Toronto Public Health

Toronto Public Health

Investment in Youth Engagement

Application Form

Deadline: Monday September 9th, 2013

12:00 pm

LATE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

APPLICATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED BY MAIL OR IN PERSON DROP OFF

Toronto Public Health

Email or fax your application to Zahra Hirji:

416-338-6299

**You will receive confirmation within 48 hours of submission.

If you do not, please call Zahra at 416-338-7482**

Background

The Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care has provided the Toronto Public Health (TPH) Smoke-Free Ontario program with funding for youth engagement in health promotion initiatives. The Investment in Youth Engagement Grant was established by TPH to support youth engagement work in health with a focus on tobacco use prevention and other correlated topics such as physical activity, healthy eating and injury prevention.

Youth Engagement is a recognized best practice which involves an approach to planning, implementing and evaluating programs that are youth-led and adult supported. Youth Engagement is the meaningful participation and sustained involvement of a young person in an activity focusing outside the self. Full engagement consists of a cognitive, affective, and a behavioural component- Head, Heart and Feet (Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement, 2009).

The Centre of Excellence for Youth Engagement (2009) has identified key youth engagement messages that include:

· Meaningful youth engagement produces benefits to youth and the community in which they live.

· Through engagement, youth gain a sense of empowerment as individuals and make healthy connections with others, which are associated with a reduction of risk behaviours and increased participation in positive activities that contribute to the community.

· Youth engagement is a cross-cutting, comprehensive, strength-based practice for effective protection, prevention and intervention on multiple issues.

· The community gains from the contributions that youth bring to organizations, activities and their relationships.

Purpose

The Investment in Youth Engagement Grant is intended to motivate and create opportunities for youth to engage in and act on health issues within Toronto. Successful projects will be youth-driven and community based.

Scope

The primary focus of the Investment in Youth Engagement Grant is tobacco use prevention including Smoke-Free Movies and Tobacco-Free Sports and Recreation. Secondary project components can include, but are not limited to: physical activity, sports and recreation, healthy eating, mental health promotion, substance and alcohol misuse and injury prevention. Please refer to the appendices beginning on page 15 if you would like additional information.

Funds Available

Successful youth group applicants will have access to up to $5,000 in grant funding to use between November 2013 and June 2014.

Project Requirements

· Youth-driven project

· Community based

· Youth group must be partnered with a youth serving organization

· Youth serving organization is able to provide project support

· Youth serving organization can receive and administer funds. The Organization must have a Charitable Registration Number or Incorporation Number

· Clear project outline with a focus on tobacco use prevention and includes secondary health promotion elements (See examples of topics on page 14-20)

· Completion of an achievable workplan with a project end date of June 30th, 2014

· Youth groups must consist of participants between the ages of 13 – 24 years of age

· Youth groups must be located in the City of Toronto

· Youth members must be available to present their project proposal on any of the following dates: Saturday September 21st, Sunday September 22nd, Saturday September 28th or Sunday September 29th

o Reflect principles of youth engagement in their proposal

Application deadline

Applicants who wish to be considered for this intake of the Investment in Youth Engagement Grant must submit their application by Monday September 9th, 2013 at 12:00 pm. Applications received after this time will be not be considered.

Appendices (Information to strengthen your application)

It is strongly recommended that applicant groups read the information contained in the Appendices on pages 14-20. This is helpful background information regarding tobacco use prevention, guiding principles for Youth Engagement, and resources. Having a foundational knowledge of this information will support you in developing the strongest project proposal possible.

Vision Statement on Access, Equity and Diversity

Diverse communities and groups make up the population of Toronto. The City of Toronto values the contributions made by all its people and believes that the diversity among its people has strengthened Toronto.

The City recognizes the dignity and worth of all people by equitably treating communities and employees, fairly providing services, by consulting with communities and making sure everyone can participate in decision-making.

The City recognizes the unique status and cultural diversity of the Aboriginal communities and their right to self-determination.

The City recognizes the barriers of discrimination and disadvantage faced by human rights protected groups.

To address this, the City will create an environment of equality in the government and in the community for all people regardless of their race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, disability, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, same sex partnership, age, marital status, family status, immigration status, receipt of public assistance, political affiliation, religious affiliation, level of literacy, language and / or socio-economic status.

The City of Toronto will implement positive changes in its workforce and communities to achieve access and equality of outcomes for all residents and to create a harmonious environment free from discrimination, harassment and hate.

Adopted by Toronto City Council

April, 2003

Available at: http://www1.toronto.ca/wps/portal/contentonly?vgnextoid=2d17959d20d99310VgnVCM1000003dd60f89RCRD&vgnextchannel=065ae03bb8d1e310VgnVCM10000071d60f89RCRD

APPLICATION FORM

1. General Information

Organization Name: / Click here to enter organization name.
Mailing Address: / Click here to enter mailing addrses. / Postal Code: Click here.
Business Telephone: / Click here to enter telephone. / Extension: Click here.
Primary Contact Person: / Click here to enter primary contact person. / Position:Click here.
Phone Number: / Click here to enter phone number. / Extension:Click here.
Email address: / Click here to enter email address.
Secondary Contact Person (Optional): / Click here to enter secondary contact person (optional). / Position:Click here.
Phone Number: / Click here to enter secondary contact's phone number. / Extension:Click here.
Email address: / Click here to enter secondary contact's email address.
* Please make sure that you include an adult contact person.

2. Youth Serving Organization (Capable of holding funds, Registered Charitable Number)

Youth Serving Organization: / Click here to enter organization name. / Check here if same as above
Mailing Address: / Click here to enter mailing address. / Postal Code: Click here.
Business Telephone: / Click here to enter telephone. / Extension: Click here.
Email address: / Click here to enter email address.
*Charitable Registration Number:
*Incorporation Number for Organization:
Primary Contact Person: / Click here to enter primary contact person. / Position: Click here.
Phone Number: / Click here to enter phone number. / Extension: Click here.
Email address: / Click here to enter email address.

*Note that one or both of Charitable Registration Number and/or Incorporation Number for Organization are required in order to be considered for funding.

3. Project and application development

This project and application was written by (please select one of the following)
Lead adult staff member / Youth group members / Other:

4. Requested Funding Amount

Funding Requested
(up to $5000) / $
(Please round off to the nearest dollar)

Please provide the following information for whom the cheque should be made payable to if your group is successful with their application:

Organization Name:
Attention:
Street Address
Suite/ Unit
City
Province
Postal Code

5. Project Information

Project Title: / Enter Project Title.
Project Focus: / Please note that Tobacco Use Prevention is a required health topic. Please specify a tobacco sub-topic AND at least one other topic
(*It is expected that the majority of your group's work will be on Tobacco Use Prevention)
(Required) / Tobacco Use Prevention
Smoke-Free Movies
Tobacco-Free Sports and Recreation
Flavoured Tobacco
Global Tobacco Use/ Issues
Second Hand Smoke
Smoke-Free Entrances
Hookah/Shisha
Other Forms of Tobacco (please specify):
(Choose at least one other) / Physical Activity
Sports and recreation
Cancer Prevention and Sun Safety
Nutrition Promotion Substance and Alcohol misuse
Injury Prevention
Mental Health
Self Esteem and Body Image
Sexual Health
Other (please specify):
6. Please provide a description of your project. What are you planning to do? What are the goals of your project? What are you hoping to achieve? (No more than 500 words- this text box will expand to accommodate your response.)
Click here to enter your response.
a) Target age group
b) Location of youth group (Main intersection)
c) Number of active youth group members
d) Number of volunteers
e) Number of male participants
f) Number of female participants
g) Brief outline of your youth group (Please tell us a bit about your group)
7. Please tell us how the above health topics will be incorporated in your project.
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8. Why do you think this project is needed?
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9. How does this project meet the needs of your community?
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10. What do you plan to accomplish in the next 8 months?
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11. How will your project reach youth outside of your group in your community?
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12. Please give a brief summary of the relationship between your youth group and your sponsoring organization.
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13. How have youth been involved in developing this project?
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14. How have adults been involved in developing this project?
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15. Has your group received funding from Investment in Youth Engagement (formerly known as TPH Youth Grants) before?
Yes / No
What was the name of your project?
Click here to enter your response.
16. Is there any other information that you feel is important to include in your proposal?
Click here to enter your response.

If you need assistance in completing your application or would like to talk about your project further please call Zahra Hirji at 416-338-7482 or Parveen Karir at 416-338-1255.
Budget

Complete in detail the budget proposal form. Please round to the nearest dollar amount.

**Funds not spent or spent outside of previously agreed upon parameters must be repaid in full to the Toronto Public Health, c/o the City of Toronto.**

Section A:

Describe how your youth group will utilize the funds.
Click here to enter your response.

Please provide a detailed outline of how the funds will be allocated (approximate sums and total): *Please call Zahra at 416-338-7482 to discuss this further.

Budget Items (Description) / Allowable / Comments / Amount Requested
Contracted Services / Click here to enter your response.Examples would be a time limited professional such as a videographer / Funding cannot be used for staff salaries and/or benefits
Food / Cannot exceed 20% of your budget
Travel costs / Click here to enter your response.Examples include TTC for youth participants / Cannot include mileage
Project Materials/ Supplies / Click here to enter your response.Examples include printing costs, photocopying, purchasing supplies
Rental / Click here to enter your response.Short-term rental of equipment
Example would be include a video camera
Training Costs / Click here to enter your response. / Costs associated with workshops
Health related issues
Focus identified by group
Honorarium / Click here to enter your response. / Approval is required for amounts higher than this.*
Cannot exceed 40% of budget
Other / Please include a brief description of what these costs would be
Other / Funding cannot be used to develop items for sale/ fundraising purposes
Other / Items above $200 require approval*
Total

Investment in Youth Engagement Grant Outline of Activities

It is very helpful to outline the activities you want to achieve in your project. It also identifies how you are going to accomplish your objectives and ways to better plan your budget. Please complete the chart below.

Goal of your Project:
Project Objectives / (What are you hoping to achieve with your project?)
1
2
3
What?
(How will you accomplish your objectives?)
What activities are you hoping to complete with your Investment in Youth Engagement Grant? / Who?
(People Responsible) / When?
(Timeline) / How much?
(Budget required) / Outcomes
(e.g., Increase awareness or knowledge, increased participation in physical activities, video submitted to competition)

PRESENTATIONS

Groups that have complete applications will be screened by the Toronto Public Health (TPH) Investment in Youth Engagement Workgroup. Successful candidates will be invited to deliver a presentation to a Youth Review Panel. The panel will determine final groups for funding allocations in collaboration with TPH staff.

**If selected, your youth group must be available to participate in one of the following presentation dates at Metro Hall located 55 John Street, between the hours of 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Please rank (from 1-4) your preference of dates below:

Saturday September 21st
Sunday September 22nd
Saturday September 28th
Sunday September 29th

ON-GOING COMMITMENT

Your group will be required to work with a Public Health Nurse throughout the Investment in Youth Engagement Grant process. If it is determined that your group is not fulfilling their obligations, you will be required to return your funding.

Each group is asked to identify two youth representatives. These youth representatives are expected to attend a monthly meeting with other Investment in Youth Engagement Grant recipients to share information, network and learn from one another.

A critical piece of successful programming is evaluation. TPH will be evaluating the Investment in Youth Engagement program. If you receive funding for your project, you are expected to consider participation in evaluation activities by Toronto Public Health and/ or the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care.