Family & Friend Caregiver Supports (FFCS)
Expression of Interest (EOI)

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Please review the FFCS Information Session and FAQ; eligibility is dependent on review of these resources. You are encouraged to read through this form in full prior to filling it out.

The Expression of Interest (EOI) serves as the initial step in the application process for the Family & Friend Caregiver Supports Program (FFCS) Grant. Its primary purpose is to provide a brief yet comprehensive overview of your proposed project. The EOI helps us assess the alignment of your project with the grant objectives and determine whether it meets the initial eligibility criteria. The EOI is your opportunity to introduce your project idea and demonstrate its potential to contribute to healthy aging in your community. While it does not require a full proposal, it should convey essential information about your project’s objectives, readiness, community support, and alignment with our goals.

Please carefully follow the guidelines outlined in this template to provide a clear and compelling snapshot of your project, laying the foundation for a more detailed proposal in the subsequent stage.

Approximate Timeline:

November 2024	Expressions of Interest open
Early January 2025	Expressions of Interest close
Mid-January 2025	Shortlisted agencies informed
Early February 2025	Shortlisted agencies invited to apply
Mid-March 2025	Applications close
April 2025	Programs launch

EOI Submission Deadline

· Deadline: January 10, 2025

Project Summary

In this section, provide a brief yet comprehensive summary of your proposed project. Clearly outline its primary objectives, core activities, and how it will contribute to elevating quality of life, fostering independence, and promoting overall well-being among seniors. Use this section to create a compelling narrative that captures the essence of the project.

Respondent name (your name):

Title:

Email address:

Organization Information

Organization Name:

Street address:

City:

Postal Code:

Telephone:

Charitable registration number (CRA #):

1. Alignment with Objectives

To demonstrate strong alignment with FFCS, describe how the project aligns with the primary objectives and eligibility criteria of the grant. Outline which objectives the project meets. Be specific about how the project will address these objectives and contribute to the broader goals of FFCS.

· Increase psychosocial support for caregivers.

· Increase caregivers' skills, knowledge, and confidence to care.

· Increase caregivers' sense of social connectedness.

· Improve caregivers' connection with health care teams as a partner in care.

· Improve caregivers' regular use of formal and informal respite (breaks that provide relief from caregiving duties).

· Reduce unnecessary health care utilization due to caregiver burnout.

2. Organizational Capacity

Provide evidence of the organization's capacity to successfully execute the proposed project. Highlight past achievements, relevant experience, and the expertise that makes the organization well-suited for this initiative. Emphasize the resources, partnerships, and key personnel that will drive the success of the project.

3. Partnerships

If the project involves collaborations with other organizations, explain the level of coordination, collaboration, or linkages with these partners. Describe how these collaborations strengthen your project.

4. Priority Populations

Please describe how services will be aimed at community-dwelling seniors living in BC, and funded agencies should prioritize the delivery of services to seniors who are experiencing two or more of the following vulnerabilities:

· Low to modest income

· Low to moderate frailty

· Socially isolated/lonely

· A member of an underserved population, including Indigenous Elders, immigrant and ethnocultural minority, caregivers, 2SLGBTQIA+, persons living with a disability, and others.

5. Budget Estimate

In this section, outline a preliminary budget estimate, recognizing that, at this early stage, it may serve as a rough calculation.

A maximum amount of $125,000 is reserved for each FFCS program, per year.

Administration

May include:

• Rent

• Utilities (internet, telephone, electricity, janitorial, etc.)

Salaries/Benefits

May include:

• Program staff - coordinators

• Program staff - service providers

Volunteer Costs

May include:

• Volunteer training/capacity building

• Criminal record checks for volunteers

• Volunteer recognition

Contractor Fees

Contractor fees for service delivery

Program Expenses

Program expenses for FFCS program use ONLY.

May include:

• Program supplies (paper, printer cartridges, printing/copying)

• Business cell phone

• Other (please describe)

Note: Do not include capital costs such as acquisition of physical

assets such as vehicles, databases, property, buildings, and/or equipment.

Travel - Staff

Program staff travel only

Other Expenses

Please describe other expenses:

TOTAL

Total expenses ($)

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Thank you for taking the time to complete this Expression of Interest.

For additional guidance and detailed information on the application process, please see the [Guide] Family & Friend Caregiver Support Program on Healthy Aging CORE BC, and/or reach out to your Healthy Aging Specialist:

Vancouver, North Shore, Richmond, Burnaby, New Westminster, Tri-Cities, Surrey,

Sea to Sky & Sunshine Coast Langley, Maple Ridge & Fraser Valley

Dr. Beverley Pitman Indira Riadi

beverleyp@uwbc.ca IndiraR@uwbc.ca

604.969.8331 604.268.1342

Vancouver Island /Gulf Islands Northern BC

Cheryl Baldwin Sarrah Storey

cherylb@uwbc.ca sarrahs@uwbc.ca

250.591.8731 250.699.1681

Interior BC

Lisa Cyr

lcyr@uwbc.ca

250.860.2356

For technical inquiries, please contact Mai Nguyen at main@uwbc.ca.

Total in budget is greater than the maximum allowable amount $125,000.