LivingWorks Grant Program 2011-2012

Introduction

LivingWorks Education Inc. is pleased to announce a new grant and promotions program initiative. The goals of this program are to support the work of individuals and groups in the United States and Canada to create suicide-safer communities while growing the number of LivingWorks trainers.

For the period of January 1, 2011 to December 31, 2012, grants will be provided to selected groups and communities. All suicide prevention gatekeeper training projects are to be completed within two years of being approved. Grants must be applied for through an application process developed, managed, and evaluated by the LivingWorks Marketing and Communications Committee.

Applications must demonstrate that certain requirements are met, including: grants must be applied to training directly targeted to suicide prevention or intervention as provided in the LivingWorks suite of programs:

Funding grant activities in three major areas, they are:

Community Sponsorship or Event Partnership Program - Select the sponsorship and partnership option, if your organization is requesting LW support for an event, a dinner, conference, or other type of fundraising events. You will be asked to enter details of the event or program, whether there are different levels of sponsorship available and the type of support you are requesting (financial or in kind). Please note that LivingWorks Community Investment program does not generally provide support for golf tournaments, rodeos, hockey tournaments or third party fundraisers.

Annual LivingWorks Regional Trainers Conference Grants - Select the Regional Trainers Conference Grants option, if your organization is involved in either an annual conference for LivingWorks Trainers or initiative in which you are requesting LivingWorks grant or in-kind support for a networking opportunity.

Scholarship Program - Select this option if you asking for a training scholarship for yourself, an organization or a community group. This would not include community-based fundraising events and activities primarily intended to raise funds for charitable or local SP community causes.

Eligibility Criteria

The organization or individual must already be a Suicide Prevention caregiver with an ASIST or safeTALK training certificate or would like to be an ASIST or a safeTALK trainer.

If you are a registered charity or a non-profit (501 (C) 3), you must be eligible to issue official tax receipts for donations.

A donation must benefit the community to become suicide-safer through training activities.

The organization must reflect the principles and objectives of building a LivingWorks trainer network, which reflect the following:

Intervention skills are known and can be learned.
Large numbers of people can be taught intervention skills.

The organization must be able to demonstrate that it has an effective plan for building a LivingWorks trainer network, based on the following LivingWorks Core Beliefs & Principles:

LivingWorks believes that almost everyone, quite apart from any professional qualifications, can learn intervention skills—given the right learning technology. Thus, there is potentially a very large pool of people who could help.

To keep the costs of teaching manageable, local trainers are taught the various programs and they cascade intervention skills into a community.

To ensure that helpers learn the same skills across presentations, the program needs to be standardized. To ensure communication among helpers, training should feature generic language and concepts understandable by everyone. To maintain fidelity requires a central agency committed to ongoing development and quality control.

With all of these supports, the initial, front-end investment in preparing local trainers to teach intervention skills can be expensive. The long-term benefit—which is potentially very large—depends upon enrolling the best local trainers and supporting them throughout their training career.

The LivingWorks grant application(s) do not apply to ICC Group Members.

Grant applications are for a maximum of $10,000, if you or your organization are asking for more than this amount you may want to seek alternative funding.

Organizations applying for grant(s) and receiving monies from LivingWorks Education Inc. must be able to effectively measure their programs, submit a report to LivingWorks of the activities taken and achieved.

Requests can be for financial, product or in-kind contributions.
All grantees must acknowledge the LivingWorks contribution, sponsorship or scholarship of grant(s) in their project or training. Download guidelines for the use of its logos and programs.

Applying for a Grant

LivingWorks receives a large number of requests annually for grants, so it is important to submit your proposal with the requested information below. The Company’s Grant Committee reviews applications throughout the year. While the committee makes every attempt to review applications in a timely manner, the review process takes approximately six to eight weeks.

Check LivingWorks Education Inc. guidelines to confirm your organizations eligibility for a grant.

Complete the online application form or request a form (or download it) and return the completed application to the LivingWorks Education Inc. office.

Once you submit your application you will receive a confirmation email or written letter.

Criteria for Review of your Application

Applications will be reviewed by a team of LivingWorks Management, Consultants and professional staff from various training arms of LivingWorks Education Inc. All applications are kept confidential. Applications will be ranked on a point system. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

At a minimum, the review team will consider the following factors:

The capacity of the applicant to achieve identified goal(s) and an objective(s). Which can include such things as:

developing a region or market that there are currently a low proportion of LivingWorks Trainers in;
the goal may be to achieve positive public relations for suicide prevention and LivingWorks;
there is an opportunity to have a pre- and/or a post-conference Training for Trainers;

The cost effectiveness of the project.

The degree to which the project provides a clear explanation of the LivingWorks suicide prevention/intervention and awareness training(s) to be used.

A substantial need for the project in the community.

The ability to provide culturally competent services to the targeted training group.

A letter of commitment by the applicant to disseminate the training.

All awarded applicants will go through a verification process. If it is found that the information contained within the application is inaccurate or does not truly represent the circumstances that enabled the applicant to receive a favorable recommendation, LivingWorks Education Inc. can elect to reverse the decision to grant the application.

Following the review process, LivingWorks Education Inc. reserves the right to negotiate components of the goals and objectives, and budget with the applicant.

LivingWorks Education Inc. will monitor the completion of services required under the goals and objectives, and provide technical assistance upon the request.

Notification of your Application

Please Note: LivingWorks Education Inc. reserves the right to reject any or all proposals, to waive informalities and minor irregularities in proposals received, and to accept any portion of the proposal, or all items proposed, if deemed in the best interest of the LivingWorks Education Inc. to do so. Failure of the applicant to provide any information requested in this “Request for Application” shall be the responsibility of the applicant agency/organization/individual, and will result in the disqualification of the applicant. The fact that an applicant meets eligibility requirements and applies for eligible services does not guarantee a grant. Proposals may be granted fully, partially or not at all.

Award Notification

LivingWorks Education Inc. will formally advise each applicant of the final decision to award or deny a grant via an email or by written mail to the applicant.

Fiscal Agreement & Disbursement of Monies

The contents of the application will become the scope of work for the fiscal processing of the agreement with LivingWorks Education Inc. Grants shall not be obligated prior to the start date (on or around January 1, 2011) nor after the termination date (December 31, 2012). Grants will be distributed either by company check or product in-kind support, upon approval of the disbursement by the Marketing & Communications Committee. The disbursement will be sent with a confirmation letter specifying the details of the monies given and what the funds are to be used for. There will be an agreement with the check or the in-kind support that needs to be signed and returned after acceptance of the monies or in-kind support. This agreement acknowledgement that the grant has been received and it also includes a guarantee to pay it back if not used for its approved and intended purpose.

1. Guidelines for Applying

LivingWorks Education supports organizations, agencies and individuals in the United States and Canada that are involved in suicide prevention/intervention and contribute to helping make suicide-safer communities. Eligible applicants for this grant program are local governments, local health departments, local agencies, community-based programs, non-profit organizations and individuals. Two or more entities may collaborate and submit one application for a specified region. LivingWorks will accept only one proposal per agency/per organization/per individual per calendar year. Programs geared toward education about or treatment/counseling support of mental health issues will not be considered.

The level of grant monies will be based on the nature and predicted impact of the program requesting funding as describe in the application, the efficiency and accuracy of the budget request, and the availability of grants. LivingWorks Education Inc. retains the right to negotiate the budget and adjust grant requests accordingly.

LivingWorks Education grants must be spent within two years of approval and spending must be consistent with details provided on the original application. Any funds remaining at the end of the year must be returned to LivingWorks Education Inc. Where it is determined that grants have not been spent in accordance with the details provided in the application, the full amount must be repaid to LivingWorks Education Inc. No monies will be awarded to projects already in progress or already completed, to fund the purchase of equipment, or to fund law suits.

Only applications completed in full and submitted on-line through the Grant Program portal or in written form sent directly to the LivingWorks Education Inc. office, will be considered. Applicants will be notified via email or written mail of any application found to be incomplete or not in compliance with the requirements and will not be considered. To check if your proposal is eligible for funding, please review the guidelines below.

The organization applying for grant, must meet the following criteria:

help build suicide-safer communities
provide new opportunities through education and training in suicide prevention/intervention and suicide awareness
Requests can be for cash, product or in-kind contributions.
All grantees must acknowledge and recognize LivingWorks contribution to their project or event.

Eligible Organizations or Agencies include the following:

Charitable and Non-charitable organizations (U.S.A.)
Non-profit organizations with 501 (c) (3) status in the United States may be eligible for a grant from LivingWorks Education Inc.

As well as,

Non-charitable organizations (Canada)
Community or non-profit organizations that are not registered charitable organizations may be eligible for a grant from LivingWorks Education Inc.

As well as,

Charitable organizations (Canada)

Charitable organizations must be registered charities under the Charities Directorate of the Canada Revenue Agency are eligible for a grant from LivingWorks Education Inc.

Ineligible organizations or initiatives

Political parties or political candidates
Religious organizations (except where they represent non-denominational community and social support services)
Professional sports teams
Professional solicitors or third party fundraisers
Private clubs granted through membership fees
Activities and events that take place outside of the U.S.A. and Canada.
Organizations not focused on Suicide Prevention

Eligible Organizations or Agencies include the following:

Applicants for funding must apply for grants for the delivery of LivingWorks Education Inc. programs only.
Applicants must be able to evaluate the success and impact of their training on their community; LivingWorks will ask for a descriptive and brief report within three months of completion of the funding period. Results will allow LivingWorks Education Inc. to measure and compare the impact of training across communities, across training type and across target populations.
Applicants must provide details describing the demographics of the intended recipients of gatekeeper training. For example, seniors (are 65+ and older), youth (age 15+), Native Americans, First Nations, Firefighters, law enforcement, LGBTQ, Military Groups, etc.
Award recipients will be notified via email or by mailed letter within approximately 8-10 weeks following receipt of application.
LivingWorks would like acknowledgement of its grant monies given, recognition can be in the form of logo use, verbal acknowledgement at the event, a written acknowledgement on all written/printed and web materials, incorporated in to any promotional materials for the project granted monies.
All award recipients must adhere to the LivingWorks graphic standards guide and brand handbook when using the LivingWorks name and programs.
LivingWorks also reserves the right to view and authorize the use of its name and logos; all revisions, adaptations and uses of LivingWorks materials and content must be approved in writing by LivingWorks Education Inc. in advance.

2. Application Instructions

LivingWorks Education Inc. recommends that you collect or prepare the necessary information in advance for both application types – online and written.

LivingWorks strongly recommends that you read these instructions before you begin an online application, including the technical tips, in order to ensure a smooth application process.

Some general tips when filling out the online application form

For questions requiring a selection from a drop-down menu, always select the response that best corresponds to your situation. PLEASE NOTE: Often the selection you make will trigger an additional sub-question(s) asking you to provide further details. Take your time and ensure you enter all required information.

For questions requiring text entry, always answer clearly, concisely and in point form. This will make your request easier to review and evaluate.

All questions must be answered before continuing to the next page or submitting your request. To make it easier for you to proceed through the form, missed questions or questions that have been answered incorrectly will be marked with an “*”.

Navigation through the online application form

To move from one question to the next, use either the Tab key or the mouse (cursor). The Enter key will not move you from one question to the next. When entering text data in point form, use the Enter key to move down within a single text box

We made this form mobile-friendly. It can be filled directly from your smartphone or a tablet device.

Filling in the application is easy. Follow the instructions preceding the application, then review and return to the LivingWorks Education Inc. office by mail. To fill a printed version of this application form (we strongly suggest you fill this online version instead) download it here. Please provide a mailing address and the name of contact person to which the application should be sent to. Fill out the application, sign it and return it to:

Attention: Marketing & Communications Committee
LivingWorks Education Inc.,
4303D 11 Street SE,
Calgary, AB, Canada, T2G 4X1

Application Form

PART 1 Organizational Profile

What is the name of your organization?

Enter the FULL LEGAL name of your organization. Incomplete names will make the evaluation of your request difficult

What kind of organization is this?

Choose the sector that best describes your organization. If you are not affiliated with an organization and you are making a request for yourself (or another individual), select "individual". IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are a registered charity, you must enter your organization's registration number (i.e., For Canadian organizations the Canada Revenue Agency [CRA] 15-digit Business Number or for US organizations, the EIN (Employer Identification Number) that all 501(c) 3 organizations are assigned by the IRS). If you do not know or are unsure of your organization's registration number, contact your organization's executive director, lawyer or accountant. Alternatively, for Canadian applicants visit the CRA Web site by clicking here.

Individual

For Charities Only

Year of incorporation/foundation?

Current audited financial statement available? Yes No

Primary focus of organization?

Please provide background information on your organization or you as an individual.

(i.e. Mission statement, mandate, goals, operating principles and your direct involvement to suicide prevention, credentials, experience, or community need)

Is your organization governed or managed by a board of directors, council or committee?

Yes No

List the names of your board members, their position on the board, as well as their occupation/business affiliation.

Do board of directors, council or committee have affiliations with LivingWorks?

Yes No

Do you know of any LivingWorks employees active in your organization?

Yes No

If you select yes, you will be asked to provide details.

Have you spoken to anyone at LivingWorks regarding this request?

Yes No

If you select yes, you will be asked to provide details.

Can you please tell us if you are coordinating with any other suicide prevention efforts in your community?

Yes No

If you select yes, you will be asked to provide details.

Application Form

PART 2 Contact Information

Are you the primary contact for this request?

Yes No

Phone Number

Organization Mailing Address

Application Form

PART 3 Request Profile Details

For reference purposes, please provide a name for this initiative.

Enter the complete name of the project you are proposing. This is the name by which this specific request will be referred to during its evaluation and in any follow-up correspondence with you.

Is this request for event sponsorship or for support of a project?

Event Sponsorship Support of a Project

Application Form

PART 4 Request Profile Details

Specifically, include the dates or days of the events or training activities.

What is the primary focus of your initiative?

Select the response that best describes the primary focus of your initiative.

Please describe your initiative - briefly tell us what you plan to do.

In general but concise terms, take us through your proposal.
Explain the current situation, the need, or the opportunity that exists.
Tell us what you plan to do and why.

*In general but concise terms, take us through your proposal. *Explain the current situation, the need, or the opportunity that exists. *Tell us what you plan to do and why.

What will the outcomes of this initiative be?

Identify the most important outcomes you hope to achieve. Be specific.

Identify the most important outcomes you hope to achieve. Be specific.

Will this project or initiative support or improve the community? Yes No

Select yes or no. If you select yes, tell us, in point form, how this project or initiative will benefit the community.
What will be its positive impact?

Select yes or no. If you select yes, tell us, in point form, how this project or initiative will benefit the community. What will be its positive impact?

How much grant funding are you requesting, please include all applicable taxes?

IF AMOUNT YOU REQUESTED IS GREATER THAN $3000, please fill in this next section:

List up to three measurable indicators that will show that the project has been successful in achieving these outcomes.

How will you be able to tell if your project or initiative has been successful?
List tangible ways you will be able to monitor and gauge its success.
LivingWorks is interested in following up with the projects we support to measure the impact of our community investments. Should LivingWorks provide support for your project, when do you anticipate being in a position to provide an initial evaluation of the success of this initiative?

Has your organization received a grant(s) from LivingWorks before?

Yes No

If you select yes, you will be asked to list your previous projects or the reason for grant monies being issued in the past.

Is there an opportunity for LivingWorks employees to participate or attend?

Yes No

If you select yes, you will be asked to provide details.

Project budget

Please give an overview of the project budget showing estimated revenues and expenditures. Please attach information if lengthy.
Provide adequate detail and ensure the budget request supports the application request.
LivingWorks Education Inc. will not pay for personnel expenses, which includes annual salaries, or administrative staff costs who are employees of the applicant organization. This also includes:
Contractual Services –
- Contracts: Agreements entered into with specific deliverables and expectations negotiated for an agreed-upon price over a specified period. The salaries and fringe benefits of personnel working on the project who are not employees of the applicant organization would be included under Contracts.

Operating Expenses - LivingWorks Education Inc. will not provide grants for these direct, non-personnel project related costs. Examples include curriculum purchase, office supplies, printing, program marketing materials, telephone, postage, etc.

Travel – travel expenses to attend or give training must be included in your application. For local travel, you should use the mileage reimbursement rate approved by your organization.

Administrative/Indirect - LivingWorks Education Inc. will not provide grants under this expense category.

Total Project grant request is $

Will you allow us to share the information contained in this application with others? (If we do grant funding for a program, we may decide to profile the partnership in some of our publications or on our website.)

Yes No

If you are collaborating with another organization or agency, please specify the details.

This should include resource sharing and any coordinating efforts.

Grantee Responsibility

The grantee and/or applicant certify by submitting this application that they have read the Application and are fully cognizant of their duties and responsibilities for this project.
The grantee understands and agrees that any sub grant award received as a result of this application shall incorporate by reference the information contained herein.

Responsibility for narrative and fiscal reporting requirements are delegated to the designated Applicant, who will sign all such reports.

Application Form

PART 5 Review Request

The application form is now ready to submit. We suggest that you re-read the completed form carefully and make any necessary changes before submission.

If you are submitting your application online, please follow the steps below:

Before submitting the completed application form, we recommend you print the completed document for your records. Simply click on the Print page button on the application form.   When you are ready to submit, click the Submit request button at the bottom. You will see a message on your screen confirming that we have saved your application. Upon submission, an e-mail message confirming receipt will be sent to you within 48 hours. We will then continue to correspond with you through e-mail, keeping you up-to-date on the current status of your request. If you do not receive a confirmation email within the hour, please check your spam or trash folder. If you still do not receive the confirmation, contact webmaster@livingworks.net. Due to the large numbers of requests that we receive daily, we are unable to confirm receipt of individual requests or provide status updates by telephone.

If you are submitting an application by mail, LivingWorks will send a letter of receipt when we receive the application.

Thank you for thinking of LivingWorks & for inviting us to be part of your community spirit!

Grant Program 2011-2012

Introduction

Funding grant activities in three major areas, they are:

Eligibility Criteria

Applying for a Grant

Criteria for Review of your Application

Notification of your Application

Award Notification

Fiscal Agreement & Disbursement of Monies

1. Guidelines for Applying

Eligible Organizations or Agencies include the following:

Eligible Organizations or Agencies include the following:

2. Application Instructions

Some general tips when filling out the online application form

Navigation through the online application form

Application Form

PART 1 Organizational Profile

Application Form

PART 2 Contact Information

Application Form

PART 3 Request Profile Details

Application Form

PART 4 Request Profile Details

Application Form

PART 5 Review Request

Thank You