OAR 410-110-0040: Grant Award Process

(1) The Authority shall advertise grant proposals through publication on its website and through communication to eligible entities. (2) All proposals must be submitted in a form specified by the Program and by the date specified in the solicitation document. (3) The Authority shall document receipt of all proposals. (4) To qualify for a grant through the Program, applicants must be able to credibly estimate the number of new and existing children in the target population they will serve, as well as the number of estimated visits for the target population. (5) The Authority shall evaluate all proposals based upon but not limited to the following evaluation elements: (a) Demonstrated capacity to provide primary health care services. (b) Demonstrated capacity or description of a credible plan to serve the target population. (c) Demonstrated capacity or description of a credible plan to assure that services are culturally and linguistically competent. (d) Demonstrated capacity or description of a credible plan to identify, contact, and provide primary care services to the target population. (e) Demonstrated readiness to be operational within 60 days of grant award. (f) Maintenance of operating hours and locations to ensure accessibility. (g) Demonstrated ability to partner with community-based and other community organizations and to leverage funds, where possible. (h) Submission of a proposed work plan, including timeline, discrete programs and products, evaluation outcomes, and budget. (i) Demonstrated capacity or description of a credible plan for implementing data systems that can report on delivery of services and health outcomes, preferably through the utilization of electronic health records that are Certification Commission for Health Information Technology certified. (6) The Authority shall form a committee to consider and make recommendations on the submitted proposals. (7) The Authority shall notify applicants, in writing, whether their proposal was selected for funding. The Authority shall provide a question and answer opportunity through electronic or telephone communication both before and after the selection of proposals.