The Ohio Department of Health (ODH), Office of the Medical Director, Bureau of Infectious Diseases, administers the Tuberculosis (TB) Program to support TB prevention and control activities across the state. The program offers assistance and consultation to local health departments and allied agencies, administers state grants to expand local TB control activities, collects and analyzes statewide TB surveillance data, and provides ongoing public and professional education. These efforts aim to identify and treat individuals with active TB, screen high-risk populations, and prevent the progression of TB infection to disease.
Funding for the TB Program is sourced from federal grants, specifically the Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number 93.116, under grant number 6 NU52PS910184. For the TB25 initiative, total funding was anticipated to be $45,000, with eligible agencies able to apply for up to this amount. The minimum grant award was set at $30,000. These funds are intended to enhance local TB prevention and control efforts, including activities such as case management, contact investigations, and targeted testing.
Eligible applicants for the TB Program grants are typically local health departments and other allied agencies currently involved in TB prevention and control activities within Ohio. The program focuses on continuation grant funds, primarily supporting agencies that have previously received funding and demonstrated effective TB control measures. This approach ensures the sustainability and enhancement of ongoing TB prevention efforts across the state.
The application process for the TB Program grants involves submitting a detailed proposal outlining the planned TB prevention and control activities, budget requirements, and expected outcomes. Applicants are required to complete the online application as guided by the solicitation document provided by ODH. The application must include specific goals, objectives, and performance indicators aligned with the state's TB elimination priorities.
Evaluation of grant applications is based on criteria such as the applicant's capacity to effectively implement TB control activities, the clarity and feasibility of proposed objectives, and the potential impact on TB prevention within the community. Additionally, adherence to reporting requirements and previous performance in TB control initiatives are considered during the review process.
