Hospital Preparedness-Pediatric Preparedness

This program provides funding and support to hospitals and healthcare organizations in Illinois to improve their emergency preparedness for pediatric patients, aiming to reduce illness and injury among children and adolescents.

$249,000

Forecasted

Recurring

Grant Description

The Illinois Hospital Preparedness-Pediatric Preparedness Program aims to prevent and reduce childhood and adolescent death and disability due to illness and injury by enhancing emergency preparedness. This work is done in collaboration with the Emergency Medical Services for Children (EMSC) program. The program will provide guidance and assistance to hospitals, regional healthcare coalitions, and other healthcare entities to improve pediatric emergency preparedness. The grant period is from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $249,000

Total Program Funding

$249,000

Number of Awards

Matching Requirement

Yes - 10 percent

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Exclusive - see details

Additional Requirements

Illinois-based medical emergency response team as described in current version of FEMA Mobile Field Team, Specialty Area, Acute/Urgent Care Type 1, FEMA 508-8 typed resource Definitions – Medical and Public Health Resource.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

Not specified

Contact Information

Grantor

Theresa Tolar

theresa.tolar@illinois.gov

Phone

217-299-2363

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