Expense Based Prevention Grants Subject to NOFO & Merit Based Review
CSFA Number: 444-26-1552
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
IDHS SUPR
Agency Contact
Joseph Tracy
3128146359
Joseph.Tracy@illinois.gov
Short Description
This program contains projects directed by Public Act 101-27 (Cannabis Act) including the project to create public awareness content and materials as authorized by the Cannabis Act. The Cannabis Act provides for public awareness campaigns addressing potential harms of cannabis and other substances to specific populations, data collection and analysis of the public health impacts of legalizing the recreational use of cannabis, and substance misuse prevention/substance use disorder treatment/mental health treatment/education to address its negative impacts. The primary areas that service delivery will focus on in suburban, other urban, and rural areas of Illinois (excluding the City of Chicago): • Reduce alcohol, marijuana, and other drug use among 12-18 year olds. • Reduce alcohol, marijuana, and other drug use among 18-25 year olds. • Reduce the non-medical use of prescription drugs by youth and/or adults. • Increase and/or maintain participation of public schools in the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS). NOTE: This goal applies to Applicants proposing to target 12–18-year-olds.
Federal Authorization
Title XIX, Part B - Block Grants Regarding Mental Health and Substance Abuse, Section 1921 - 1935, 1941-1956
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
20 ILCS 301 Short Title - Alcoholism and Other Drug Abuse and Dependency Act
Objective
The purpose of this program is to provide a funding mechanism for the development and planned implementation of statewide public awareness campaigns that comply with the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (PA 101-0027, the Act) as well as other projects referenced in the Cannabis Act. The PA campaigns should be informative and engaging, serve the general public and specific populations, and use best practices in health and behavioral health communications. This program is being released by the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR) during state fiscal year (SFY) 2020 with planning and implementation projects subject to appropriation. Goal 1: Reduce 30-day alcohol rates among 8th-12th graders in the suburban, rural, or other urban service area(s) by: Goal 2: Reduce the non-medical use of prescription drugs by 8th-12th graders and adults in the suburban, rural, or other urban service area(s) by addressing the following contributing factors: Goal 3: Using the IYS 2016: Percent of Public Schools Completed by CCAs map (Appendix A) as a baseline, increase and/or maintain IYS participation of public schools, at minimum, in the suburban, rural, or other urban service area to ensure that at least 70% of the students in each grade (8th, 10th, and 12th) in the public schools participate. Goal 4: Using the map as a baseline, increase and/or maintain IYS participation of public schools, at minimum, in the suburban, rural, urban or other urban communities and counties in Illinois to ensure that at least 70% of the students in each grade (8th, 10th, and 12th) in the public schools participate. Note: This goal applies to Applicants proposing to target 12-18 year olds
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Reference terms in Part 3 of the UGA: program-specific terms and conditions. For Public Awareness Campaigns: 1. The use of the SPF to guide all aspects of all PA campaigns. 2. The use of communication campaign standards such as the use of focus groups, stakeholder interviews, etc. with general and specific targeted populations to inform messaging, materials, and dissemination plans. 3. Close collaboration with IDHS/SUPR in the approval process of developed messages, materials, dissemination plans for each campaign. 4. Timeline of different phases of work to be accomplished with specific deliverables for each phase for each campaign. 5. Development of persuasive scientifically and medically accurate messages targeting the Illinois general population, specific populations including but not limited to children, adolescents, parents, pregnant or breastfeeding women, immigrants and non-US citizens, and populations most impacted by the war on drugs focused on the potential health and safety risks associated with intentional or unintentional cannabis use and broader issues related to cannabis. 6. Development of persuasive scientifically and medically accurate messages and collaboration with existing statewide and local existing communication campaigns regarding the health and safety risks associated with alcohol, tobacco, illegal drug use (including prescription drugs misuse). 7. Development of educational materials for purchasers of cannabis with feedback for relevant state agencies. 8. Development of cannabis educational materials for school-based substance use prevention programs and Illinois schools. 9. Development of educational materials for specific populations, as defined by IDHS/SUPR. 10. Development of educational materials for populations most affected by the war on drugs. 11. Collaboration with local health departments, community-based organizations including substance use prevention/treatment/recovery grantees, statewide training and technical assistance vendor, statewide substance use prevention evaluation vendor, and community stakeholders to understand local needs and implications for statewide campaigns. 12. Development of PA campaigns that are specific to Illinois specific and general population(s) that meet the requirements of the Act and those of IDHS/SUPR communication campaign standards. 13. Development of implementation and dissemination plans that include a variety of platforms, activities, and partners. Plans should include specific platforms that will reach all identified specific populations (e.g. pregnant women, non-US citizens, adolescents) and a timeline for activities. These activities are expected to start on July 1, 2020 after award of a new grant agreement to successful applicant as determined by available funding. 14. Assure that all materials and content developed for PA campaigns are consistent with and build upon the work of the Let’s Talk Cannabis Illinois website and corresponding materials. 15. Assure that there is alignment between developed materials and content, the overall focus on equity of the Act, and specific components of the Act. 16. Assure that there is alignment and agreement between developed materials and content and recommendations from the Adult Use Cannabis Health Advisory Committee and the Restore, Reinvest, and Renew Program Board. For Services including Training: 1. Only evidenced-based curricula will be used 2. Evaluation coponenets must be integrated 3. All required reporting will be delinated through grant agreement exhibit language 4. SUPR/DMH co-occuring focus must be a consideration for prevention, treatment, recovery services 5. SUPR/DMH co-occuring focus must be a consideration of training
Eligible Applicants
ALL;
Applicant Eligibility
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) is seeking applications from community-based public and private not-for-profit organizations and governmental units to provide substance use disorder prevention services in a region(s) of more than 1,000,000 total residents or statewide. For specific guidance please refer to IDHS/SUPR provider website: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29747 1.Have a Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) 2.Have an current DUNS number 3.Have a current registration with WWW.SAM.GOV 4.Register and be in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State (does not apply to government entities and schools) 5.Register with the GATA system in the Grantee Portal
Beneficiary Eligibility
Recipients of State and U.S. Territory Governments; or Tribal Organizations. NOTE: Only the Red Lake Band of Chippewa Indians is eligible for direct award of Block Grants for Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse Funds, per the PHS Act.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
No Credentials or Documentation are required. This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Subpart E - Cost Principles. Please refer to IDHS grant webpage for the most current information regarding credentials needed. https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=85526
Preapplication Coordination
Applicant agencies are not eligible for a grant award until they have pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, www.grants.illinois.gov. During pre-qualification, Dun and Bradstreet (now known as Unique Entity Identification UEI) verifications are performed including a check of Debarred and Suspended status and good standing with the Secretary of State. The pre-qualification process also includes a financial and administrative risk assessment utilizing an Internal Controls Questionnaire and a programmatic risk assessment. If applicable, the agency will be notified that it is ineligible for award. The entity will be informed of corrective action needed to become eligible for a grant award.
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Portions of 2 CFR 200/45 CFR Part 75 applies to this program. The Chief Executive Officer of the State, Territory, or Tribal Organization (limited to the Red Lake Band of the Chippewa) must apply annually for an allotment. Application Procedures 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Portions of 2 CFR 200/45 CFR Part 75 applies to this program. The Chief Executive Officer of the State, must apply annually for an allotment. New applicants: After having completed the licensing process of the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (SUPR) and being approved to hold a license, an organization can operate as a non-funded entity. In the event that the licensed organization desires to obtain funding to serve eligible indigent individuals and/or their families, they may submit a request for funding to SUPR. An application for funding can be submitted by responding to a Request for Proposal issued by the Illinois Department of Human Services or by sending a letter of inquiry regarding the availability of future funding opportunities. This inquiry may be emailed to Leanna.Altamore@Illinois.gov. The letter should highlight the following: •Rationale for and amount of funding requested. •Population and geographic area to be served. •Number of persons projected to receive services. •Verification of unmet need. •Brief history of the organization/individual vitae. •Three letters of community support. •Provider's ability to deliver services using evidence based models. •Provider's history in delivering substance use disorder treatment and other related services. Responses should be brief and the letter should not exceed more than five pages, single-spaced on standard 8.5 x 11 paper. Each letter of inquiry will be reviewed on its own merit and a response will be issued regardless of whether or not funding is available or awarded. If proposal is accepted, must submit Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ), Uniform Grant Application, Budget in CSA Tracking System, and Programmatic Risk Assessment. See https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=85526
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Applications must fulfill statutory and Federal regulations and regulatory requirements.
Award Procedures
Review and Selection Process: Applications will be reviewed by a panel established by staff from IDHS. Panel members will read and evaluate Applications independently using guidelines furnished by IDHS. Scoring will be on a 100-point scale and up to an additional 5 points for plans to coordinate with local DHS Family and Community Resource Center(s) to advertise job vacancies and hire TANF and SNAP clients. Scoring will not be the sole award criterion. Review teams comprised of three individuals serving in IDHS will be assigned to review Applications. Applications will first be reviewed and scored individually. Scores will be sent to the application Review Coordinator to be compiled and averaged to produce the final application score. Proposal Scoring: Application Narratives will be evaluated on the following criteria: Executive Summary Not scored Capacity – Agency Qualifications 20 points Designated Service Area 10 points Needs Statement 20 points Description of Program Services 40 points Agency Evaluation and Reporting 10 points Budget and Budget Narrative Not scored TOTAL 100 POINTS The application criteria to be reviewed and scored are found under each category in this announcement in Section F. Content and Form of Application Submission. NOTE REGARDING LOCAL OFFICE COORDINATION: Up to an additional 5 points will be awarded to agencies whose Applications include plans to coordinate with the local DHS Family and Community Resource Center(s) to advertise job vacancies and hire TANF and SNAP clients. An award shall be made pursuant to a written determination based on the evaluation criteria set forth in the grant application. A Notice of State Award (NOSA) will be issued to enable the applicant to make an informed decision to accept the grant award. The NOSA shall include: a. The terms and condition of the award. b. Specific conditions assigned to the grantee based on the fiscal and administrative and programmatic risk assessments. 3) Upon acceptance of the grant award, announcement of the grant award shall be published by the awarding agency to Grants.Illinois.gov.
Deadlines
Applications for the current fiscal year must be received prior to May 1st.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
From 30 to 60 days.
Appeals
Refer to DHS Merit Based Review Policy - Appeals Process
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
Each allotment is available for obligation and expenditure during the fiscal year it was allotted, through the end of that fiscal year for which the State is granting the award. Annual continuation awards will depend on the availability of funds. Statutory Formula: Title XIX Chapter Part B Subpart II and III Public Law 106-310 Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing. This program has MOE requirements, see funding agency for further details. Additional Information: Under 42 USC 300x-30, States expenditure for authorized activities at a level that is not less than the average level of such expenditures maintained by the State for the 2-year period preceding the fiscal year for which the State is applying for the grant
Uses and Restrictions
SAPS programs must deliver the following services: 1. Deliver evidence-based model Youth Prevention Education • Select and deliver an evidence-based model youth prevention education program(s) that has demonstrated outcomes in reducing alcohol use with 6th-12th grade students. • In coordination with the delivery of the evidence-based curriculum/a, deliver an additional session addressing opioids. • Deliver the selected evidence-based youth prevention education curriculum/a with fidelity in schools during the school day and for the entire grade (i.e., all 6th grade students or all freshman in the school) and in accordance found in the Appendix B. See Appendix B for the list of the evidence-based Youth Prevention Education model programs. For more information regarding the additional opioid sessions: www.prevention.org/Professional-Resources/Professional-Resources/Opioid-Education-Resources/ 2. Plan for and deliver two communication campaigns addressing underage drinking and non-medical use of prescription drugs • Promote and implement a communication campaign that aligns with IDHS evidence-based standards (e.g., focus group testing, determining the communication channels best for the community, reinforcing the message) that addresses the contributing factors for reducing past 30-day alcohol use in high school(s) and/or communities. • Promote and implement a communication campaign that aligns with IDHS evidence-based standards (e.g., focus group testing, determining the communication channels best for the community, reinforcing the message) that addresses the contributing factors for reducing prescription drug use. See Appendix C for the communication campaign planning and implementation standards. 3. Recruit schools to participate in the administration of the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS) • Identify and create a list of all public schools in the service area that house 8th, 10th, and 12th grades. The list will include the name of the school, address, and name of the principal and name of another school representative or contact that can be instrumental in recruitment. • Create and implement an annual IYS Recruitment Action Plan to increase IYS participation of public schools, at minimum, in the service area. • Provide regular reports to IDHS regarding progress towards IYS recruitment and administration. The deadlines and format to for reporting will be determined by IDHS. For more information regarding the Illinois Youth Survey: iys.cprd.illinois.edu/ 4. Conduct two activities that focus on the (1) underage drinking and alcohol misuse and the (2) prescription and opioid drug use that match the daily health themes according to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Prevention Week schedule • Engage the Youth Advisory Committee in the planning of two activities. • Promote the event with local media, schools, and community residents in the service area. At least three channels must be identified and used to promote the events in the service area. • Report the date, time, location, and a brief description of each activity at least 30 days in advance to IDHS or its provider. • Conduct two activities that are designed to raise community awareness regarding (1) underage drinking and alcohol misuse and the (2) prescription and opioid drug use in accordance with and during SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week schedule. To learn more about SAMHSA’s National Prevention Week: www.samhsa.gov/prevention-week/ 5. Raise awareness regarding the drug take-back programs in the service area • Identify the locations in the service area that take back prescription drugs and make a list that includes the name of the place, address, and hours of operation (if applicable). • Plan for and distribute the list in the service area. • Plan for and distribute educational materials about the potential for abuse of medications, safe disposal and safe storage. • Promote a prescription drug take back event in the service area in coordination with the National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day which aims to provide a safe, convenient, and responsible means of disposing of prescription drugs while also educating the public about the potential for abuse of medications. 6. Establish a Youth Advisory Committee • Develop and/or work with an existing Youth Advisory Committee. Members of the committee must represent the service area. ? If one or more age groups are targeted to participate on the committee, the youth must be close in age (no more than three years difference). ? Youth must reflect the demographics in the community and include a cross-representation of youth (e.g., low to high or no school and/community involvement, good to poor academic performance, low to high or no school attendance, diverse areas of interests and hobbies, values, beliefs, and perspectives, reflective of LGBTQ-oriented youth). ? At least 12 youth must serve on the committee. ? The committee must regularly (e.g., weekly, monthly and not daily) meet during the school year, at minimum. • The Youth Advisory Committee should be engaged in the following activities, at minimum, to ensure all services and activities are relevant for the target population: (1) the communication campaign(s), (2) National Prevention Week activities. 7. Develop a Resource Guide Develop one resource guide that identifies all substance use disorder treatment and human service organizations (e.g., afterschool programs, mental health counseling, sexual assault prevention, school-based health clinics that are open to the community, etc.) in and near the service area for linkage and referral purposes. Support for project grants funded by the cannabis tax revenue only. Program authorizes funds to be used for planning implementation of projects outlined in the Cannabis Act as developed by IDHS. The proposed program must provide reporting of project outputs and evaluation of proposed impacts. Project include Public Awareness (PA) Campaigns, SUPR and DMH joint workplans focused on services supported by cannabis funding. These projects are restricted from receiving federal funding as per mandatory attestation required by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Administration (SAMHSA).
Reports
Reporting: A. The Provider will submit monthly expenditure documentation forms (EDFs) in the format prescribed by IDHS. The EDFs must be submitted no later than the 15th day of each month for the preceding month by email. B. The Provider will report, at minimum, the programmatic information listed below using the Department’s reporting format and by the established deadlines. a. Unduplicated number of participants served for demographics (age, gender, race, and ethnicity). b. Time allocation for service delivered. c. Program service activities – number of sessions/activities, length of sessions/activities, frequency of sessions/activities. d. Provider agency administrative information: staffing, sites, subcontracts, and other program information as required. C. The Provider will submit one IYS Action Plan. D. The Provider will submit one Resource Guide. E. The Provider will submit plans for communication campaigns. F. The Provider will submit Youth Advisory Committee(s) meeting agendas and meeting minutes including any handouts or presentations and rosters for each group. G. The Provider will submit one Annual Report regarding implementation of the services and activities in a format prescribed by IDHS and by the established deadline. H. The Provider will provide a status update regarding Illinois Youth Survey recruitment in a format determined by IDHS and by the established deadlines. I. The Provider will submit audits and/or Financial Reports in a format provided by IDHS and by the established deadlines.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503 This program is subject to 45 CFR Part 75, Subpart F - Audit requirements and has a compliance supplement.
Records
Grantee must keep complete records on the disposition of funds, and records related to the grant must be retained for 3 years.
Account Identification
001344426490001NE ; 036844426490001NE
Obligations
All programs combined Fiscal Year 2021: $17,837,5277 Fiscal Year 2022: $16,899,865
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
All programs combined average Fiscal Year 2021: $206,932- $1,005,000 Fiscal Year 2022: $248,846 - $1,057,50
Program Accomplishments
NA
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
45 CFR Part 96 - Block Grants; Subsections of 45 CFR Part 75, as identified under §75.101(d); website at https://www.samhsa.gov/grants/block-grants.2 CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements 30 ILCS 500 Illinois Procurement Code Sec. 1-10. Application
Regional or Local Assistance Location
None.
Headquarters Office
Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery 600 East Ash Street, Building 500, Third Floor Springfield, IL 62703
Program Website
http://www.samhsa.gov; http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=114615;
Example Projects
SA00-060-0001 Street Outreach Services; SA00-060-0001 DCFS Will County Family Court; SA00-060-0001 12 bed detox program; SA00-060-0001 DCFS Counseling for low-income dads; SA00-060-0001 Oxford Houses; SA00-060-0001 Supportive Release Center; SA00-060-0019 ROSC-ISN; SA00-060-9000 Community Intervention Arch Project; SA00-060-9999 MISA Residential Crisis Stabilization; CANN-060-2786 Permanent Supportive Housing; SA00-060-0008 Gambling Disorder Hotline; Gambling Outreach
Published Date
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2018 : $6,500,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range