Healthy Family Lifestyles Illinois

The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), through its Office of Performance Management, is offering a competitive funding opportunity under the grant title "Healthy Family Lifestyles Illinois" (HFLI). This initiative is supported with federal pass-through funding from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), under CFDA number 93.988. The program is designed as a pilot effort to promote and implement CDC-approved family lifestyle programs in underserved communities, specifically within Peoria, Illinois. The IDPH seeks to support a single organization capable of managing a three-part program that includes direct implementation, a host site partnership, and a community referral partnership. The primary objective of the HFLI program is to develop and deliver a comprehensive family health intervention program using the "Healthy Weight and Your Child" curriculum, an evidence-based model approved by the CDC. The program targets black and/or Latino families in Peoria, reflecting the Department’s emphasis on health equity and targeted service delivery. The first year of the grant, covering July 1, 2025 through June 29, 2026, is intended to support planning and early implementation activities, including staff training, partnership development, and program acquisition. By the end of the first year, grantees must submit an implementation plan outlining milestones and a timeline for the subsequent two years of programming. To be eligible, applicants must be tax-exempt organizations operating in Peoria, Illinois. Additionally, applicants must be registered and prequalified through the Illinois GATA portal and meet multiple compliance checks including registration with SAM.gov, a valid UEI number, and good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State if applicable. The selected organization must demonstrate experience working with children and families, existing community trust, and the operational capacity to act as an implementation partner for a public health pilot. A strong application will detail prior relevant work, defined partnerships, and the ability to deliver CDC-compliant programming in a culturally appropriate manner. The total funding available is $20,000, with no cost-sharing or match requirement. One award will be issued to cover activities associated with program provision, host site coordination, and referral partner engagement. The funds may be used for personal services, supplies, travel, and certain contractual and indirect costs, with strict limitations on unallowable expenses like food, equipment purchases, or facility upgrades. A minimum of 10% of the budget must be allocated to address social determinants of health that impact program participation. Grantees will be required to submit quarterly reports, participate in monthly calls with IDPH, and seek prior approval for any promotional materials. Applications must be submitted via IDPH’s EGrAMS platform between June 30, 2025 and August 15, 2025 by 5:00 PM. The application must include a detailed project plan, letters of commitment from partners, and a clear sustainability strategy. Award announcements are expected by September 15, 2025, with funded work beginning retroactively on July 1, 2025. Organizations with sufficient progress during the first year may be eligible for up to two years of non-competitive renewal funding. Key program metrics will include referrals, participant demographics, and reimbursement methods. Contact for the grant is Keturah Tracy (keturah.tracy@illinois.gov | 217-620-8295), while overall program oversight is managed by Tiffanie Pressley at the Office of Health Promotion.

Letters of commitment are required. Dedicate 10% to addressing barriers. Include sustainability and detailed milestones.