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•In addition we have stipends of up to $100/chapter available to local chapters or other                                                agencies for mini-projects to be done in conjunction with World Breastfeeding Week,                                                August 1-6 each year.  Applications from local chapters for WBW stipends should be                                                received by June 30th.  Local chapters have priority to receive funds.  Other                                                organizations will be considered if residual funds are available.  Consequently we can                                                receive, but not consider applications from other organizations until July 15th.  Within 30                                                days of the completion of the project, the Actual Budget Form must also be                                                completed.                                               •Local chapter members may also apply for travel stipends to attend our quarterly                                                 meetings in Albuquerque. We understand that there are members in remote parts of                                                 the state who find the distances and times necessary for travel too burdensome.                                                •Finally, we are able to provide scholarships for the IBCLC certifying exam. (A total of 8                                                Certification or Recertification Scholarships will be rewarded.) GRANT PROPOSAL GUIDELINES I. Who is eligible?        A.  Local chapters of The New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force        B.  Non-chapter members wishing to apply are encouraged to become members of a              local chapter or to obtain sponsorship of an active local chapter Task force member.        C.  If there is no local chapter of the Task Force in your community, you can start a local              chapter by contacting Sharon Giles-Pullen at 505-476-8812. sharon.giles-pullen@state.nm.us II. Description of the Grant        A.  Grant payments are only made to  local Task Forces. Please indicate the proper name of the local Task Force.             B.  The NM Breastfeeding Task Force grant funding for the year 2013 is $10,000.00.        C  .Grant applications will be accepted for amounts from $100  to ?.        D.  In the case of multiple applications partial funding may be awarded.        E.  Applications will be accepted from November 1, 2012 until noon on November 30, 2012.        F. Grants are intended to provide funds for a one time project or start-up funds.  Grants will not be given for previously              funded projects.  Examples of grant requests that are not acceptable:                                    • funds to attend conferences; certification or exam fees                                    • any items normally paid by agencies or entities such as hospitals, clinics,                                       or federally funded programs as part of their operating or equipment budget                                    • salaries or stipends even for peer counselors.                                    • funds to purchase items for rent such as breast pumps.                                    • food, including meals, snacks, and bottled water.        G. Proposals must demonstrate intent to positively impact breastfeeding initiation and/or duration.        H. The proposal should be no longer than 4 pages.  Appendixes or supporting documentation are not allowed.                     Helpful hints:  The grant application is very short for a reason.  We want it to be easy for all applicants.  But please             explain in detail why you need a grant, what you will spend the money on, and how the grant will work. Convince             us! Not all members of the grant committee have breastfeeding backgrounds  Make sure your proposals will be             understood by lay persons.        III. Proposal Guidelines       A.  The Need- What is the problem/need in your community?  Include a needs assessment.             This could include a formal survey, client interviews, chart review, or a literature search.       B.  Project Objectives- Clear outcomes that can be measured.       C.  Project Description- List the specific activities of the project including who will be             responsible for these activities, when you will start, and a proposed completion date.       D.  For a project involving another organization/agency/business,etc, please document a                supporting statement from them. Example: The XYZ Company has agreed to provide             pump room space if a grant can purchase the supplies.        E.  Evaluation- How will you measure your outcomes?                  F.  Budget- List all expenses in detail. If a grant is awarded, the accounting of expenses must be submitted within            30 days of completion of the grant project.                G.  Successful grant recipients must present a written report including outcomes at the December 2013 Task            Force meeting. An oral presentation will be due at the March, 2014 Task Force meeting. _______________________________________________________________________________________      Application Checklist                                                                I.  Cover Sheet Completed and Signed                                                           II.  Needs Assessment                                                          III.  Measurable Outcomes/Objectives                                                          IV. Project Description                                                          V.  Evaluation                                                         VI.  Budget Form (Please use the form included)                                                        VII.  Grant Accounting Form (To be submitted  within 30 days of completion of                                                                grant)                                                                                                                       Note: Numbers II-V should total no more than 4 pages Submit applications to:                Jacie Coryell               8801 Lagrima de Oro NE               Albuquerque, NM 87111 or  jacie@swcp.com                                                        •Grant applications may be submitted by email and confirmation receipts will be sent.                Please make sure they are submitted by the deadline of noon on November 30th.              •Grant applications may be mailed.  We strongly suggest that you pay for Delivery Confirmation.                Please make sure the grant is received by noon of November 30th.                                                Submit reports to:               Jacie Coryell               8801 Lagrima de Oro NE               Albuquerque, NM 87111 or jacie@swcp.com               Call for additional information:  505-293-5215                       Grant Application Cover Sheet Form Proposed Budget  Form Actual Budget Form Top of page

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The New Mexico Breastfeeding Task Force in its effort to promote breastfeeding  offers to its members several grant opportunities: •The most noteworthy are grants given to individual chapters.  Ten Thousand dollars ($10,000.00) are available for grants in 2013.   Please read, reflect on, and note the Grant Proposal Guidelines below . We require that they be followed accurately.   (Grant Application Cover Sheet ) (Proposed Budget Form)  (Actual Budget Form)

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