Block Grant Expense Based Prevention Grants
CSFA Number: 444-26-1553
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
IDHS SUPR
Agency Contact
Shantel High
217.557.2707
shantel.high@illinois.gov
Short Description
CSUPS There are three primary areas that service delivery will focus on in the City of Chicago: • Reduce the rate of marijuana use among 8th-12th graders. • Reduce the non-medical use of prescription drugs among 8th-12th grader and adults. • Increase and/or maintain participation of public schools in the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS). CSAPS services targets various populations depending on the service. The primary target population for each drug and strategy follows below. The grant will support universal and selected services serving youth ages 12-18 or students in grades 6th-12th. Universal prevention strategies address the entire population with messages aimed at preventing alcohol and/or substance abuse; selected strategies target subsets that are deemed to be at risk for abuse. Marijuana-Focused Prevention • Youth ages 12-18 or students in grades 6th-12th grades are the target of the evidence-based curriculum/a focused on marijuana use outcomes. • Youth ages 12-18 or students in grades 6th-12th are the target of the communication campaign(s). • Retailers are the focus of environmental scan and retail education services. • The community is the target for the events associated with the National Prevention Week. Prescription Drug-Focused Prevention • The community is the target for the promotion of the drug take back programs. • Youth ages 12-18 and students in grades 6th-12th are the target of the additional session addressing opioids. • Youth ages 12-18 or students in grades 6th-12th are the target of the communication campaign(s). • Adults are the focus of the educational activities addressing social access. Illinois Youth Survey Administration • Schools housing 8th-12th grade levels are the target of the recruitment activities. SRSUPS Applicants must address one or more of the following overarching goals that service delivery will focus on in regions and through statewide initiatives in Illinois: • 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. SUPS There are three primary areas that service delivery will focus on in suburban, other urban, and rural areas of Illinois (excluding the City of Chicago): • Reduce the rate of alcohol use among 8th-12th graders. • Reduce the non-medical use of prescription drugs among 8th-12th grader and adults. • Increase and/or maintain participation of public schools in the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS). SRSUPS targets various populations. The Applicant must select at least one target population from the populations listed below. Target Populations: 1) Youth leaders in 6th-12th grades or 12-18 years of age 2) Municipalities 3) College students 4) High school student athletes 5) Youth (for education) in the 6th-12th grades 6) Prescribers of opioids
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
Goal 1: Reduce alcohol, marijuana and other drug use among 12-18 year olds in the suburban, rural, urban or other urban service area(s) in Illinois. Goal 2: Reduce alcohol, marijuana and other drug use among 18 – 25 year olds in suburban, rural, urban and/or other urban areas in Illinois. Goal 3: Reduce the non-medical use of prescription drugs by youth and/or adults in suburban, rural, urban and/or other urban service areas in Illinois. 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.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Public Housing Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
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.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Target Populations: 1) Youth leaders in 6th-12th grades or 12-18 years of age 2) Municipalities 3) College students 4) High school student athletes 5) Youth (for education) in the 6th-12th grades 6) Prescribers of opioids
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.
Preapplication Coordination
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. 2. 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. a) Pre-application 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 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 as a result of the Dun and Bradstreet verification. The entity will be informed of corrective action needed to become eligible for a grant award. b) The Application Procedure. An Application must be submitted in the format required by the Department and in the manner dictated by the Department. Refer to NOFO for detailed information. c) Award Procedure. 1) 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. 4) A written Notice of Denial shall be sent to the applicants not receiving awards. d) Appeals. Refer to DHS Merit Based Review Policy - Appeals Process
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.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Applications must fulfill statutory and Federal regulations and regulatory requirements.
Award Procedures
Grant awards are issued directly by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to the designated State Agency, Territory, or Tribal organization (limited to the Red Lake Band of the Chippewa).
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
N/A
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
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
SRSAPS Applicants must deliver at least one of the following services: 1. Youth Leaders: Deliver services to develop and support youth leadership with youth in 6th-12th grades or 12-18 years of age aimed at addressing underage drinking, marijuana, and other drugs • Recruit and engage schools and community-based providers to develop and administer youth leadership programs. • Provide training and technical assistance consultations and include the number that will be conducted with youth (12-18 years of age or 6th-12th grades) and adults and the number of youth and adults that participate. • Educate adults and youth leaders about the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS), the importance of quality data, and how it can be used for planning and tracking consumption and consequences. • Provide resources to enhance and develop the knowledge and skills of the youth and adult leaders related to the delivery of evidence-based prevention programs, practices, and policies. • Convene and maintain an advisory council to obtain feedback regarding the services provided and needed • Develop and maintain a website with credible resources for youth leaders and adult leaders. • Develop and use materials to promote the website and services of the grant. 2. Municipalities: Provide training, tools, and technical assistance to municipalities, law enforcement, and community coalitions and groups working to improve the alcohol environment through an Alcohol Policy Center • Develop trainings for local officials about the basics of alcohol policy. • Provide workshops to community groups on evidence-based alcohol policy strategies. • Participate and present at statewide meetings and conferences targeting law enforcement officials, local officials, criminal justice representatives, and prevention coalitions. • Provide tools, analysis, and case studies on alcohol topics relevant to Illinois. • Provide technical assistance consultations provided to communities on achieving specific alcohol-related goals. • Convene and maintain an advisory council to obtain feedback regarding the services provided and needed. • Develop and maintain a website that contains information about Illinois’ alcohol environment and culture, as well as resources designed to help communities review policies that prevent and reduce alcohol misuse. o This includes an inventory of municipal ordinances, suggestions on how to examine local policies to determine if they need to be strengthened, and ways to start a community discussion about alcohol issues. • Develop and use materials to promote the website and services of the grant. 3. College Students: Provide training and technical assistance to institutions of higher education to engage in alcohol and other drug prevention and participate in the administration of the Core Survey • Create a list of all higher education institutions (two and four-year institutions, public and private colleges and universities, and community colleges) and contacts that will need information regarding alcohol and other drugs (e.g., Deans, representatives that operate student health centers). • Conduct an assessment with higher education institutions to identify the consumption and consequence issues. • Identify and create a training plan to address issues identified • Conduct technical assistance consultations to higher education institutions to address needs • Conduct technical assistance consultations to address the needs • Create and/or identify technical assistance resources to address the needs. • Coordinate, promote, and recruit schools to participate in the administration of the Core Survey. • Develop and maintain a website page to provide alcohol and other drug resources and information regarding the Core Survey. • Develop and maintain a website with credible resources and website links Maintain an advisory council to obtain feedback regarding the services provided and needed. • Develop and use materials to promote the website and services of the grant. For more information regarding the Core Survey: http://core.siu.edu/surveys/index.php 4. High School Student Athletes: Provide substance use disorder prevention information and training to coaches, athletic directors, and parents of athlete about the impact of using alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs • Identify and/or develop materials regarding the impact of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs use on athletic performance, overall health, and injuries. • Promote the availability of the resources and materials. • Determine the content that needs to be shared with coaches, athletic directors, and parents (e.g., dangers of substance use during training activities, impact on athletic performance, signs and symptoms). • Educate adults and youth about the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS), the importance of quality data, and how it can be used for planning and tracking consumption and consequences. • Provide information regarding effective school policies addressing extra-curricular activities and drug testing and how these resources were promoted • Convene and maintain an advisory council to obtain feedback regarding the services provided and needed. • Develop and maintain a website with available credible resources and promote this website link. • Develop materials and use them to promote the website and services of the grant. 5. Youth in 6th-12th grades: Provide evidence and/or science-based educational prevention services to youth in grades 6-12 regarding alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs • Provide educational presentations and/or training regarding alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs and skill development to 6th-12th graders and include the number of participants targeted. • Provide educational materials and resources with adults and/or educators to reinforce the information share during the presentation(s) delivered. • Maintain communication with adult leaders and/or educators about the latest resources to reinforce information taught during the presentation(s) and/or trainings. • Educate adults, at minimum, about the Illinois Youth Survey (IYS), the importance of quality data, and how it can be used for planning and tracking consumption and consequences. 6. Prescribers of opioids: Educate prescribers (e.g., doctors, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, dentists, pharmacists) about effective prescribing practices, Medication-assisted Treatment (MAT), and referral resources • Identify and develop a summary of the promising practices, best practices, and evidence-based practices including new studies related to effective prescribing practices and pain management. This may include identifying the practices conducted by Illinois providers, activities and/or policies adopted in other states, as well as identifying recommendations developed by credible national organizations and federal agencies or their technical assistance contractors for prescribers (e.g., doctors, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, pharmacists). • Identify and create a repository of the available educational materials (e.g., prescribing practices and information regarding the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program) and when these resources are used (e.g., during medical school or pre-service, in-service and/or through continuing education). • Assess the existing practices and attitudes related to prescribing and related areas (e.g., use of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, referral to substance use disorder treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment, safe disposal) with at least one audience • Assess the available educational resources (e.g., types of content covered and audiences) and determine and summarize the gaps, as well as identify the most effective ways to address the gaps. • As needed, develop new materials and/or adapt existing educational materials/curriculum to enhance, expand, or address the identified gaps and for at least one audience(s) (e.g., doctors) • Determine effective and innovative methods designed to educate prescribers (e.g., webinars, on-site training and discussion, presenting at meetings and conferences, mentoring, training of trainers, tele-technical assistance). • Pilot and deliver prescriber education training assessing the content and method used to educate prescribers with at least one audience (e.g. doctors). • Assess the existing practices and attitudes related to prescribing and related areas (e.g., use of the Prescription Drug Monitoring Program, referral to substance use disorder treatment, Medication-Assisted Treatment, safe disposal). Conduct the survey with at least one audience. • Develop an outreach plan for recruiting schools (e.g., medical, dental, nursing, physician assistant, pharmacy) and professionals to participate in the training offerings made available. • Convene and maintain an advisory council of stakeholders to obtain feedback regarding services provided and needed • Develop and maintain a website to serve as a central repository for posting resources and important information related to prescribing practices and pain management. • Develop and use materials to promote the website and the services of the grant.
Reports
Periodic Financial Reports, Periodic Performance Reports, and Close out reports are required. Program Reports: Synar report is due on December 31. Cash Reports: A Federal Cash Transactions Report is due to HHS Payment Management Services on a quarterly basis. Expenditure Reports: Federal Financial Report SF-425 is due 90 days after the end of the budget period.
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 must keep complete records on the disposition of funds, and records related to the grant must be retained for 3 years.
Account Identification
Funded Program: 0013.44426.4900.000100NE FY2025 Funded Program: 0013.44426.4900.000100NE; 0013.44426.4900.000200NE WBS Elements: 444SAPC621-AP4A-VH56; 444SAPC621-PROV4B-VH56; 444SAPT024-PROVPC19-HH56
Obligations
Fiscal Year 2021: $2,483,188 Fiscal Year 2022: $2,986,149 Fiscal Year 2025: $25,174,765
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Fiscal Year 2021: $98,440 - $415,804 Average: $206,932 Fiscal Year 2022: $98,440 - $613,804 Average: $248,846 Fiscal Year 2025: $72,500 - $1,532,014 Average: $354,574
Program Accomplishments
Fiscal Year 2021: 12 awards made.
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.
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
Example Projects
SA00-060-0001 Street Outreach Services (Program ends 6/30/2024); SA00-060-0001 DCFS Will County Family Court (Program ends 6/30/2024); SA00-060-0001 12 bed detox program (Program ends 6/30/2024); SA00-060-0001 DCFS Counseling for low-income dads (Program ends 6/30/2024); SA00-060-0001 Oxford Houses; SA00-060-0001 Supportive Release Center (Program ends 6/30/2024); 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
1/1/1993
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2018 : $3,000,000
FY 2024 : $27,616,409
FY 2025 : $25,174,765
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
43CDZ03541-43CDZ03541PILSEN-LITTLE VILLAGE COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENT07/01/202406/30/20251,558,130
43CDZ03223-43CDZ03223Chestnut Health Systems, Inc.07/01/202406/30/20251,525,000
43CDZ03786-43CDZ03786Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago07/01/202406/30/20251,224,132
43CDZ03784-43CDZ03784Chestnut Health Systems, Inc.07/01/202406/30/20251,058,957
43CDZ03787-43CDZ03787Family Guidance Centers, Inc.07/01/202406/30/2025890,000