Office of Health Promotion

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) Dementia Program will provide federal pass-through funds and state general revenue funds to create the Illinois Brain Health Project, which will focus on educating the public about modifiable risks and healthy lifestyle practices that promote brain health, best practice strategies to reduce the prevalence of key modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline, and the importance of recognizing cognitive decline early, particularly for diverse, underserved, and higher risk communities. This project must align with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s “BOLD Public Health Programs to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias,” relevant actions in the Healthy Brain Initiative: State and Local Road Map for Public Health, 2023-2027 (cdc.gov), and relevant strategies from the 2023-2026 Illinois Alzheimer’s Disease State Plan, namely Goal 2--to increase public awareness about brain health, risk reduction, and early detection of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias(ADRD) with a particular emphasis in underserved communities.

U.S.C. 247b- 12

410 ILCS 405--Alzheimer's Disease Assistance Act (P.A. 97-0768)

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The campaign will focus on educating the public about modifiable risks and healthy lifestyle practices that promote brain health, including best practice strategies to reduce the prevalence of key modifiable risk factors for cognitive decline and likely ADRD, particularly for diverse, underserved, and higher risk communities. This project should seek to strategize the integration of brain health and ADRD risk information into the health promotion messaging and risk reduction activities of other chronic diseases, such as collaboratively promoting shared lifestyle and health behaviors that support both brain health and physical health.

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March 20, 2024 through September 30, 2024

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

Eligible applicants include a public or private not-for-profit entity, or profit entity. Eligible applicants must be themselves, or be capable of and willing to coordinate the project with the Illinois Department of Public Health, the Illinois Department on Aging, and the Illinois chapter of a national non-profit organization whose primary mission is Alzheimer’s Disease, as these are the key collaborations recommended by CDC, the federal agency that is funding and overseeing the program, “BOLD Public Health Programs to Address Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias.” The Department encourages diverse applicants and organizations to apply. The grantee may apply for this grant but will not be eligible for a grant award until they are 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. If applicable, the entity 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.

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Project Grants

Education

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Applications must be submitted via the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Electronic Grants Administration and Management System (EGrAMS), accessible at www.idphgrants.com This work will occur between March 20, 2024, and September 30, 2024. The applicant must submit a project plan that describes how the award will be executed. The project plan should include necessary detail to enable the agency to manage the grant agreement activity against planned project performance. The grant application shall include information about the following: • Description of program capability by explaining the applicant’s expertise in developing workshops or educational programs, including consultation with subject matter experts, content development that reflects current best practices, and formatting that is easily accessible and adaptable. • Detailed description/information about the proposed project. • Describe how this program will be implemented including expected deliverables and project requirements. • List of goals to be accomplished during the grant period. • Outline objectives by month with a list of tasks that will be implemented to accomplish the objectives (Work Plan). The organization shall specify how the objectives will be measured to determine successful completion. • Outline the personnel supported by the grant. Include name and title of all staff participating on the project, percent of time projected that will be reimbursed through the grant funding. Include resume of project director as attachment. • Detailed budget by line item and justification. • Detailed marketing plan if applicable. Risk Assessment Questionnaire Information (completed within EGrAMS)- In response to the requirements of 2 CFR 200.205, the awarding agency is required to review the programmatic risk posed by applicants. Four risk categories are assessed through this questionnaire: 1. Quality of management systems and ability to meet the management standards; 2. History of performance; 3. Reports and findings from audits performed under Subpart F-Audit Requirements of this part or the reports and findings of any other available audit; and 4. The applicant’s ability to effectively implement statutory, regulatory, or other requirements imposed on awardees. Please note that a Health Equity Checklist Questionnaire is also required in EGrAMS and will make up 35% of the total scoring for the grant application. Progress report requirements – grantees are required to submit quarterly progress reports on their work plan objectives. Applications must be submitted via the Illinois Department of Public Health’s Electronic Grants Administration and Management System (EGrAMS), accessible at www.idphgrants.com.

This grant is competitive. Applications will be reviewed for content, work plan activities, budget proposals, health equity, and required application supplemental material. Applications will be scored on the criteria outlined in the Criteria section below. IDPH may also consider societal impact equity when evaluating applications for funding. A merit-based review will be scored by the Department grant committee consisting of two or more reviewers. Scoring will be based on the evaluation criteria listed above. Applications will be reviewed and scored on a 100-point rubric using the following criteria: 1. Scope of Work Section (45 pts)- Applicant capacity and experience; Need; Target audience clearly defined; Proposed implementation approach; Plan provided with detailed activities. 2. Work Plan Section (15 pts)- Activities, outcomes and measurements are provided and aligned with program requirements; Information provided in the SMART format 3. Budget Section (5 pts)- Budget reasonable & justified 4. Healthy Equity (35 pts)- Please see below 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.

After review, the anticipated award announcement is March 2024. 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

Applications must be submitted electronically through the Illinois Department of Public health Electronic Grants Administration & Management System (EGrAMS). Applications must be received by the close of business (4:00 p.m. CST) on March 6, 2024 unless prior arrangements have been made. Submission confirmation will be generated by EGrAMS.

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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: 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). 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. 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. Documentation of the appeal determination shall be sent to the appealing party and must include the following: Standard description of the appeal review process and criteria; Review of the appeal; Appeal determination; Rationale for the determination in addition to providing the written determination, the grant-making office may do the following: Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and re-review all submitted applications. Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and implement improvements into the following year's grant evaluation process. 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.

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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. Grant funds may not be used as matching funds for any other grant program. 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. Expenditure reports must be submitted monthly. To be reimbursable under the Department/Office of Health Promotion Grant Agreement, expenditures must meet the following general criteria: • Be necessary and reasonable for proper and efficient administration of the program and not be a general expense required to carry out the overall responsibilities of the applicant. • Be authorized or not prohibited under federal, state or local laws, or regulations. • Conform to any limitations or exclusions set forth in the applicable rules, program description, or grant agreement. • Be accorded consistent treatment through application of generally accepted accounting principles, appropriate to the circumstances. • Not be allocable to or included as a cost of any state or federally-financed program in either the current or a prior period. • Be net of all applicable credits. • Be specifically identified with the provision of a direct service or program activity. • Be an actual expenditure of funds in support of program activities, documented by check number, and/or internal ledger transfer of funds. Not be used for research or clinical care.

The grantee will be required to submit quarterly progress reports on their work plan objectives and quarterly reimbursement certifications within 30 days after the reporting period by e-mail (with scanned signature) or through the EGrAMS system: Failure to submit required reports in a timely manner will result in delays with approval of reimbursements. The final report and reimbursement certification are required to be submitted by October 31, 2024.

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.

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https://www.cdc.gov/aging/funding/php23/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Faging%2Ffunding%2Fphp%2F2023.html

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535 W. Jefferson St. Springfield, IL 62704

https://dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/alzheimers.html

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2/2/2024

FY 2024 : $500,000