IDPH: Office of Policy, Planning, and Statistics

This grant will support activities aimed at improving healthcare professional knowledge and practices related to antimicrobial prescribing and use. Ultimately these will contribute to mitigating antibiotic resistance. In alignment with IDPH and key stakeholder initiatives, the grantee must at minimum: 1. Conduct virtual educational sessions and regional conferences on antimicrobial stewardship to increase engagement in antimicrobial stewardship learning for healthcare professionals across northern, central, and southern Illinois; 2. Participate in the Partnering Acute and Long-Term Care to Advance Antimicrobial Stewardship Efforts (PALASE) Collaborative to strengthen cross-setting partnerships, coordination, and communication between acute and long-term care facilities to support the development of sustainable antimicrobial stewardship programs in long-term care settings. 3. Conduct 1:1 consults with long-term care facilities to support antimicrobial stewardship program implementation. The grantee should identify a manageable scope and an appropriate evaluation design. Strong applications will: a) identify target groups and rationale b) demonstrate use of innovative evidence-based approaches c) articulate how proposed activities align with national and state priorities d) demonstrate understanding of, and collaboration with, key stakeholders e) articulate how the proposed activities will promote health equity f) include a clear evaluation plan g) address the other requirements noted below The Illinois Department of Public Health places health equity as a top priority. Health equity is the “basic principle of public health that all people have a right to health”. Health equity exists when all people can achieve comprehensive health and wellness despite their social position or any other social factors/determinants of health. Most health disparities affect groups marginalized because of socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, geographic location, or some combination of these. People in such groups not only experience worse health but also tend to have less access to the social determinants or conditions (e.g., healthy food, good housing, good education, safe neighborhoods, disability access and supports, freedom from racism and other forms of discrimination) that support health…. Health disparities are referred to as health inequities when they are the result of the systematic and unjust distribution of these critical conditions. The department’s efforts are committed to addressing health through an equity lens by empowering communities who have been historically marginalized and developing intervention strategies with the end goal of furthering health equity among all Illinoisans.

301(A)AND317(K)(2)PHS42USC241(A)247B(K)2

20 ILCS 2310/2310-35

30 ILCS 708, TITLE 44: CHAPTER I: Section 7000

This grant will support activities aimed at improving healthcare professional knowledge and practices related to antimicrobial prescribing and use.

Yes

07/01/25-06/30/26

Government Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Individuals; Education Organizations; Other; Small Businesses;

Regardless of the source of funding (federal pass-through or State), all grantees are required to register with the State of Illinois through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) website, https://gata.illinois.gov/, complete a prequalification process, and be determined "qualified" as described in Section 7000.70. Registration and prequalification is required before an organization can apply for an award. The entity is "qualified" to be an awardee if it: 1. has an active UEI (Unique Identity ID) number; 2. has an active SAM.gov account; 3. has an acceptable fiscal condition; 4. is in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, if the Illinois Secretary of State requires the entity's organization type to be registered. Governmental entities, school districts and select religious organizations are not required to be registered with the Illinois Secretary of State. Refer to the Illinois Secretary of State Business Services website: http://www. cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business.

N/A

Project Grants

Education

2 letters of support & resumes of project staff are required.

All grantees are required to register with the State of Illinois through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) website, www.grants.illinois.gov, complete a prequalification process, and be determined "qualified" as described in Section 7000.70. Registration and prequalification is required before an organization can apply for an award. The entity is "qualified" to be an awardee if it: 1) has an active UEI number; 2) has an active SAM.gov account; 3) has an acceptable fiscal condition; 4) is in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, if the Illinois Secretary of State requires the entity's organization type to be registered. Governmental entities, school districts and select religious organizations are not required to be registered with the Illinois Secretary of State. Refer to the Illinois Secretary of State Business Services website: http://www. cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/home.html; 5) is not on the Illinois Stop Payment List; 6) is not on the SAM.gov Exclusion List; 7) is not on the Sanctioned Party List maintained by HFS.

All grantees are required to register with the State of Illinois through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) website, www.grants.illinois.gov, complete a prequalification process, and be determined "qualified" as described in Section 7000.70. Registration and prequalification is required before an organization can apply for an award. The entity is "qualified" to be an awardee if it: 1) has an active UEI number; 2) has an active SAM.gov account; 3) has an acceptable fiscal condition; 4) is in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, if the Illinois Secretary of State requires the entity's organization type to be registered. Governmental entities, school districts and select religious organizations are not required to be registered with the Illinois Secretary of State. Refer to the Illinois Secretary of State Business Services website: http://www. cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/home.html; 5) is not on the Illinois Stop Payment List; 6) is not on the SAM.gov Exclusion List; 7) is not on the Sanctioned Party List maintained by HFS.

1. Criteria Need: Does the applicant provide data, facts, and/or evidence that demonstrate that the proposal supports the grant program purpose? Capacity: (a) Does the applicant demonstrate its ability to execute the grant project according to project requirements? (b) Does grantee have experience in the last five years developing or implementing activities related to antibiotic stewardship at a regional or statewide level? Quality: Does the applicant demonstrate that the project, in total, is well articulated and in alignment with the project requirements? Clearly defined scope of work: (a) Are target audiences clearly defined and realistic? (b) Is there a complete summary of methods and procedures that will be utilized to accomplish goals stated in the scope of work? SMART: Are objectives specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely and aligned with the grant guidelines? Justifiable budget: Are the budget items and justifications valid and appropriate for the grant project?

All grantees are required to register with the State of Illinois through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) website, www.grants.illinois.gov, complete a prequalification process, and be determined "qualified" as described in Section 7000.70. Registration and prequalification is required before an organization can apply for an award. The entity is "qualified" to be an awardee if it: 1) has an active UEI number; 2) has an active SAM.gov account; 3) has an acceptable fiscal condition; 4) is in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, if the Illinois Secretary of State requires the entity's organization type to be registered. Governmental entities, school districts and select religious organizations are not required to be registered with the Illinois Secretary of State. Refer to the Illinois Secretary of State Business Services website: http://www. cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/home.html; 5) is not on the Illinois Stop Payment List; 6) is not on the SAM.gov Exclusion List; 7) is not on the Sanctioned Party List maintained by HFS.

04/29/25

N/A

For competitive grants, only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. Evaluation scores or funding determinations/outcomes may not be contested and will not be considered by the Department's Appeals Review Officer. To submit an appeal, the appealing party must: • Submit the appeal in writing and in accordance with the grant application document through IDPH's Merit-Based Review Appeal Request Form available here: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ed4d113385de41feb38964a8005ce72b • Appeals must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice was published. • Appeals must include the following information: ? The name and address of the appealing party ? Identification of the grant ? A statement of reasons for the appeal ? If applicable, documents or exhibits to support statement of reason The IDPH Appeals Review Officer (ARO) will consider the grant-related appeals and make a recommendation to the appropriate Deputy Director as expeditiously as possible after receiving all relevant, requested information. • The ARO must review the submitted Appeal Request Form for completeness and acknowledge receipt of the appeal within 14 calendar days from the date the appeal was received. • The ARO will utilize an Appeal Review Tool to consider the integrity of the competitive grant process and the impact of the recommendation. • The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by the agency within the time period set in the request. • The ARO shall respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to the appealing party as to why additional time is required. Documentation of the appeal determination shall be sent to the appealing party and must include the following: • Standard description of the appeal review process and criteria • Review of the appeal • Appeal determination • Rationale for the determination • In addition to providing the written determination, the grant-making office may do the following: • Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and re-review all submitted applications. • Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and implement improvements into the following year's grant evaluation process. • Provide written notice to the appealing party as to how the identified actions will be remedied. Appeals resolutions may be deferred pending a judicial or administrative determination when actions concerning the appeal have commenced in a court of administrative body.

Up to 3 years total

No

6. Funding Restrictions All grant funds must be used for the sole purposes set forth in the grant proposal and application and must be used in compliance with all applicable laws. Grant funds may not be used as matching funds for any other grant program unless specifically allowed under grant program guidelines. Use of grant funds for prohibited purposes may result in loss of grant award and/or place the grantee at risk for repayment of those funds used for the prohibited purpose. Regardless of the source of funding (federal pass-through or State), all grant-funded expenses must be compliant with Cost Principles under Subpart E of 2CFR200 unless an exception is noted in federal or State statutes or regulations. Allowability Allowable – All grant funds must be used for items that are necessary and reasonable for the proper and efficient performance of the grant and may only be used for the purposes stated in the grant agreement, work plan, and budget. Items must comply with all applicable state and federal regulations. Allocable – Grant-funded costs must be chargeable or assignable to the grant in accordance with relative benefits received. The allocation methodology should be documented and should be consistent across funding sources for similar costs. Reasonable – The amounts charged for any item must be reasonable. That means the nature and amount of the expense does not exceed what a prudent person under the same circumstances would expend; and that the items are generally recognized as ordinary and necessary for the performance of the grant.

Monthly financial & work plan reporting. Grantee shall maintain for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report, adequate books, all financial records and, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this Award, adequate to comply with 2 CFR 200.333, unless a different retention period is specified in 2 CFR 200.333 or 44 Ill. Admin. Code §§ 7000.430(a) and (b).

Article XV Audit Requirements: Audits Grantee shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules and policies set forth by the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget. See 30 ILCS 708/65(c); 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90.

Grantee shall maintain for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report, adequate books, all financial records and, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this Award, adequate to comply with 2 CFR 200.333, unless a different retention period is specified in 2 CFR 200.333 or 44 Ill. Admin. Code §§ 7000.430(a) and (b).

063-48201-1900-0100

N/A

$100000

N/A

N/A

N/A

Springfield, Illinois.

https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/patient-safety-quality/antimicrobial-stewardship.html

ASC-22

https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/prevention-wellness/patient-safety-quality/antimicrobial-stewardship.html

3/24/2022

FY 2022 : $41,435
FY 2023 : $207,177
FY 2025 : $1,666,666
FY 2026 : $150,000