Request for Proposals - Community Health Advocacy
Spring 2023 Request for Proposals
UIC faculty and clinicians from OSF HealthCare may apply for grants through the Community Health Advocacy (CHA) partnership. Proposed projects should focus on the social and community health needs of the Chicagoland area.
CHA accepts proposals twice annually – in the spring and fall. Projects are vetted by experts from UIC and OSF HealthCare. Selected projects will receive one year of funding up to $75,000 with the option to reapply for additional funding after the project is successfully completed.
To be considered for funding, projects should focus on one of the following:
- Exploring prototypes for the transformation of care and community-based initiatives that address social determinants of health
- Improving outcomes and reducing health care disparities
- Increasing access to care and reducing barriers to care for individuals from all racial and ethnic backgrounds
Proposals should include specific measurable metrics and may require data sharing agreements and/or IRB approvals before funding is allocated.
Competitive proposals will leverage UIC’s expertise in population health, public policy, social justice, design, science and engineering, and enhance the services of patients in OSF Little Company of Mary Hospital and clinics located in Evergreen Park, IL.
Projects that identify matching funding from federal, state, or other organizations will be regarded favorably.
Request for proposals are offered to members of:
- Faculty from any University of Illinois Chicago campus
- Clinicians from OSF HealthCare
Proposals must identify two co-investigators: one from UIC and one from among clinicians providing care within OSF HealthCare.
To apply, teams must submit an online application and provide the following information:
- Project Overview – Tell us about your project. How does it contribute to the goals of the CHA program?
- Problem Statement – What problem are you solving? Why is it significant? How does your project uniquely address this problem?
- Research Plan – Describe your hypothesis and the objectives of your project. How will you achieve these objectives? What approach will you take?
- Team – Why is your team uniquely qualified to accomplish the project objectives?
- Proposed Budget – Provide a breakdown of project expenses and the rationale for each.
Projects are reviewed by an independent panel of leaders, physicians, faculty and subject matter experts from UIC and OSF HealthCare. Projects are selected based on factors related to clinical need, market analysis, strategic alignment and other factors.
Proposals will be evaluated based on their alignment with CHA program goals, the potential impact on patient outcomes, and the quality of the proposed plan and expertise of team members.
Competitive projects will:
- Evaluate the improvement of patient outcomes
- Create equipment and facilities to evaluate and improve health care
- Prepare new generations of experts in the field
The application process opens February 13 and will remain open through March 17 at 5 p.m. Please submit your applications through the online form below.
Progress Report is due at the 3 month and 9 month point from the Award date.
Progress and Financial Review at the halfway month point.
Final Closeout Report is due at the end of the project period.
Additional details on reporting requirements and report templates will be provided at time of award.
If you have any questions about the application process, please email seth.t.stutzman@jumpsimulation.org.
The deadline is Friday, March 17 at 5 p.m.