The review process for proposals submitted to the Healthier Wisconsin Partnership Program (HWPP) to create a meaningful, transformative change must go through a highly competitive process that includes a detailed, multi-level, qualitative and quantitative assessment. The following information provides substantive information on how proposals are evaluated. The numeric score and overall recommendations assigned to proposals, complemented by discussion and critique at each level of the review process, are used to prioritize proposals for funding. Projects funded by HWPP are those that rank high in both qualitative and quantitative measures and reflect the Consortium’s Principles of Stewardship.
A. TECHNICAL REVIEW
Proposals are screened to determine that all eligibility, content and submission requirements are fulfilled. Ineligible projects will not advance to the Merit Review.
B. MERIT REVIEW
Funding awards are determined by a review that occurs at the following three levels:
1. National Merit Review 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 four 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 four reviewers individually scores and comments on the proposal and provides an overall recommendation. View the Merit Review Form. All comments from the national Merit Reviewers are provided to applicants following the completed review process. Comments and scores from the National Merit Reviewers are forwarded to the MCW Consortium on Public and Community Health.
1. National Merit Review 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 four 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 four reviewers individually scores and comments on the proposal and provides an overall recommendation. View the Merit Review Form.
All comments from the national Merit Reviewers are provided to applicants following the completed review process. Comments and scores from the National Merit Reviewers are forwarded to the MCW Consortium on Public and Community Health.
2. MCW Consortium on Public and Community Health The MCW Consortium serves as the board of directors for the HWPP. The 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 Consortium's priorities, as reflected in the Five-Year Plan, particularly the Principles of Stewardship. If a proposal is prioritized for discussion by the MCW Consortium, a synthesis of the Consortium's assessment will be provided to the applicant. All proposals recommended for funding by the Consortium are then forwarded to the Medical College of Wisconsin Board of Trustees. 3. MCW Board of Trustees The Medical College of Wisconsin Board of Trustees reviews the recommendations made by the Consortium and makes all final funding determinations.
2. MCW Consortium on Public and Community Health The MCW Consortium serves as the board of directors for the HWPP. The 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 Consortium's priorities, as reflected in the Five-Year Plan, particularly the Principles of Stewardship.
If a proposal is prioritized for discussion by the MCW Consortium, a synthesis of the Consortium's assessment will be provided to the applicant. All proposals recommended for funding by the Consortium are then forwarded to the Medical College of Wisconsin Board of Trustees.
3. MCW Board of Trustees The Medical College of Wisconsin Board of Trustees reviews the recommendations made by the Consortium and makes all final funding determinations.