Planning Phase: Increasing Well-Woman Visits - Community Grant Program
IWWVP
CSFA Number: 482-00-2545
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Public Health (482)
Agency Identification
IDPH: Office of Women's Health
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The Increasing Well-Woman Visits – Community (IWWV-C) Grant Programs were designed to address Illinois Title V priority of assuring accessibility, availability and quality of preventive and primary care for all women, particularly for women of reproductive age. More specifically, the goal of the grant is to increase the percent of women ages 18-44 with a preventive medical visit (well-woman visits) in the past year.
Planning Phase – Grantees must develop a plan to increase well-woman visits in their community
Federal Authorization
Title V - 93.994
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
77 Ill. Adm. Code 630
Objective
The goal of the grant is to increase the percent of women ages 18-44 with a preventive medical visit (well-woman visits) in the past year.
Program Objectives:
• Assist women 18-44 with accessing quality, comprehensive preventative care (e.g., Mammogram, pap and pelvic exams, emotional well-being, tobacco and substance use, violence and injury prevention, sexual health and healthy relationships, and physical health and health promotion).
• Support evidence-informed guidance, to address behavioral, social, and environmental determinants of health.
• Assist communities with assessing the barriers to women scheduling preventative care visits.
• Increase awareness of the importance of well-woman visits for at least 75% of staff at grantee organization.
UGA Program Terms
July 1st through June 30, one-year grant cycle
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Registration and prequalification is required before an organization can apply for an award
Beneficiary Eligibility
None
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Healthcare
Credentials / Documentation
Local health departments, Federally Qualified Health Centers, WIC clinics, Community groups with 501-C3 status, Other safety net providers
Preapplication Coordination
None
Application Procedures
N/A
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Grants will be reviewed by program staff during a competitive review process. The categories are as follows: Scope of Work: Community need; Applicant capacity; Target audience clearly defined; Plan provided with detailed activities; Work Plan: Activities, outcomes and measurements are provided and aligned with program goals and objectives; Information provided in the SMARTIE format; Budget::Budget reasonable and justified
Award Procedures
These grant applications are considered competitive and will be scored. Those receiving low scores may not receive funding or may receive an amount less than requested.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
3-6 months
Appeals
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.
Renewals
There are no renewal awards for this grant program. Grantees must submit a new application for each grant cycle.
Uses and Restrictions
Title V legislation specifically prohibits indirect costs and 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 ProgressReports will be due on the 15th of the month following the closure of the quarter; and End of GrantReport will be due forty-five days from the last date of the grant period. All reports and monthlyreimbursement forms shall be submitted through the EGrAMS 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
0872-48260-1900-0000
Obligations
PY($81,070.32); CY($162,140.64)
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$18,000-$30,000 (Average award was $27,023.44 for the one-year grant)
Program Accomplishments
Focus on developing a plan to increase well-woman visit in grantee's respective community (catchment area).
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
IDPH, Office of Women's Health & Family Services, 535 W. Jefferson St, 1st Floor, Springfield, IL 62761
Published Date
11/22/2021
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $81,070
FY 2023 : $81,070
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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