IGPH-Office Health Promotion

Cardiovascular disease remains the number one cause of death in the United States and in Illinois. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. According to 2023 Illinois Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System data, over 30% of adults surveyed, reported being told they have high blood pressure. If not detected and controlled, an individual increases their chance of heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and heart disease. Extensive scientific evidence links preventable nonmedical factors, including systemic racism and the lack of economic opportunities, with poor health outcomes and increased mortality rates. Factors such as poverty, inadequate housing, no or poor health care, and other conditions, commonly referred to as social determinants of health (SDoH), contribute to the increased prevalence of hypertension and other risk factors of cardiovascular disease. One evidence-based strategy to address hypertension and improve cardiovascular health outcomes, is to create and/or enhance community-clinical linkages (CCL). CCLs are defined as connections between community and clinical sectors to improve population health, where the community organizations assist clinical providers in addressing SDoH. CCLs have been shown to improve care and support individuals, leading to behavioral changes and improve clinical health outcomes. A comprehensive CCL may involve health education, clinical and social determinants of health screenings, a referral process between sectors, and identifying provider champions. Program Description The purpose of this funding opportunity is for the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) to work with community-based and community-focused organizations to: • Increase community-clinical links to identify and respond to social services and support needs for populations at highest risk of cardiovascular disease with a focus on hypertension, • Increase multidisciplinary partnerships that address identified barriers to social services and support needs within populations at highest risk for cardiovascular disease, • Improve blood pressure control among populations within partner and community settings, • Reduce disparities in blood pressure control among populations within partner and community settings, and • Increase utilization of social services and support among populations at highest risk of cardiovascular disease to improve health outcomes.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s, The National Cardiovascular Health Program grant (Improving the Health of Americans Through the Prevention and Management of Diabetes and Heart Disease and Stroke (as listed on the Notice of Award))

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

Increased use of community-clinical linkages to improve blood pressure control; reduced disparities in blood pressure control; increased identification of social determinants of health that prevent individuals from achieving optimal health outcomes; and increased use of social services and support resources to improve cardiovascular health outcomes.

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07/01/2025-06/29/2026

Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations; Other;

Eligible applicants include community-based and community-focused organizations that serve adults 18 years and older. Examples include non-profits, faith-based organizations, senior centers, libraries, food banks, etc.

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Project Grants

Human Services

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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

Applications will be reviewed and scored on a 100-point rubric using the following criteria: Scope of Work, Work Plan Section, Budget Section, and Health Equity Checklist.

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

09/26/25

14 days

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.

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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 unless specifically allowed under grant program guidelines. Use of grant funds for prohibited purposes may result in loss of grant award and/or place the grantee at risk for repayment of those funds used for the prohibited purpose. Regardless of the source of funding (federal pass-through or State), all grant-funded expenses must be compliant with Cost Principles under Subpart E of 2CFR200 unless an exception is noted in federal or State statutes or regulations. Allowability Allowable – All grant funds must be used for items that are necessary and reasonable for the proper and efficient performance of the grant and may only be used for the purposes stated in the grant agreement, work plan, and budget. Items must comply with all applicable state and federal regulations. Allocable – Grant-funded costs must be chargeable or assignable to the grant in accordance with relative benefits received. The allocation methodology should be documented and should be consistent across funding sources for similar costs. Reasonable – The amounts charged for any item must be reasonable. That means the nature and amount of the expense does not exceed what a prudent person under the same circumstances would expend; and that the items are generally recognized as ordinary and necessary for the performance of the grant.

Quarterly reports are due 15 days after the end of each quarter.

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).

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$34,041.00 for up to three grantees. (Total amount: $102,124.00)

New competitive application.

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535 West Jefferson Street, Springfield, il

535 West Jefferson, Springfield, Il

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8/4/2025

FY 2026 : $1,206,246