IDPH: Office of Policy, Planning, and Statistics

The purpose of this grant is to improve healthcare provider(s) knowledge of infection control and prevention practices in healthcare facilities in the state of Illinois. The grantee, in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Prevention Program and Regional Infection Prevention Program (RIPP), will provide infection prevention and control guidance and support to long term care facilities (LTCFs), targeted acute care facilities, and local health departments. The grantee will do the following: • Provide infection prevention and control educational opportunities for long term care infection preventionists to enhance their knowledge and understanding of regulatory requirements and implementation of evidence-based infection prevention and control practices. • Deploy expert level infection preventionists to conduct on-site and remote infection control assessments at safety net and/or critical access hospitals using the CDC’s Infection Control Assessment and Response (ICAR) or similar/adapted tool as a guide. As part of this work, grantee will provide recommendations and technical assistance to facilities to mitigate gaps identified. • Identify and implement best practice strategies to engage nursing home administrators and corporate/system leadership in promoting infection prevention in LTCFs. This should include, but is not limited to, development of a business case for infection prevention in LTCFs. • Develop and curate a suite of up-to-date resources for LTCFs and acute care hospitals encompassing a range of topics related to infection prevention and control. This may include, but is not limited to, toolkits, presentations, learning aides, case studies, frequently asked questions (FAQ) document, and relevant regulations and policies.

301(A)AND317(K)(2)PHS42USC241(A)247B(K)2

20 ILCS 2310/2310-35

30 ILCS 708, TITLE 44: CHAPTER I: Section 7000

The purpose of this grant is to improve healthcare provider(s) knowledge of infection control and prevention practices in healthcare facilities in the state of Illinois. The grantee, in coordination with the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Healthcare Associated Infections and Antimicrobial Resistance (HAI/AR) Prevention Program and Regional Infection Prevention Program (RIPP), will provide infection prevention and control guidance and support to long term care facilities (LTCFs), targeted acute care facilities, and local health departments.

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09/01/2025 - 08/31/2026

Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses; Individuals; Other;

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Cooperative Agreements

Healthcare

Resumes of project staff are required

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.

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

Need: Does the applicant provide data, facts, and/or evidence that demonstrate that the proposal supports the grant program purpose? Capacity: (a) Does the applicant demonstrate its ability to execute the grant project according to project requirements? (b) Does grantee have experience in the last five years developing or implementing activities related to antibiotic stewardship at a regional or statewide level? Quality: Does the applicant demonstrate that the project, in total, is well articulated and in alignment with the project requirements? Clearly defined scope of work: (a) Are target audiences clearly defined and realistic? (b) Is there a complete summary of methods and procedures that will be utilized to accomplish goals stated in the scope of work? SMART: Are objectives specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and timely and aligned with the grant guidelines? Justifiable budget: Are the budget items and justifications valid and appropriate for the grant project?

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 TBD will be updated from the NOFO/NCFI

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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 following link https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ed4d113385de41feb38964a8005ce72b. Appeals must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice was published. 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. 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. 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..

Up to 3 years total

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Project funds may be used for costs associated with planning, organizing, and the implementation of other program elements to build infection prevention and control capacity in Illinois. Recipients may only expend funds for reasonable program purposes, including personnel, travel, supplies, and services (e.g., contractual support). 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. Use of grant funds for prohibited purposes may result in loss of grant award and/or place the grantee at risk for recouping of those funds used for the prohibited purpose.

Monthly financial & work plan reporting

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 number 063-48220-1900-0000. FAIN number NU51CK000350, NU50CK000559

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5/26/2022

FY 2019 : $248,000
FY 2020 : $470,991
FY 2021 : $2,132,822
FY 2023 : $980,000
FY 2025 : $450,000
FY 2026 : $450,000