Enhancing and Expanding Breastfeeding - Illinois
EEB
CSFA Number: 482-00-2544
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Public Health (482)
Agency Identification
IDPH: Office of Women's Health
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
This initiative seeks to bolster the substantial progress Illinois has made on measures related to breastfeeding over the past several years (e.g., increase in breastfeeding initiation rate). The specific objectives of the program include improving the continuity of care and support for breastfeeding throughout the state, enhancing workforce development through training and the creation of tools for health care professionals who provide services to pregnant individuals, and developing and implementing programs that promote health equity in lactation support.
Federal Authorization
Title V - 93.994
Illinois Statue Authorization
n/a
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
n/a
Objective
• Improve the continuity of care and support for breastfeeding throughout Illinois. • Enhancing workforce development through training and the creation of tools for healthcare professionals who provide services to pregnant individuals. • Developing and implementing programs that promote health equity in lactation support.
UGA Program Terms
July 1st through June 30th of a two-year grant cycle
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Illinois Public Health Institute
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Non-competitive
Subject / Service Area
Healthcare
Credentials / Documentation
n/a
Preapplication Coordination
None
Application Procedures
Applications must be submitted via the Illinois Department of Public Health's online grant administration and management system, accessible at idphgrants.com. The application format is provided online and must be completed in its entirety. Please note that “Instructions” boxes appear on screens throughout the online application, and it is suggested that applicants click on these for additional guidance and tips for completion
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Proposals will be reviewed by program staff, only the named organization is eligible for award
Award Procedures
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. Funds will be disbursed based on monthly financial reports.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
3 - 6 months
Renewals
There are no renewal awards for this grant program. Grantees must submit a new application for each grant cycle.
Uses and Restrictions
Only 10% of the grant may be allocated to Administrative Costs
Reports
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 online grants management system
Audits
Audit requirements per JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code7000.90 or alternative audit requirements specific to program
Records
Grantees are required to maintain grant accounting records 3 years after the date they submit the Federal Financial Report (FFR). If any litigation, claim, negotiation, audit or other action involving the award has been started before the expiration of the 3-year period, the records shall be retained until completion of the action and resolution of all issues which arise from it, or until the end of the regular 3-year period, whichever is later.
Account Identification
872-48260-1900-0000
Obligations
FY24 (196,00.00) and FY 25 (196,000.00)
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$362,720.00 per 2-year grant cycle
Program Accomplishments
The Illinois Department of Public Health’s Office of Women’s Health and Family Services (OWHFS) receives federal Title V funding each year to improve maternal, child, and infant health outcomes across the state. Funded activities align with the state’s action plan and selected priority needs. In alignment with IDPH’s MCH Action Plan for 2021-2025, this program supports healthy pregnancies to improve birth and infant outcomes across Illinois. Fy 22 was the first year of this grant and
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
n/a
Regional or Local Assistance Location
n/a
Headquarters Office
Illinois Department of Public Health 535 W. Jefferson St., 5th Floor Springfield, IL 62761
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2021 : $23,970
FY 2022 : $181,360
FY 2023 : $181,360
FY 2024 : $196,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 46380012L | Illinois Public Health Institute | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2025 | 392,000 |