Advancing Strategies to Deliver and Sustain Evidence-Based Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs to Support Older Adult Behavioral Health

The purpose of this grant is to expand the capacity of programs that support chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) initiatives targeting older adults and adults with disabilities. The overarching goals include increasing participation in evidence-based CDSME programs, fostering partnerships and collaboration among healthcare providers and organizations, and developing resources to disseminate learnings from the project for replication in other communities. Additionally, the grant emphasizes enhancing health outcomes by addressing behavioral health conditions and stressors while ensuring cultural competency, person-centered care, and trauma-informed approaches. The funding will support initiatives aimed at delivering evidence-based CDSME programs, building instructor and referral network capacity, and creating sustainable statewide strategies for chronic disease management education. Projects must focus on measurable outcomes such as increased program participation, development of strategic partnerships, and dissemination of accessible, 508-compliant resources. Indirect costs are allowable but capped at a specified percentage, and there are limitations on using funds for construction or unrelated activities. Eligible applicants include domestic public or private non-profit entities, state and local governments, Indian tribal organizations, higher education institutions, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations. Applicants must demonstrate capacity for statewide implementation, experience in health promotion programs, and collaboration with behavioral health providers. Submission requirements mandate electronic submission through Grants.gov with adherence to formatting and documentation standards, including project work plans, budget justifications, and letters of support. Applications must include detailed project narratives that address the objectives, expected outcomes, and plans for dissemination. Compliance with all regulatory and reporting requirements is essential for successful application processing. Evaluation criteria are based on a 100-point scale, with emphasis on project purpose and need, response to program goals, anticipated impact, organizational capacity, and budget justification. Specific evaluation aspects include measurable outcomes, quality assurance mechanisms, strategies for addressing challenges, and sustainability plans. The timeline for application submission, review, and award notification includes critical milestones, with the application deadline clearly stated in the funding opportunity announcement. Applicants are advised to ensure all registrations, including SAM.gov and Grants.gov, are completed well in advance to avoid submission delays.