Community-Based Reducing Tobacco-Related Disparities Grant

Application Period: 05/28/2026 - 06/29/2026 : 4pm

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State of Illinois Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Summary Information
Awarding Agency Name Public Health
Agency Contact Gail DeVito (gail.devito@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number CBRTRD-27
Funding Opportunity Title Community-Based Reducing Tobacco-Related Disparities Grant
CSFA Number 482-00-2688
CSFA Popular Name CBRTRD
Anticipated Number of Awards 2
Estimated Total Program Funding $900,000
Award Range $0 - $450000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching No
Requirements
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 05/28/2026
Application Date Range 05/28/2026 - 06/29/2026 : 4pm
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Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
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1. Awarding Ageancy Name: Illinois Department of Public Health
2. Agency Contatct: Name: Gail DeVito
a Phone: 217-785-1054
Email: gail.devito@illinois.gov
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3. Announcement Type: ☒ Initial announcement
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☐ Modification of a previous announcement
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4. Type of Assistance Grant
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5. IAngsetrnucmy eOnptp: ortunity CBRTRD-27
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6. NFuunmdbinegr :O pportunity Title: Community-Based Reducing Tobacco-Related Disparities
7. CSFA Number: 482-00-2688
8. CSFA Popular Name: Community-Based Reducing Tobacco-Related Disparities
9. CFDA Number(s): N/A
10 Number of Anticipated 2
. Awards:
11 Estimated Total Funding $900,000
.1 2 ASivnagillea bAlwe:a rd Range: $450,000
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1 3 Funding Source: ☐ Federal or Federal pass-through
. Mark all that apply ☒ State
☐ Private / other funding
14 Is Cost Sharing or Match ☐ Yes ☒ No
. 1 5 R In e d q ir u e ir c e t d C ? o sts Allowed? ☒ Yes ☐ No
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☐ Yes ☒ No
Restrictions on Indirect
Costs? If yes, provide the citation governing the restriction:
16 Posted Date: 5/28/2026
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17 Application Date Range: Start Date: 5/28/2026
. Leave the 'End Date' and End Date: 6/29/2026
'End Time' empty if there is End Time: 4:00 p.m.
no deadline.
18 Technical Assistance Session Offered: ☒ Yes ☐ No
. Session: Session Mandatory: ☐ Yes ☒ No
Date and time:
June 3, 2026, 2:00-3:00 p.m.
Conference Info/Registration Link:
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=mf8845b998b0cd9308f661d
e6c8045e85
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Agency-specific Content for the Notice of Funding Opportunity
A. Program Description
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) (Grantor), Office of Health Improvement, Bureau of
Health Promotion, Division of Chronic Disease, Tobacco Control Program will provide funding to two
community-based lead agencies to implement the Community-Based Reducing Tobacco-Related
Disparities grant. The lead agency will be funded to implement the grant in a distinct region of Illinois,
consisting of a minimum of nine Illinois counties, with combined tobacco and chronic disease adult
prevalence rates that are higher than the state average, and an established history consisting of a
minimum of five years of facilitating partnerships or coalitions related to public health, social services,
health improvement planning, health policy, and other related fields.
The lead agency will facilitate a regional tobacco prevention and control needs assessment, a strategic
planning process, and implementation of evidence-based tobacco prevention and control interventions
to inform coordination of strategies across local organizations and stakeholder groups, to strengthen
capacity in community-based organizations for effective provision of direct services to the target
populations, and to reduce geographic tobacco-related disparities. The target populations will include
individuals who use tobacco/other nicotine products and have one or more chronic diseases, low
socioeconomic status, low educational attainment, a behavioral health diagnosis, military/veteran status,
or pregnancy, and youth and young adults who are at risk for use of tobacco, e-cigarette/vaping
products, or other nicotine products.
The lead agency will facilitate a regional tobacco control coalition, which must include representation
from local health departments, healthcare systems, schools, colleges and universities, community-based
organizations, municipalities, park districts, housing authorities, community members, and other partners
in the assessment, planning, and implementation process. The lead agency will issue mini-grants, in
accordance with Grantor requirements, to community-based organizations, schools, behavioral health
facilities, or other organizations upon Grantor approval for implementation of tobacco control policy
initiatives, school-based youth prevention curriculum, youth engagement in tobacco prevention and
control, tobacco cessation in the behavioral health population, and other initiatives as approved by the
Grantor.
B. Funding Information
This award is utilizing ☐ federal pass-through, ☒ state and/or ☐ private funds.
This grant program is subject to appropriation of funds by the Illinois General Assembly and enactment
of the Illinois State Budget for Fiscal Year 2027.
C. Eligibility Information
Regardless of the source of funding (federal pass-through or State), all grantees are required to register
with the State of Illinois through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) website,
https://gata.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 (Unique Identity ID) number;
2. has an active SAM.gov account;
3. has an acceptable fiscal condition;
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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.
1. Eligible Applicants
Tax Exempt organizations that have the required experience and capacity specified in the program
description and grant scope of work are eligible to apply for this funding opportunity.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
n/a
3. Indirect Cost Rate
Indirect costs are allowed but not required.
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Annually, each organization receiving an award from a State grantmaking agency is required to enter
the centralized Indirect Cost Rate System and make one of the following elections for indirect costs to
State and federal pass-through grants:
I. Federal Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA);
II. Election of the de minimis rate;
III. Election not to charge indirect costs; or
IV. Negotiate an indirect cost rate with the State of Illinois.
The awardee shall make one election or negotiate a rate that all State agencies must accept unless
there are federal or State program limitations, caps or supplanting issues.
4. Other, if applicable
First time applicants are encouraged to complete the grant management training
available through the GATA Learning Management System at gata.illinois.gov/training.html.
D. Application and Submission Information
1. Address to Request Application Package
Applications must be submitted via the Illinois Department of Public Health's Electronic Grants
Administration and Management System (EGrAMS), accessible at idphgrants.com.
Since high-speed internet access is not yet universally available for downloading documents or
accessing the electronic application, and applicants may have additional accessibility requirements,
applicants may request paper copies of materials by contacting:
N/A. Applicants have access to EGrAMS.
2. Content and Form of Application Submission
All applications should be submitted electronically in EGrAMS. Grant application components, including
the budget and work plan, should provide sufficient detail to serve as a guide for grant implementation
throughout the period of performance, July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2027.
3. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
Each applicant, unless the applicant is an individual or Federal or State awarding agency that is exempt
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from those requirements under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal or
State awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)), is required to:
i. Be registered in SAM before submitting its application. If you are not registered in SAM, this
link provides a connection for SAM registration: https://sam.gov/SAM/
ii. provide a valid UEI in its application; and
iii. continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during
which it has an active Federal, Federal pass-through or State award or an application or plan
under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency.
The State awarding agency may not make a Federal pass-through or State award to an applicant until the
applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully
complied with the requirements by the time the State awarding agency is ready to make a Federal pass-
through or State award, the State awarding agency may determine that the applicant is not qualified to
receive a Federal pass-through or State award and use that determination as a basis for making a
Federal pass-through or State award to another applicant.
4. Submission Dates and Times
See 17 on Page 1 of this NOFO.
5. Intergovernmental Review, if applicable
n/a
6. Funding Restrictions
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.
Allowed Uses
Funding may be used for the following:
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Grantees will expend funds in accordance with the budget approved in EGrAMS and
and on file with the Department. Departmental approval of a budget, including subcontractors or
subgrantees, does not constitute written consent for the use of such services.
Prior Approval ONLY
With prior approval, funding may be used for the following:
1. Media development and placement. With IDPH approval utilizing the ITFC Media/Publication Approval
Form prior to final design and distribution, ITFC-funded media shall be limited to the following topics:
• Smoke-Free Illinois Act awareness/compliance
• Youth tobacco/vaping prevention/cessation
• Dangers/awareness of secondhand smoke exposure
• Benefits of smoke-free policies (smoke-free living and smoke-free outdoor policies)
• Benefits of tobacco retail policies
2. Educational display items related to ITFC-approved youth prevention curriculum program delivery.
Items shall not contain pictures, cartoon drawings, or lifelike models of vaping and tobacco products.
3. Promotional items related to ITFC program delivery (i.e., ITFC-approved youth prevention curriculum,
smoke-free multi-unit housing initiative, or behavioral health cessation assistance) including but not
limited to pencils, pens, hand sanitizers, magnets, stress balls, string bags, etc.
4. Registration and travel costs for in-state conferences/training related to grant work. The applicant
must demonstrate in the budget justification how grantee staff participation would align with ITFC
initiatives and benefit ITFC-funded staff.
5. Registration and travel costs for out-of-state conferences/training related to grant work. The applicant
must demonstrate in the budget justification how grantee staff participation would align with ITFC
initiatives and benefit staff. ITFC staff is limited to attendance at one out-of-state conference/training
opportunity per fiscal year.
6. Food/beverages for Engaging Youth for Positive Change (EYPC), youth engagement in tobacco
prevention and control youth group meetings.
Funding Use Prohibitions
Funding may NOT be used for the following:
1. Commingling of funds between separate grants or subgrants, even if the grants or subgrants are
related or the same population is being served.
2. Any expense for political or religious purposes;
3. Contributions or donations;
4. Fundraising or legislative lobbying expenses;
5. Payment of bad or non-program related debts, fines, or penalties
6. Contribution to a contingency fund or provision for unforeseen events;
7. Entertainment, food, beverages, or gratuities, except as noted under prior approval;
8. Membership fees;
9. Subscription costs;
10.Interest or financial payments or other fines or penalties;
11.Purchase or improvement of land or purchase, improvement or construction of a building;
12.Any expenditure that may create a conflict of interest or the perception of impropriety;
13.Audit expenses;
14.Salary and wages, fringe benefits, or contractual costs related to teaching in-person cessation classes,
unless related to implementation of strategies to increase tobacco dependence screening and treatment
at a behavioral health facility;
15.Tobacco cessation in-person class materials, including instructor and participant materials (i.e.,
workbooks, unless related to implementation of strategies to increase tobacco dependence screening
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and treatment at a behavioral health facility);
16.Tobacco treatment specialist certification;
17.Nicotine Replacement Therapy, including but not limited to nicotine patches, gum, or lozenges.
18.Tobacco products, electronic cigarettes, vaping products, or any other product containing nicotine;
19.Vape detectors.
Additional Funding Guidance
Source Documentation. Accounting records must be supported by such source documentation as
canceled checks, bank statements, invoices, paid bills, donor letters, time and attendance records,
activity reports, travel reports, contractual and consultant agreements, and subaward documentation.
All supporting documentation must be clearly identified with the Award and general ledger accounts
which are to be charged or credited. Records must be submitted with required financial reports for all
line-item expenditures exceeding $5000 in a reporting period.
7. Other Submission Requirements
Subgrantee Budget Detail Form. As sub-grantees will be included in the proposed budget, the applicant
must complete a separate sub-grantee budget form (available in Show Documents) for each sub-
grantee. Upload completed forms in the Grant Budget Detail tab by clicking the plus (+) icon in the File
column for the corresponding budget subline.
E. Application Review Information
Applications will be reviewed and scored by Department program staff for completeness, accuracy, and
scoring criteria identified below (See Section E.1.).
1. Criteria
Scoring Criteria
Application
Review Question/Criteria Section Page Title or Application Question Score
Need
Does the applicant provide data,
facts, and/or evidence that
demonstrate that the proposal
supports the grant program Scope of Brief Narrative Overview of Proposed
purpose? Work Activities 10
Capacity
Does the applicant demonstrate
its ability to execute the grant Applicant Background and Experience with
project according to project Scope of Tobacco Control Policy and/or Service
requirements? Work Delivery Work 10
Quality
Does the applicant demonstrate
that the project, in total, is well
articulated and in alignment Scope of Brief Narrative Overview of Proposed
with the project requirements? Work Activities 10
Clearly Defined Scope of Work
Are target audiences clearly Scope of Brief Narrative Overview of Proposed
defined and realistic? Work Activities 10
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Clearly Defined Scope of Work
Is there a complete summary of
methods and procedures that Brief Narrative Overview of Proposed
will be utilized to accomplish Activities
goals stated in the scope of Scope of
work? Work 10
SMARTIE Objectives and Work
Plan Detail
Are objectives Specific, Does the applicant use objectives that are
Measurable, Attainable, Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant,
Relevant, Time-Based, Inclusive, Time-Based, Inclusive, Equitable (SMARTIE)
Equitable and aligned with the and work plan activities aligned with the
grant guidelines? Work Plan grant guidelines? 20
Budget Detail and justification.
Are the budget items and justifications
valid and appropriate for the grant project?
Are sub-grantee budgets attached in the
“File” column?
If the applicant is purchasing supplies is the
Justifiable Budget cost per unit, total
Are the budget items and items purchased, and use of supplies
justifications valid and related to work plan program objectives
appropriate for the grant and activities explained.
project? Budget 25
Evaluation Brief Proposed Evaluation and Performance
Clearly defined ability to collect Measurement Plan
data and participate in Scope of
evaluation of grant initiatives. Work 5
Total 100
2. Review and Selection Process
This grant program is competitive, includes eligibility requirements, and limited funding. It is possible
that not all applicants will be selected for award.
Team Review Process
Merit-based review of applications, unless disclosed above, is conducted by one or more review teams.
Each review team will consolidate scores, and final application rankings may be adjusted to address
variability between teams.
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:
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 Submit the appeal in writing and in accordance with the grant application document through
IDPH's Merit-Based Review Appeal Request Form available here:
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.
 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.
Documentation of the appeal determination shall be sent to the appealing party and must include the
following:
 Standard description of the appeal review process and criteria
 Review of the appeal
 Appeal determination
 Rationale for the determination
 In addition to providing the written determination, the grant-making office may do the
following:
 Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and re-review all
submitted applications.
 Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and implement
improvements into the following year's grant evaluation process.
 Provide written notice to the appealing party as to how the identified actions will be remedied.
Appeals resolutions may be deferred pending a judicial or administrative determination when actions
concerning the appeal have commenced in a court of administrative body.
3. Anticipated Announcement and State Award Dates, if applicable.
Anticipated Announcement Date (if known): 5/28/2026
Anticipated Program Start Date: 7/2/2026
Anticipated Program End Date: 6/30/2027
F. Award Administration Information
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Upon completion of the review process and revisions if required, each successful grantee will receive a
grant agreement to be signed by the entity’s authorized official. The grant agreement is non-binding for
both parties until it has been fully executed by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
1. State Award Notices
A Notice of State Award (NOSA) shall be issued to the finalists who have successfully completed all
grant award requirements and have been selected to receive grant funding.
The NOSA will specify the funding terms and specific conditions resulting from applicable pre-award risk
assessments.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is exempt from utilizing the standard NOSA issued on
the GATA Grantee Portal. Successful applicants will receive an email notification from EGrAMS and
must review the funding terms and specific conditions in the grant agreement and accept utilizing an
electronically signature. Both the electronic signature in EGrAMS and a physical signature on the grant
agreement must be completed by an authorized representative of the grantee organization and
submitted to IDPH.
A Notice of Denial shall be sent to the applicants not receiving awards via EGrAMS.
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
N/A
All grantees receiving one or more federally-funded subawards from IDPH equal to or greater than
$30,000 must provide compensation information within EGrAMS prior to issuance of an award.
Grantees will not be able to sign grant agreements or amendment agreements until this requirement is
complete. Annual completion of this requirement is necessary for multiyear grants.
3. Reporting
All grantees are required to submit reports and other deliverables in accordance with the deadlines
specified for this grant, as required by the Department. Failure to submit required reports in a timely
manner may result in holding reimbursements and may affect future funding to the grantee. Reports will
be submitted electronically in the format required by the Department. Additional details will be provided
in grant agreements issued to selected applicants.
G. State Awarding Agency Contact(s)
Gail DeVito
Gail.DeVito@illinois.gov
H. Other Information, if applicable
N/A
Mandatory Forms -- Required for All Agencies
1. Uniform State Grant Application – Available at idphgrants.com for eligible applicants
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2. New to EGrAMS, click HERE to see how to Get Started
3. Project Narrative (included in EGrAMS application)
4. Budget (included in EGrAMS application)
5. Budget Narrative (included in EGrAMS application)
Other program-specific mandatory forms:
Personnel and Duties List, Subcontractor List, Subgrantee Budget, Subgrantee MOU.
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