The review process for HWPP funding is a highly competitive process that includes a detailed, multi-level, qualitative and quantitative assessment. The numeric score assigned to proposals, complemented by discussion and critique at each level of the review process, is used to prioritize proposals for funding. Projects may be asked to provide additional information, such as a work-plan and a more detailed budget during the review process. Expression of interest in a project should not be construed as an indication of funding or grant approval. Projects funded by HWPP are those that rank high in both qualitative and quantitative measures and reflect the MCW Consortium’s Principles of Stewardship and the program’s core components.
Criteria used to assess projects include, but are not limited to: • Understanding of the specific population to be served by the project. • Clarity of the health priority to be addressed. • Innovation and effectiveness of the proposed strategy and how it would change current systems. • Evidence of community involvement. • Evidence of an authentic community-academic partnership. • A reasonable and cost-efficient budget. • A realistic plan to sustain program activities after HWPP funding is completed.
In addition to the criteria above, full proposals are reviewed at the following levels:
Technical Review Full proposals are screened by HWPP staff to determine that all eligibility, content and submission requirements are fulfilled. Ineligible projects will not advance to the National Merit Review.
National Merit Review Full proposals are reviewed by a panel of National Merit Reviewers who are experienced community and academic leaders from outside the state of Wisconsin. Each proposal is assigned to multiple reviewers who conduct a detailed analysis of each section of the proposal, considering the strengths and limitations of the project and partnership. Each of the reviewers individually provides a numeric score, written critique and overall funding recommendation. Comments from the National Merit Reviewers are provided to applicants following the completed review process. Comments, scores and funding recommendations from the National Merit Reviewers are forwarded to the MCW Consortium.
MCW Consortium The MCW Consortium's review is based not only on merit and feedback from the National Merit Reviewers, but also on the relevance of the proposal to the MCW Consortium's Principles of Stewardship and the program’s core components. All proposals recommended for funding by the MCW Consortium are then forwarded to the MCW Board of Trustees.
MCW Board of Trustees The MCW Board of Trustees reviews the recommendations made by the MCW Consortium and approves funding determinations.