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MINNESOTA ACADEMY OF FAMILY PHYSICIANS FOUNDATION 2008 GRANT GUIDELINES

Overview

The mission of the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians Foundation (MAFP Foundation), as the philanthropic arm of the Minnesota Academy of Family Physicians, is to support family physician health care delivery, research and education; and to promote the specialty of Family Medicine.  The MAFP Foundation fulfills its mission by identifying programs, projects and community partnerships that advance the work of the MAFP Foundation.  The MAFP Foundation supports innovative and high interest programs that reflect our mission.

Selection Criteria

1. Grants are open to medical and health related organizations in Minnesota that are commissioned by or employed by organizations, state and local health departments, and regional or state agencies.
    

2. Grant proposals must be consistent with the MAFP Foundation’s mission and goals.
    

3. Grant proposals must fit within the scope of the specialty of Family Medicine.
    

4. Grant proposals must demonstrate collaboration within the medical and general community.
    

5. Applicants must agree to provide a written summary report (and photos if possible) at the conclusion of the funded project describing the outcomes, successes, and challenges.
   

Selection Process

Grant proposals will be reviewed by the MAFP Foundation’s Executive Director and Board of Directors.  Final approval is required from the MAFP Foundation Board of Directors.

Application Instructions

Complete the MAFP Foundation Grant Application.  Include a cover letter (no more than three pages excluding budget worksheet and other attachments) that clearly states:

1. Name and address of organization applying for a grant
    
2. Contact person, title, telephone, email address, and website
    
3. Description of your organization's mission including geographic area served and other background information
    
4. The organization's tax ID number
    
5. Board of Directors (if applicable)
    
6. Description of project, including:
    
   • How does the project align with the mission of the MAFP Foundation
   • Funding amount being requested
   • Objectives
   • Target audience
   • Specific activities to meet the project's goals
   • Other medical and health groups that are collaborating on the project
   • Anticipated barriers/challenges and strategies to overcome them
   • Evaluation techniques used to measure impact
      
7. Project timeline
8. Itemized project budget (may use budget worksheet)
9. Qualifications of the organization/individuals to implement this program successfully
10. Other grants or awards underway or submitted for this project

Grant proposals may be submitted via mail, fax or email to:

MAFP Foundation
Lynn Balfour
Executive Director
600 So. Hwy. 169, Suite 1680
St. Louis Park, MN 55426

For more information, please call 952.542.0130, fax 952.542-0135 or email foundation@mafp.org