make up Wisconsin’s current or future health workforce, and how they will put the skills and knowledge they gain into action to advance health and/or health equity in the state.
2024 Seed Grants
The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment is offering seed grants up to $50,000 for projects that lay the groundwork for future, larger endeavors to address a health need or fill a gap in knowledge or practice affecting the health of people and communities in the state. Funding is available for Wisconsin-based community-led partnerships with Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) researchers and MCW-led projects, including research conducted by MCW post-doctoral researchers.
AHW has allocated $1 million for this funding opportunity for community-led partnerships with MCW researchers and $2 million for MCW-led projects, including post-doc awards. Funded projects must be completed during a 12-month period beginning on Jan. 1, 2024.
Support for Maternal and Child Health Equity
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Application Deadline: 5:00 PM CST on March 6, 2023
Funding has been made available to the Medical College of Wisconsin through the U.S. American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) that is being administered by the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment to support improvements in Maternal and Child Health Equity.
Grant funding is available to Wisconsin-based non-profit hospitals/health systems, federally qualified health centers, and other non-profit entities to develop and implement strategies to address mechanisms by which social determinants impact Wisconsin's significant disparities in maternal and child health outcomes.
Funding will be provided to community organizations to leverage their expertise in maternal and child health equity and to create an opportunity to grow infrastructure and impact while establishing sustainability. Applicants may apply for up to $250,000 in support for projects to be completed within an 18-month period.
Projects should align with the Wisconsin Department of Health Services (WI DHS) Advancing Equity in Maternal and Child Health program priorities:
- Social determinants of health, such as food security, affordable housing, employment, and social connections
- Building responsive and equitable healthcare systems (for example, training providers or health systems on the role of doulas and community health workers)
- Perinatal workforce development
- Connecting families to information and resources (targeted community outreach or education campaigns related to the above priority topics)
Additional Proposal Considerations
- All applications must clearly demonstrate how the proposed project will positively contribute to impacting health and/or health equity in Wisconsin in the long-term
- Funds will be accommodated through a cost-reimbursement model
- No-cost extensions are not expected but in certain situations may be considered with prior notification and approval
- It is not the intent of these funds to be used as bridge funding
Timeline
February 2023: RFA released, consultation available upon request
March 6, 2023: Applications due by 5:00 PM CST via the online application form
March 2023: Review process via online review platform
April 10, 2023: Notification of funding decisions and contract initiation
July 1, 2023: Projects begin
December 31, 2024: Project End Date
Links
Download Call for Applications [PDF]
Budget Justification Template
Budget Workbook Template
Schedule Pre-Application Consult
AHW highly encourages interested applicants to connect with our team to discuss your project idea. Contact Christina Ellis at cellis@mcw.edu.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible to apply for this funding opportunity?
The primary community partner organization or sponsor is responsible for the fiduciary and reporting requirements of the project and project budget. Eligible community organizations must be Wisconsin-based, and meet one of the following criteria:
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Municipal, Tribal, County, Governmental entity or school district
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Nonprofit, nongovernmental organization with current 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 tax-exempt status registered with the Wisconsin Department of Financial Institutions conducting operations in Wisconsin and has an administrative presence in Wisconsin, in operation since at least January 1, 2019 and have one of the following statuses as of the RFA deadline date: “in good standing”, “restored to good standing”, “incorporated/qualified/registered”, “organized”, or “registered”
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Sponsored by a Wisconsin-based government, nonprofit, or nongovernmental organization with 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 status. The sponsor relationship must be in place at the time the application is submitted, and the sponsor must meet the eligibility requirements. The sponsor must also be a signatory on the application and complete the attestation and other forms required in the RFA.
What types of projects are eligible?
Projects should align with WI DHS Advancing Equity in Maternal and Child Health program priorities:
- Social determinants of health, such as food security, affordable housing, employment, and social connections
- Building responsive and equitable healthcare systems (for example, training providers or health systems on the role of doulas and community health workers)
- Perinatal workforce development
- Connecting families to information and resources (targeted community outreach or education campaigns related to the above priority topics)
Successful applications will describe their existing efforts, experience, and expertise aligned with the proposed scope of work and plans for sustainability.
What are allowable expenses under this funding opportunity?
This award utilizes funds issued from the Department of Treasury (American Rescue Plan/ARPA) and uses a cost-reimbursement model. Only costs that are directly attributable to specific work under a grant or the normal administration of the grant are allowable for reimbursement. Costs that result in personal benefit are not allowable. Funds provided under this agreement shall be used to supplement or expand the Grantee’s efforts, not to replace or allow for the release of available Grantee funds for alternative uses.
Funds can be used for Salary and Fringe; Program Operations and Activities; Equipment; Events; Travel, Training, and Lodging; Food for Community Meetings/Activities; Participant incentives. Facilities and Administrative Costs/Indirect costs are allowable and should be included in the project budget if being requested. Applicants may request their federally negotiated rate if they have one and must include with their application a copy of their rate agreement. If no federally negotiated rate exists, applicants may request the de minimis rate of 10%.
See 2 CFR Part 200 Subpart E: (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200/subpart-E/subject-group-ECFRd93f2a98b1f6455/section-200.414)
Funds may not be used for:
- Projects conducted outside of Wisconsin
- Debt reduction
- Entertainment or alcoholic beverages
- Lobbying
- Academic research studies
How does my partnership submit our application?
Applications will be accepted only through the official online application form. No paper or emailed applications will be accepted. Applicants must answer all required fields and follow the restrictions set within the online form.
Applications are due by 5:00 PM CST on March 6, 2023. Late applications will not be accepted.
How are funding determinations made for submitted applications?
All applications will undergo a technical review to ensure that all requirements are met.
Applications that pass technical review will advance to the merit review process. Reviewers will provide scores and comments based on the following criteria:
Impact
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Demonstrates the potential to positively impact maternal and child health and health equity in Wisconsin, either as a direct result of project activities or over the long-term
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Describes innovative approaches and planned evaluation or assessment to directly inform future efforts to advance maternal and child health and/or health equity in the long-term
Feasibility
The proposed project:
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Demonstrates the potential to positively impact maternal and child health and health equity in Wisconsin, either as a direct result of project activities or over the long-term
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Describes innovative approaches and planned evaluation or assessment to directly inform future efforts to advance maternal and child health and/or health equity in the long-term
2024 Momentum Grants
The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment is offering grants of up to $250,000 for community health projects, health-focused research, and health workforce development initiatives designed to address pressing health challenges in Wisconsin. Funding is available for Wisconsin-based community-led partnerships with Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) collaborators and MCW-led research teams.
Eligible organizations for AHW’s Community-Led Momentum Grants are Wisconsin-based 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 nonprofits as well as Wisconsin-based government entities. AHW has allocated $6 million for this funding opportunity for community-led partnerships with MCW collaborators, allowing up to 24 awards at the maximum grant amount.
AHW has allocated $4.5 million for MCW-Led Momentum Grants, allowing for up to 18 awards at the maximum funding level.
MCW Academic Partner Opportunity
To effectively support strong community-MCW academic partnerships to carry out funded Community-Led Seed Grants, AHW is seeking eligible MCW faculty ready to serve as MCW Principal Investigators (PIs) with pre-defined key roles on funded Community-Led Seed Grants based on the community-identified need for the academic partner and the MCW faculty member’s interest and expertise. MCW faculty key roles may include:
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Implementation partner: supporting on-the-ground project implementation, engaging closely with the community partner to carry out the community-driven implementation plan included in the approved community-led proposal.
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Health-related content expert: lending expertise in a specific health-related area in alignment with the focus of the community-led project. Expertise and insight shared may support the community to more effectively implement, evaluate, and sustain their work.
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Evaluation-related partner: supporting the community partner to develop evaluation plans and materials for the community-driven work included in the approved community-led proposal to demonstrate success of their efforts.
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Data collection and analysis partner: actively engaging in data collection and analysis in alignment with the community-driven work included in the approved community-led proposal, such as by leading focus groups or survey efforts.
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Policy and systems change partner: serving as a thought partner to the community, supporting idea generation and non-lobbying advocacy efforts to inform policy and systems change beyond the project period and as a result of the community-driven work included in the approved community-led proposal.
To learn more about this opportunity, click the link below.
NAM Fellowship to Advance State Health Policy
The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (the National Academies) bring together the most eminent researchers, policy experts, and clinicians from across the country to work together to provide nonpartisan, scientific, and evidence-based advice to national, state, and local policymakers; academic leaders; health care administrators; and the public.
The National Academies are uniquely qualified to offer an exceptional learning environment to selected early-career health science scholars and future leaders in medicine and public health. With funding from the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment at the Medical College of Wisconsin, the National Academy of Medicine (NAM) Fellowship to Advance State Health Policy was established under the NAM Fellowship program.
The overall purpose of the NAM Fellowship to Advance State Health Policy is to provide talented, early-career health science scholars from Wisconsin with the opportunity to experience and participate in evidence-based healthcare or public health studies that improve the care and access to care of patients in domestic and global health care systems.
The program especially welcomes nominations of historically underrepresented candidates. Individuals with residence in the state of Wisconsin are eligible for the program.
2025 Seed Grants
The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment is offering seed grants up to $50,000 for projects that lay the groundwork for future, larger endeavors to address a health need or fill a gap in knowledge or practice affecting the health of people and communities in the state. Funding is available for Wisconsin-based community-led partnerships and MCW-led projects, including research conducted by MCW post-doctoral researchers.
AHW has allocated $1 million for this funding opportunity for community-led partnerships with MCW researchers and $2 million for MCW-led projects, including post-doc awards. Funded projects must be completed during a 12-month period beginning on Jan. 1, 2025.
2025 Momentum Grants
The Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment is offering grants of up to $250,000 for community health projects, health-focused research, and health workforce development initiatives designed to address pressing health challenges in Wisconsin. Funding is available for Wisconsin-based community-led partnerships with Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) collaborators and MCW-led research teams.
Eligible organizations for AHW’s Community-Led Momentum Grants are Wisconsin-based 501(c)3 and 501(c)6 nonprofits as well as Wisconsin-based government entities. AHW has allocated $6 million for this funding opportunity for community-led partnerships with MCW collaborators, allowing up to 24 awards at the maximum grant amount.
AHW has allocated $4.5 million for MCW-Led Momentum Grants, allowing for up to 18 awards at the maximum funding level.
Health Workforce Well-Being Funding Opportunity
As one of AHW’s three Landmark Initiatives, the Health Workforce Well-Being initiative will aim to address the ongoing challenges and opportunities related to the well-being of Wisconsin’s health workforce.
AHW’s Health Workforce Well-Being Grants funding opportunity supports community-driven efforts to conduct initial exploration, develop effective strategies and interventions, and test innovative ideas to serve as foundational components to AHW’s Health Workforce Well-Being Landmark Initiative. Collectively, these efforts will help lead to programs, services, and interventions to sustainably and meaningfully improve the well-being of our health workforce here in Wisconsin.
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