Michigan Pharmacy Foundation Grant Information

Introduction
The Michigan Pharmacy Foundation (MPF), a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt corporation, was established in 1992 with the mission of advancing pharmacy, pharmacy education and research, and to promote pharmacy practice to the highest level of patient care. Over the years, MPF has awarded more than $150,000 in grant funding that has supported its goal of advancing the profession of pharmacy. MPF accepts applications for general grant funding, but also has restricted funds for projects involving diabetes care.

How to Apply for a Grant
MPF accepts grant applications from individual pharmacy professionals, including students and residents, pharmacy organizations, colleges of pharmacy and pharmacy businesses whose desire is to obtain funding for a project that promotes the mission of MPF. It is also important that these individuals or organizations conduct business without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, national origin or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Process
Applications may be submitted at any time, but must be submitted no later than January 1 and July 1 to be considered by the MPF Board of Trustees at their first meetings scheduled following the deadline dates. MPF staff is available to discuss ideas or meet with prospective applicants upon request.

Grant Deadlines
There will be two grant cycles each year: January 1 and July 1.

Out-of-Cycle Grants
The Board of Trustees reserves the right to award grants at any time, based on the mission and strategic interests of the Michigan Pharmacy Foundation and the evolving needs of the pharmacy profession. MPF may also consider requests outside of the traditional competitive process if they meet the following criteria:

• The emergency is caused by forces of nature or events outside of the control of the organization (this does not include most financial emergencies).
• The timing of the request is of an urgent nature and, therefore, precludes consideration in the regular grant cycles.

Multi-Year Grants
Most grants are for a term of one year. However, under certain circumstances, MPF will consider multi-year grant funding, especially if the grant fulfills a key strategic issue for the profession of pharmacy. It is expected that multi-year grants will be made on a limited basis, and the following general policies will apply:

• Multi-year grants will usually be for 2-3 years.
• Grants will usually be in decreasing size in order to promote development of other sources of funding.
• Second or third year funding will be based on annual review and successful attainment of program outcomes.

Funded Projects from the Past
MPF prides itself on supporting a wide variety of projects. Past projects include:

• Pharmacist-Provided Asthma Management Project - $40,000
• Questionnaire Directed Education Program on Asthma Outcomes - $15,000
• Diabetes Patient Compliance Project - $5,000
• Community Pharmacy Anticoagulation Management Program - $40,000
• Public Relations Project - Drive Safe - $25,000
• Medication Assessment Program with Wayne State University - $8,000
• Young Pharmacists Leadership Development Program - $8,000
• American Students of Pharmacy Immunization Program - $500
• Michigan Emergency Prescription Program for Seniors - $10,000
• MIHott Health Career Website Development Project - $15,000

What Will Not Be Funded
The Michigan Pharmacy Foundation typically does not make grants for:

• construction projects (new building or routine maintenance).
• annual giving campaigns.
• normal operating expenses (except for start-up purposes).
• fundraising events.
• religious or sectarian purposes.
• computer hardware equipment.
• salaries for recipients; however, fees for research/technician services, consulting fees or
• administrative services expenses may be allowable if essential to the development/
• implementation of the project.
• partisan political purposes.
• loans.
• re-granting.
• indirect costs (overhead).

Review Procedures
Applications will be reviewed by MPF staff for completeness. Incomplete applications will be returned to applicants and must be resubmitted prior to the upcoming deadline to be eligible for consideration. The MPF Board of Trustees will review eligible applications at their January and July meetings. Applicants will be notified regarding the MPF Board of Trustees funding decisions by August 15 and February 15, based upon submission deadline.

Funding Details
Grant funding will be made in three installments. The first installment will be 50 percent of the approved grant funding, paid within 21 days of receipt of the Grant Agreement Form.The next installment of 25 percent will be disbursed upon receipt of the brief, six-month Interim Report. The remaining 25 percent of grant funding will be disbursed upon receipt of the Final Report, thirteen months after initiation of the project.

Interim Reports will be no more than two, single-spaced, typed pages in 12-point, Times Roman font. The Interim Report will provide an overview of the project's progress, including appropriate statistics, such as patient enrollment into a study, material development, etc. It will also include an accountability of expenses to date, compared to the original budget.

The Final Report will be no more than four, single-spaced, typed pages in 12-point, Times Roman font. The report will provide a brief overview of the study, achieved outcomes, appropriate statistical data relevant to the study/project, and an accountability of income and expense as it relates to budget versus actual financials.

Grantees may be required to present their study/project outcomes at a meeting of the Michigan Pharmacy Foundation or at the Michigan Pharmacists Association Annual Convention & Exposition. The Michigan Pharmacy Foundation and/or the Michigan Pharmacists Association will have first right of refusal to publish outcomes related to funded projects.

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