MCH Technical Assistance, Training & Education (Formerly - Improve Child and Adolescent Health)
CSFA Number: 482-00-1071
Agency Name
Department Of Public Health (482)
Agency Identification
IDPH: Office of Women's Health
Agency Contact
Cassidy Chamber
217-737-1721
cassidy.chambers@illinois.gov
Short Description
This grant allows for the support of the health of women, mothers, and infants and will further the requirements and purpose of the federal Title V Maternal and Child Health (MCH) Block Grant. As a community partner, the Grantee will support the Department’s efforts to serve the legislatively defined MCH populations. In relation to the MCH Family Councils, the Grantee will contribute to the reach of the Title V MCH program. This procurement will provide technical assistance, training and convening of an advisory group to work collaboratively with the Office of Women’s Health and Family Services to assure programs are meeting the needs of clients and providers receive needed assistance to deliver services in the most accurate, efficient and economical manner possible.. This grant is non-competitive
Federal Authorization
MCH Title V
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The MCH Technical Assistance, Training and Education program will provide: a. Build the capacity of the MCH Family Councils as community leaders who make recommendations to improve the IDPH Title V MCH programming. b. Maintenance of the Healthy Choices, Healthy Futures Toolkit to build awareness and support healthy pregnancies. c. Work in partnership with IDPH MCH to identify opportunities for program alignment and develop future strategy for social service provider education and capacity building, and community engagement.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
07/01/2024 - 06/30/2025
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
This is a non competitive award to Everthrive Illinois
Beneficiary Eligibility
Non-competitive FY22-23
Types of Assistance
Non-competitive
Subject / Service Area
Healthcare
Credentials / Documentation
501(c) 3 entity
Preapplication Coordination
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.
Application Procedures
The application format is provided via EGrAMS, which must be completed in its entirety. While some of the sections in the application relate specifically to the grant program of interest, many sections must be completed for all grant programs. Therefore, it might be helpful for your Agency to prepare standard responses for those sections. 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. Applicants will utilize the IDPH EGRAMS database to submit their grant application. https://idphgrants.com/ Please utilize the instructional guide. https://idphgrants.com/admin/ViewAppDocs.aspx?fnam=EGrAMS%20Instructional%20Guide%20-%20Initiate%20Grant%20App%20YBD.pdf
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Upon completion of the submission and review process, each successful grantee will receive a grant agreement to be signed by the entity’s authorized official. The grant agreement is not binding on the parties until it has been fully executed by the Illinois Department of Public Health. A Notice of State Award (NOSA) shall be issued to the finalists who have successfully completed all grant award requirements and have been selected to receive grant funding. The NOSA will specify the funding terms and specific conditions resulting from applicable pre-award risk assessments. 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 utilizing an electronically signature. Both the electronic signature in EGrAMS and a physical signature on the grant agreement must be completed by an authorized representative of the grantee organization and submitted to IDPH. A Notice of Denial shall be sent to the applicants not receiving awards via EGrAMS.
Award Procedures
The MCH Technical Assistance, Training and Education, 2021 grant application will be reviewed according to the evaluation criteria listed above. Decisions to fund a grant are based on: • The strengths and weaknesses of the applications as identified by reviewers; • Availability of funds; and • All previous grant year progress reports, final reports, and expenditure reports are up to date and approved by the OWHFS.
Deadlines
Application deadline is 05/23/2024 All deadlines provided by the Department must be met
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
15-20 days
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
allowed
Formula Matching Requirements
Archive grant information after three years
Uses and Restrictions
Indirect costs not allowed Administrative costs are capped at 10% of your total budget. These are necessary and reasonable costs needed to administer the grant that are not related to the direct provision of services. Allowable costs include: • Accounting, budgeting, financial and cash management • Procurement and purchasing • Personnel and property management • Payroll, audit and general legal services • Oversight and monitoring of administrative activities • Developing information systems and procedures related to administrative functions
Reports
Unless otherwise directed, monthly Reimbursement Forms will be due on the 15th of the following month; Quarterly Progress Reports will be due on the 15th of the month following the closure of the quarter; and 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 EGrAMS system. Quarterly activity reports and monthly reimbursement forms will be submitted through the EGrAMS system, unless otherwise directed.
Audits
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.
Records
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).
Account Identification
N/A
Obligations
$350,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
fy22: 200,000, fy23: 200,000 FY 24 $350,000
Program Accomplishments
1. Provide programs and services to support and enhance the provision of Maternal and Child Health Services (MCH) through public and provider specific information campaigns statewide. 2. Assist in the development and implementation of a plan for the reduction of infant mortality. 3. Provide technical assistance and training to improve the quality of care and the capacity of School Based Health Centers to serve the MCH target populations. 4. Convene a MCH Family Council comprised of consumers of the Title V programs which represents the consumer perspective and makes recommendations on ways to enhance the consumer/family experience. 5. Assist the Neonatal Abstinence Advisory Committee, composed of members as set forth in 20 ILCS 2310/2310-677, in making recommendations to improve the health outcomes of infants born to mothers abusing opioids
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
Chicago
Program Website
https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/life-stages-populations/maternal-child-family-health-services/maternal-health.html
Example Projects
1. Provide programs and services to support and enhance the provision of Maternal and Child Health Services (MCH) through public and provider specific information campaigns statewide. 2. Assist in the development and implementation of a plan for the reduction of infant mortality. 3. Provide technical assistance and training to improve the quality of care and the capacity of School Based Health Centers to serve the MCH target populations. 4. Convene a MCH Family Council comprised of consumers of the Title V programs which represents the consumer perspective and makes recommendations on ways to enhance the consumer/family experience. 5. Assist the Neonatal Abstinence Advisory Committee, composed of members as set forth in 20 ILCS 2310/2310-677, in making recommendations to improve the health outcomes of infants born to mothers abusing opioids
Published Date
3/26/2021
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2018 : $380,000
FY 2019 : $188,165
FY 2020 : $188,165
FY 2021 : $125,000
FY 2022 : $20,000
FY 2023 : $150,000
FY 2024 : $264,229
FY 2025 : $350,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
46380011LEverThrive Illinois07/01/202309/30/2024150,000