IDPH: Office of Preparedness and Response

The sole purpose of this grant is to fund the Grantee’s performance of the services described herein during the Term of this Agreement. This grant is used to maintain and promote IMERT’s continual 24 hour, 7 day per week readiness and ability to: (i) provide deployable medical assistance in times of disaster or need throughout the state of Illinois; (ii) enhance awareness in the community through education and training: and (iii) to collaborate and coordinate with other Illinois preparedness agencies to enhance the overall capability of the State of Illinois to respond to public health and healthcare disaster emergencies. Note: This funding is made available via Section 319-C of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (title 42 United States Code (USC) 247d-3b), as amended, and Section 311 of the PHS Act (title 42 USC 243), subject to available funding and other requirements and limitations.

This funding is made available via Section 319-C of the Public Health Service (PHS) Act (title 42 United States Code (USC) 247d-3b), as amended, and Section 311 of the PHS Act (title 42 USC 243), subject to available funding and other requirements and limitations

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Title 77: Public Health, Chapter 1: Department of Public Health, Subchapter F: Emergency Services and Highway Safety, Part 515 Emergency medical Services, Trauma Center, Primary Stroke Center and Emergent Stroke Ready Hospital Code, Section 515.240 Bioterrorism Grants.

The Grantee will maintain and advance IMERT’s foundation for medical care and readiness in Illinois by providing for a stable organizational infrastructure to support the ongoing operation of the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team (IMERT) Program and ensure that all necessary staff, volunteers, equipment, supplies, and commodities are rapidly deployable for health and medical disaster responses

Yes

Payments to the Grantee are subject to the Grantee’s submission and certification of actual and necessary eligible costs in conformity with approved Budget and any documentation as required by the Department. Payment shall be initiated upon the Department’s approval of actual and necessary eligible costs and cash amount requested for reimbursement of those costs.

Nonprofit Organizations;

Illinois-based medical emergency response team as described in current version of FEMA Mobile Field Team, Specialty Area, Acute/Urgent Care Type 1, FEMA 508-8 typed resource Definitions – Medical and Public Health Resources.

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Cooperative Agreements

Public Safety

Applicants should review the individual Funding Opportunity Announcement documents issued under this CFDA for any required proof or certifications which must be submitted prior to or simultaneous with submission of an application package

Technical Assistance Webinar. 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.

Pre-applications and letters of intent are not required. Applications must be fully and properly completed and submitted by the deadline. 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 is a formula grant program. The applicants must submit their application in accordance with fiscal year Funding Opportunity Announcement. The applications are reviewed and approved applications are processed immediately. Applications approved with conditions, require the applicant to resubmit supporting information within a prescribed time frame. Upon review and approval, the revised application can then be submitted to Grants Management for processing and issuing a notice of grant award.

The application will be reviewed by IDPH OPR at which time all questions in the above section will be taken into consideration. Applications that are not correctly completed, or need clarification will be returned to the applicant for correction and resubmission. IDPH comments and clarification requests can be accessed through the icons found on the “Index” tab screen in the “Comments” Column - and by the “Approver Comments” at the bottom. IDPH may also deny an applicant a grant award if they are, or become ineligible. If any reviewer states they have a potential or appearance of a conflict of interest, or an applicant states there is a conflict of interest, or the appearance thereof, with any of the reviewers or staff listed under “G. State Awarding Agency Contact(s)”, the application will be assigned to another reviewer. Once approved by IDPH, the applicant will be notified electronically via email with instructions on how to print, sign and submit their grant to IDPH for final execution. 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

Application Deadline will be updated from NCFI

15-30 days

Appeals pursuant To Il Admin Code 123.456

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10% match is required for all HPP funds. The Grantee will make available non-federal contributions in the amount of 10% ($1 for each $10 of federal funds provided in the grant agreement) of the award. Match may be provided directly or through donations from public or private entities and may be in cash or in kind, fairly evaluated, including plant, equipment or services. Please refer to 45 CFR 75.306 for match requirements, including descriptions of acceptable match resources. Documentation of match, including methods and sources, must be included in the Budget Section of EGrAMS, follow procedures for generally accepted accounting practices, and meet audit requirements.

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 your grant agreement, work plan, and budget. Items must not be restricted by, and 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. Illinois Department of Public Health - Office of Performance Management Page 6 of 9 appropriately allocated (pro-rated) between this grant and other funding sources as applicable. This is especially important to describe and document if the item appears to have significant non-grant uses such as a purchase that directly supports many or all hospital programs and is not strictly considered an emergency preparedness capability resource. For example, equipping a conference room with new furniture and computer equipment, so it could also be used as an emergency operations center, still significantly supports all hospital programs with a new conference room. The requested expenses for this must be allocated to show that HPP is only paying its share. For example, if the applicant documented the amounts of non-HPP funds recently spent, or were being budgeted, for the purchase of similar furniture or computer equipment, or otherwise supported the ongoing use of this room (e.g. building, renovation, maintenance, or utility costs for this project, the HPP expenses may be permitted. Without this documented justification - the request may be rejected. On the other hand, the cost of an item strictly considered an emergency preparedness capability resource item, such as an emergency generator, even though it may benefit the entire agency would probably be allowed, except for construction or major building renovation such as foundation work. 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. Allowed Uses Funding may be used for the following: Building the 4 Hospital Preparedness Capabilities National Standards and may include reasonable, allowable, and allocated staff, travel, supplies and contractual services related to public health emergency response planning, training, and exercising. Purchase caches of antibiotics for use by first responders and their families to ensure the health and safety of the healthcare workforce. To supplement - but not supplant - existing state or federal funds with the activities described in the budget. Prior Approval ONLY Funds may be used for the following: Overtime for individuals directly associated (listed in personnel costs) with the award. Furniture or Equipment. Lease vehicles to be used as means of transportation for carrying people or goods, e.g., passenger cars or trucks and electrical or gas-driven motorized carts. Basic (non-motorized) trailers. Funding Use Prohibitions Funding may Not be used for the following: No Purchase of vehicles to be used as means of transportation for carrying people or goods, such as passenger cars or trucks and electrical or gas-driven motorized carts. No Purchase of clothing such as jeans, cargo pants, polo shirts, jumpsuits, sweatshirts, or T- shirts. No Purchase or support (feed) animals for labs, including mice. Funds may not be used to purchase a house or other living quarters for those under quarantine. No Construction or major renovations, except for repairs and maintenance. May not pay the salary of an individual at a rate in excess of Executive Level II or $212, 100 per year.

A completed reimbursement certification form is required prior to the release of the funds • Quarterly narrative progress reports

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).

Appropriation code is XXXXXXX.

Funds must be obligated at the Comptroller's Office before disbursement

$0-500,000

The Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team (IMERT) continues to provide a foundation for medical care and readiness in Illinois and provides a stable organization infrastructure to support emergency operation during a health and medical disaster. IMERT provides staff, volunteers, equipment supplies and commodities which are rapidly deployed in health and medical disasters.

ASPR Hospital Preparedness Program Cooperative Agreement Opportunity Announcement

IDPH Springfield

422 S 5th Street, Springfield IL 62701

http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/emergency-preparedness-response

Hospital Preparedness Program RHCC, Hospital Preparedness Program Pediatrics, Hospital Preparedness Program Community Health Centers

IMERT was deployed during the 2024 Eclipse. They continue to enhance their telemedicine capabilities for utilization from a disaster scene or alternate care site. Livestream from the scene can enhance situational awareness for stakeholders i.e.: local hospitals, public health, emergency management. Telemedicine can be utilized by first responders and health care providers on scene. They can get real time medical consultations from a variety of specialists. This can enhance and augment the quality of care even in an austere setting.

6/10/2021

FY 2018 : $360,000
FY 2019 : $360,000
FY 2020 : $440,000
FY 2023 : $450,000
FY 2024 : $525,000
FY 2025 : $500,000