IDPH: Center For Minority Health

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking to award up to two grants for the development and implementation of localized health equity zones (HEZ). Awarded HEZs will receive funding and technical assistance to support the work of multi-sectoral community coalitions to plan and implement solutions to high-priority health inequities within a geographically defined space and community. Applications are sought from local health departments or other organizations that wish to form and lead a HEZ collaborative within their community. Each HEZ will use collaborative, community-engaged approaches to develop and implement tailored interventions that utilize and recognize the unique assets and challenges of their communities. Awarded HEZs must also ensure that their interventions align with the relevant priorities articulated in the Illinois State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) and/or the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLANs). This pilot initiative will proceed in two phases, with Phase 1 focused on partnership development and program planning and Phase 2 focused on program implementation and evaluation.

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IL Senate Bill 0250, article 63, section 35

30 ILCS 708, Section 7000

The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking to award up to two grants for the development and implementation of localized health equity zones (HEZ). Awarded HEZs will receive funding and technical assistance to support the work of multi-sectoral community coalitions to plan and implement solutions to high-priority health inequities within a geographically-defined space and community. Applications are sought from local health departments or other organizations that wish to form and lead a HEZ collaborative within their community. Each HEZ will use collaborative, community-engaged approaches to develop and implement tailored interventions that utilize and recognize the unique assets and challenges of their communities. Awarded HEZs must also ensure that their interventions align with the relevant priorities articulated in the Illinois State Health Improvement Plan (SHIP) and/or the Illinois Project for Local Assessment of Needs (IPLANs).

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01/01/2025 - 06/30/2025

Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Education Organizations;

Eligible applicants are organizations interested in becoming the lead organization of a local Health Equity Zone (HEZ). The lead organization will establish or expand a multi-sectoral collaborative of at least 3 partner organizations who work in a common geographical area (e.g., defined by zip codes, counties, cities, etc., and conceived of by the applicant). Together, the lead organization, its partner organizations, and the geographic area identified make up a health equity zone. Local health departments (LHDs) or other organizations are eligible to be a lead organization. Other eligible organizations (i.e., entity types) include, but are not limited to: Corporation – Not for Profit; Government Entity; University/Community College. If a LHD is not the lead organization, there must be at least one LHD among the partner organizations within a proposed collaborative. NOTE: Partner organizations may be of any entity type, so long as their contribution to the collaborative is clearly defined.

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Project Grants

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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 are 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.

The application format is provided via EGrAMS as mandated for all Illinois Department of Public Health Grants. The application MUST be completed in its entirety. This includes submission of all mandatory forms required for all agencies. Please note that “Instructions” boxes appear on screens throughout the EGrAMS online application, and it is suggested that you click on these for additional guidance and tips for completion. You MUST submit a completed application including all required documents via EGrAMS by the deadline no extensions will be given. Applicants will utilize the IDPH EGRAMS database to submit their grant application. https://idphgrants.com/ Please utilize the instructional guide. https://idphgrants.com/misc/ViewTutorials.aspx#:~:text=EGrAMS%20Instructional%20Guide%20%E2%80%93%20Application%20Entry%20and%20Submission

This grant is competitive. All applications received will undergo a merit-based review by the IDPH grant committee consisting of two or more reviewers.

The grant application will be reviewed after grant application deadline. Grant award notification will be December 19, 2024. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is exempt from utilizing the standard NOSA issued on the GATA Grantee Portal. Successful applicants will receive an email notification from EGrAMS and must review the funding terms and specific conditions in the grant agreement and accept by signing the grant agreement. This must be completed by an authorized representative of the grantee organization and submitted to IDPH. Grant will be awarded upon acceptance of the Notice of State award by signing the Uniform Grant Agreement by the grantee and the Director of the Illinois Department of Public Health

11/01/2024-12/03/2024

15-30 days

Merit-Based Review Appeal Process 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: o Submit the appeal in writing and in accordance with the grant application document through IDPH's Merit-Based Review Appeal Request Form available in the GATA section of the IDPH website (www.dph.illinois.gov/GATA). o Appeals must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice was published. o 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. o 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. o 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. o 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: o Standard description of the appeal review process and criteria o Review of the appeal o Appeal determination o Rationale for the determination In addition to providing the written determination, the grant-making office may do the following: o Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and re-review all submitted applications. o Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and implement improvements into the following year's grant evaluation process. o 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.

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The Grantee will expend funds awarded under this agreement in accordance with the budget approved and on file with the Department. Departmental approval of a budget, including subcontractors or subgrantees, does not constitute written consent for the use of such services. The Grantee will not commingle funds between separate grants or subgrants, even if the grants or subgrants are related or the same population is being served. The Grantee and any approved subgrantees or subcontractors shall not expend any funds for promotional items. Promotional items include, but are not limited to: calendars, pens, buttons, pins, magnets, gift cards, posters, and stationery. State of Illinois Grant Awards will not allow reimbursement of pre-award costs, construction, or indirect costs. 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 Reimbursement Forms will be due on the 25th of the following month; Monthly Progress Reports will be due on the 25th of the following month. Monthly Metric reports will be due on the 25th of the following month. An End of Grant Report will be due forty-five days from the last date of the grant period. All reports and monthly reimbursement forms shall be submitted through the online grants management system.

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).

001-48230-4900-0300

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up to $500,000.00

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535 W. Jefferson St. 5th Floor, Springfield IL 62761

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10/22/2024

FY 2025 : $1,000,000