IDPH: Office of Women's Health

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) administers the School Health Program which monitors certified school health centers operating in Illinois. The School Health Program also works with many school nurses/healthcare providers across the state who are not affiliated with a School Based Health Center but operate under the guidance of a school district providing care for school aged children. The Mental Health Training and Resource Grant (MHTR-23) seeks to provide additional funding to Illinois K-12 school districts, local health departments (LHD), federally qualified health centers (FQHC), and rural health centers (RHC) for mental health training related resources that are in addition to what the school district has currently in place. These funds are to complement current programs, workforce and other efforts underway. LHDs, FQHCs, and RHCs must partner with a local school district to be eligible (a letter of partnership must be included in the application). The range for each grant award is $200,000.00 to $250,000.00 per school district. If the grantee is an LHD, FQHC, RHC, serving more than one school district, then they may only partner with a maximum of two school districts (Must submit 2 separate grant applications).

93.354 Cooperative Agreement for Emergency Response: Public Health Crisis Response-2018

State of Illinois under 77 Ill. Adm. Code 641

State of Illinois under 77 Ill. Adm. Code 641

• Enhance mental health awareness and support programs within Illinois K-12 School Districts. • Reduce health disparities in mental health due to lack of access to training or resource availability. • Increase awareness, knowledge, competency and alignment in suicide prevention, assessment, and treatment for school and school personnel. • Provide mental health resources to students and staff of Illinois K-12 School Districts.

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1) Provide a letter of support from either the school superintendent, school principal, or a member of the school board presiding over the district the school is located in. 2) If grantee is a LHD, FQHC, or RHC a letter of partnership must be included. The letter must outline the following: a. The separate roles and responsibilities of each party (the applicant and staff of the school and/or school district) b. Acknowledgement that any mental health personnel charged to this grant, is included and justified in the application budget template and narrative (Note: it is expected that mental health staff charged to this grant spend at least 33% of their time offering mental health services in the school setting/specifically for students in the schools served). 3) Describe the Applicant’s demographic information by identifying the following: a. Number of schools served by the district. b. Number of school age children enrolled in the district (K-12) for the 2021-2022 School Year. c. Name of schools that will be specifically targeted to receive funding. d. Name and amount of any funding received for mental health training/resources.

Education Organizations; Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Other; For-Profit Organizations;

Regardless of the source of funding (federal pass-through or State), 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 DUNS 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. 1. Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants are limited to those agencies that are Illinois K-12 School Districts. This grant program is competitive, and funding is limited. Awards will be based on scores and available funding. It is important to note that all applicants may not receive an award.

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Project Grants

Healthcare

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The application format is provided via IDPH’s designated online grant application and management system which must be completed in its entirety. While some of the sections in the application relate specifically to the grant program of interest, many sections must be completed for all grant programs. Therefore, it might be helpful for your Agency to prepare standard responses for those sections. Please note that “Instructions” boxes appear on screens throughout theonline application, and it is suggested that you click on these for additional guidance and tips for completion.

Applications will be reviewed for: • Applicant Organization Information • Applicant Demographic need • Grant Project Proposal (Scope of Work) This is a competitive grant and not all applicants will be funded. Please ensure that all responses are detailed and completely address the question(s) asked. • Work Plan must provide objectives/goals with measurements and expected outcomes. Strategies must be Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, Timely, Inclusive and Equitable (SMARTIE). • Specific – Make your goals specific and narrow for more effective planning. • Measurable – Define what evidence will prove you’re making progress and reevaluate when necessary • Achievable – Make sure you can reasonably accomplish your goal within a certain timeframe. • Realistic – Your goals should align with your values and long-term objectives. • Timely – Set a realistic end date for task prioritization and motivation. • Inclusive – It includes those most impacted—into processes, activities, and decision/policymaking in a way that shares power. • Equitable – It includes an element of fairness or justice that seeks to address systemic injustice, inequity, or oppression. (Outcomes and measurements MUST align with the stated activities) • Budget Justification (in narrative of budget) • Applicant Certification • W-9 Form Health-Equity Based Review A significant portion of the application review will be based on how the application abides with the following areas: A) Addressing all components of the IDPH Health Equity Checklist B) Reference the Health Equity Definition C) Incorporation of key definitions from the IDPH Health Equity Checklist D) Reference to culturally and linguistically appropriate services E) Focus on the Social Determinants of Health

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. A Notice of State Award (NOSA) shall be issued to the finalists who have successfully completed all grant award requirements and have been selected to receive grant funding. The NOSA will specify the funding terms and specific conditions resulting from applicable pre-award risk assessments. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is exempt from utilizing the standard NOSA issued on the GATA Grantee Portal. Successful applicants will receive an email notification from IDPH’s designated online grant application and management system and must review the funding terms and specific conditions in the grant agreement and accept utilizing an electronically signature. Both the electronic signature and a physical signature on the grant agreement must be completed by an authorized representative of the grantee organization and submitted to IDPH. A Notice of Denial shall be sent to the applicants not receiving awards via IDPH’s designated online grant application and management system.

September 8, 2023 by 5:00 pm CDT

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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 GATA section of the IDPH website (www.dph.illinois.gov/GATA). o Appeals must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice was published. o 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. o 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. o The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by the agency within the time period set in the request. o 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. Documentation of the appeal determination shall be sent to the appealing party and must include the following: o Standard description of the appeal review process and criteria o Review of the appeal o Appeal determination o Rationale for the determination In addition to providing the written determination, the grant-making office may do the following: o Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and re-review all submitted applications. o Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and implement improvements into the following year's grant evaluation process. o Provide written notice to the appealing party as to how the identified actions will be remedied. Appeals resolutions may be deferred pending a judicial or administrative determination when actions concerning the appeal have commenced in a court of administrative body

No renewals for this award, new application for each grant is needed.

Matching funds (cash/in-kind contributions) are not required by the applicant. If your center receives cash/in-kind contributions, these need to be included in the total operating budget reported in EGrAMS and specified in the grant budget summary.

The Grantee will expend funds awarded under this agreement in accordance with the budget approved and on file with the Department. Departmental approval of a budget, including subcontractors or subgrantees, does not constitute written consent for the use of such services. The Grantee will not commingle funds between separate grants or subgrants, even if the grants or subgrants are related or the same population is being served. The Grantee and any approved subgrantees or subcontractors shall not expend any funds for promotional items unless the Department’s grant manager has given written permission to do so. Promotional items include, but are not limited to: calendars, pens, buttons, pins, magnets, gift cards, posters, and stationery. State of Illinois Grant Awards will not allow reimbursement of pre-award costs.

Financial and Quarterly reports are required as outlined in applicable work plan and grant agreement.

Audit requirements per JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code7000.90 or alternative audit requirements specific to program.

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.

063-482-70-1900-02-00

FY 24 9,431,751.26

$200,000.00-$250,000.00, average award information is not available.

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The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) administers the School Health Program which monitors the certified school health centers operating in Illinois for compliance with Title 77, Chapter I, Subchapter i, Part 641 School-Based/Linked Health Centers.

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Illinois Department of Public Health 535 W. Jefferson St., 1st Floor Springfield, IL 62761

https://www.dph.illinois.gov/

Mental Health Training and Resource Grant FY 22

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8/7/2023

FY 2023 : $5,800,000
FY 2024 : $9,431,752