Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba Primary Prevention ...

Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba
Primary Prevention Challenge Grants
Request for Proposals
1. Background
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba, a volunteer-based health charity, leads in
eliminating heart disease and stroke and reducing their impact through the advancement of
research and its application, the promotion of healthy living, and advocacy.
The Foundation realizes that along with research into the causes and treatment of heart
disease and stroke, one of the most effective ways to defeat these diseases is to prevent them
before they start. In 2009, the HSFM Board endeavoured to encourage and support primary
prevention research in Manitoba.
Primary prevention, as defined by the World Health Organization, is directed towards
preventing the initial occurrence of a disorder/disease. Disease prevention is considered to be
an action dealing with individuals and populations identified as exhibiting identifiable risk
factors, often associated with different risk behaviours.
In September, 2010, the Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba co-released a report called
Making the Case for Primary Prevention: An Economic Analysis of Risk Factors in Manitoba,
which clearly demonstrated the need to reduce the prevalence of risk factors for chronic
disease which will reduce health care costs and improve population health. Details on the
report are available at:
http://www.heartandstroke.mb.ca/site/c.lgLSIVOyGpF/b.6366699/k.A51A/Primary_Prevention_Research.htm
To build on the findings of this report, and in review of its mission investments, the Heart and
Stroke Foundation of Manitoba is issuing this call for proposals that address risk factors of
interest (smoking, physical inactivity and overweight/ obesity).
2. Purpose and Scope of RFP
The Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba challenge grants will provide support to projects
that will provide Manitoba-based evidence for primary prevention program and policy decision
making.
The purpose of the CHALLENGE GRANTS is to support innovative and unique projects (research
and/or evaluation) that have direct policy and/or practice relevance and application to reducing
these risk factors (smoking, overweight/obesity and physical inactivity) at a population level in
Manitoba.
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Examples of research proposals that fit the call:
• Efficacy and impact of policy interventions within Manitoba contexts (communities,
schools, provincial) regarding the reduction of overweight/obesity, physical inactivity,
and/or smoking (including smoking cessation)
• Efficacy and impact of innovative programs in communities, schools, or workplaces in
Manitoba contexts regarding the reduction of overweight/obesity, physical inactivity,
and/or smoking (including smoking cessation)
• Innovative approaches to engaging researchers and policy makers
• Monitoring and tracking risk factors (smoking, physical inactivity or overweight/obesity)
• Epidemiological studies of risk factors and outcomes as they relate to healthy behaviors
• Innovative approaches to knowledge exchange
• Environmental factors related to smoking, physical inactivity or overweight/obesity (eg
decreased availability of unhealthy foods, increased availability of healthy foods such as
fresh vegetables and fruit, and opportunities for physical activity)
• Influencing public opinion for primary prevention
• Strategic data analyses for policies and programs
The following are provided to illustrate the types of programs that would NOT be eligible:
• Activities focused at early disease detection (for example, screening tools)
• Reducing the negative impact of an already established disease by restoring function
and reducing disease related complications (for example, rehabilitation, interventions)
• Research using animal subjects and/or reduced preparations
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Funding Available
Projects of $2500 are as welcome as those of $25 000 - the same review process will be
applied. Proposals can be of one or two year duration. However proposals requesting more
than $40 000 funding for any single year will not be reviewed.
Budget and reporting
A progress report, including budget update, will be required midway through the award
term.
5. Timeline
April 15, 2011
June 1, 2011
Aug 31, 2011
Letters of registration due
Proposal applications due
Award notification date
6. Proposal Format
Details of proposal format and requirements can be found
at: http://www.heartandstroke.mb.ca/site/c.lgLSIVOyGpF/b.6366699/k.A51A/Primary_Prevention_
Research.htm
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7. Evaluation and Selection
Proposals will be reviewed by a research review committee of the Heart and Stroke Foundation
of Manitoba. Proposals will be evaluated based on:
• a demonstrated link to the HSFM mission
• demonstrated creativity and unique contribution and advancement to knowledge base
• utilization of an integrated knowledge translation process through innovative
approaches to engaging researchers and policy makers throughout the research process
• utilization of appropriate research protocol
• active involvement of community agencies/partners (*indications of support must be
provided with application)
8. Please submit your letter of registration and application form to:
Primary Prevention Challenge Grants
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba
6 Donald St., Winnipeg, MB R3L 0K6
Fax: 957-1365
For more information, please contact:
Christine Houde
Heart and Stroke Foundation of Manitoba
E-mail: choude@heartandstroke.mb.ca
Phone: (204) 949-2015
Toll-free: (888) 473-4636
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