Community Programs

Community Programs

Applicant Resources

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We offer a variety of resources to help applicants craft strong proposals.

Immediately below are resources for all applicants. View additional resources by expanding the sections below.

Resources for all Applicants

RFP question and answer webinar: Watch the Q&A webinar and download slides for notes . Provides an overview of new aspects of the RFP.

Project design and evaluation planning webinar: Watch the project design webinar and download the slides for notes. Supports applicants through developing SMART goals, objectives and designing an evaluation plan appropriate for each tier.   

Evaluation planning consultation: One hour with an evaluation expert to support you in developing objectives, deliverables and an evaluation plan. Request a consultation when submitting your intent to apply. Before the consultation we ask that you:

Required supplemental document (all tiers):  2019-2 Budget template

Planning guide for Tiers 2 and 3

Application assistance webinars

In partnership with the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN), we are pleased to offer three modules from the Putting Public Health Evidence in Action training modules as recorded webinars with activity guides and practical tools.

We highly encourage you to take advantage of these resources as you develop your Tier 2 or 3 proposal and determine the best approach to address cancer in your community.

Finding evidence-based approaches

Selecting an evidence-based approach

Adapting an evidence-based approach

Data analysis resources (Tier 3 only)

Resources where payment is made directly from a CPP award

Resources where payment is via a contract with the institution 

This list is meant as a resource and is not comprehensive. Applicants/grantees are not required to utilize any of the organizations listed and are welcome to work with private consultants who provide similar services.

Contact organizations directly in order to receive specific estimates for data analysis services in support of your project. It is preferable to contact listed resources during the project development phase. Please include any data analysis costs in your proposed budget. If possible, include a letter of support if the estimate will be included in a proposal.  

The following resources support applicants to craft strong proposals. These resources are optional but highly recommended as they help to clarify the application and project design processes.

Cancer-related health disparities resources

Evidence-based approach resources

Grant information sessions

The Community Partnership Program team is available to share information about the program's mission, application process and resources available to all applicants and grantees. To learn more or request a meeting/presentation in your region or community, please contact us.

Putting Public Health Evidence in Action Workshop

This workshop, created by the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN) with funding from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), aims to build participant's capacity to implement and evaluate evidence-based approaches to address cancer issues.

Next anticipated date and location: January, 2020, location TBC

Participants will be able to: Describe steps in the adaptation process; Discuss important factors or tasks in each phase of implementation (pre-implementation, implementation, maintenance); Know how to use different evaluation methods for evidence-based programs, policies or other strategies

Who should attend?

  • Community Partnership Program grantees: The workshop is required for first-time tier 2 and 3 grantees who have not previously attended an in-person workshop.
  • Prospective applicants, community researchers and project leaders: We encourage Oregon-based individuals who work with community projects and/or research to participate in this training as the skills you learn will significantly enhance the quality of community-based project design and grant proposals.

Requirements: Attendees must have either completed the three webinars below or have taken the in-person training previously. 

Putting Public Health Evidence in Action Webinars: Registrants must complete the following modules before the training 

In partnership with the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Network (CPCRN), we are pleased to offer three modules from the Putting Public Health Evidence in Action training as recorded webinars with activity guides and practical tools.

Finding evidence-based approaches

Selecting an evidence-based approach

Adapting an evidence-based approach