Cardiovascular Institute of Philadelphia (CVI)

Community-Hospital Nutrition Education Program

February – May 2008

Grant Guidelines

In order to receive a grant to fund your program, your program MUST adhere to the following guidelines. Should you have any questions, please contact us at 215-389-2300. Together we can ensure that your program qualifies to receive our grant.

1. 10 minute heart-health presentation by a cardiologist or other appropriate health professional who is qualified to answer questions from the audience.

2. 10 minute nutrition presentation by a nutritionist, dietician, or other appropriate health professional who is qualified to answer questions from the audience.

3. Heart healthy cooking demonstration and samples for the participants.

4. Provide the recipe(s) to the participants.

5. Sign-in registration sheet of all participants who attend the program. In order to be reimbursed for each person, they must remain through the duration of the program.

6. Four (4) clear digital photos from your session. If you do not have a digital camera, four (4) clear pictures (NO POLAROIDS) will suffice. Send within one (1) week of session.

7. CVI logo on ALL print and promotional materials as a program co-presenter and sponsor.

8. If possible, run a post-event story in your hospital/community newsletter.

9. Completion and submission of a post-event coordinator evaluation that the CVI will supply. Send within 2 weeks of session.

10. Evaluation forms to be filled out by audience members.

11. Minimum of 25 audience members.

What the CVI will provide for your Program

· Nutritional education grants for hospitals and community organization to be reimbursed to the hospital/organization for program expenses up to $10 per person.

· Logistical support in planning and implementing your program.

· Educational materials.

· A cookbook to raffle at your program.

· Aprons for your speakers.

· Evaluation form for your audience to fill out after the program.

· Media resources: including pre and post event press releases.

How your Grant will be distributed

· The amount of each grant for reimbursement of program expenses is a maximum of $10 per person attending the program. There is a minimum requirement of 25 audience members with a maximum attendance of 150 for grant purposes.

· You may have more than 150 people attend, but the maximum grant that can be issued is $1,500.

· Please refer to the program’s application budget and grant worksheet. This will give you an idea of what to expect in terms of total grant amount.