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Program grants shall support results in one or more of the following priority areas:

1. Programs and Services
   Target: 0-1 years of age
2. Program and Services
   Target: 1 - 6 years of age
3. Special Needs
4. Geographical Area in Need of Services
5. Educational Awareness

These Success By 6 recommended priorities should be considered by those applying for funding:

• Enhance parent attachment to their child for stimulation.
• Parent mentoring programs starting at pre-conception and continuing onwards.
• " Vision Driven not problem Driven " - Home Visiting Program to all new mothers.
• Priority - Services for the Infant Child.
• Programs and services to assist young mothers within first months of childbirth.
• Promote early learning programs that are affordable and accessible. Provide quality early care and education for all children and their families.
• Provide programs, activities and services for pre-natal to 6 years involving children, parents and caregivers.
• Support programs for teen parents.
• Support to parents of children with disabilities.
• Reach out to those who need our services in a coordinated effort to increase accessibility.· Programs and services for parents with mental health problems - children are at risk.
• Program and services for 3-6 year olds with priority on at-risk families and/or those with financial difficulties.
• Concentration on early education programs in areas where EDI scores were low.
• Enhance current services and programs within the geographic areas with low Early Development Instrument (EDI) scores therefore increasing accessibility.
• Reach-out to at-risk families that are socially isolated, in rural/underserviced areas and those areas with low EDI scores.
• Support to families living in isolated rural areas.
• Educational programs for healthy relationships in the high schools.
• Educational programs re: parenting before teens become parents (preconception).
• Encourage partnership with the educational system including graduating students. Reaching out to the schools with information delivered by knowledgeable community agency workers.
• Public info for health care providers, teachers, parents, caregivers and the general public re: the importance of early years - early child development.
• Support communication and partnership between caregivers/daycare workers/educators and parents.· Fun Programs for children.
• Program delivery in PLAIN LANGUAGE.

How does Success By 6 determine who will receive a program grant?
The Success By 6 Resource Allocation Action Group reviews program applications and forwards recommendations for funding to the Managing Council for final approval. Proposals will be considered for funding based on the following criteria:

• Is the proposal consistent with the Success By 6 Vision?
• Does the project draw upon community resources and demonstrate resourcefulness?
• Are the community needs clearly defined?
• Does the project meet an identified Success By 6 priority?
• Does the project respond to gaps in services and resources?
• Does the project build on or enhance an existing program?
• Does the lead organization have the resources and ability to develop and/or deliver early child development and/or parenting programs?
• Does the lead organization have a sound track record in partnering with local agencies?
• Is there a sound management structure in place to manage the funds?
• Does the lead organization have the ability to manage and sustain any growth that may result from the project?
• Are the activities consistent with the principles for early child development and parenting programs?
• Is the project flexible and responsive to the needs of families in the community?
• Does the project address barriers to access?
• Is the project culturally sensitive?
• Will the proposed activities be effective in reaching families?
• Will the proposed activities assist disadvantaged or low-income families?
• Have parents been involved in the development and planning of the project?· Does the proposal outline how the results will be tracked?
• Is it clear what is being evaluated and why?
• Does the evaluation plan give outputs (# of clients being served) and outcomes (effectiveness/impact of program on clients)
• Is the budget realistic for the activities outlined in the proposal?
• Have other resources and funders confirmed their contribution to the project?
• Are there plans in place to continue the project?

SUCCESS BY 6 - Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry
Dinah Ener Administrative Co-ordinator c/o United Way 331 Water St. East P.O. Box 441 Cornwall, ON, K6H 5T2	Tel: 613.932.4374 Fax: 613.932.7534

When to apply?
Closing date - April 18^th, 2006.