NOFO: Advancing Strategies to Deliver and Sustain Chronic Disease Self-Management Education Programs (US)

The purpose of this funding opportunity is to develop and implement multi-faceted strategies that support the delivery and sustainability of evidence-based chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs for older adults (age 60 and older) and individuals with disabilities with one or more behavioral health conditions and older adults and individuals with disabilities with one or more stressors that are negatively impacting their behavioral health through a statewide initiative.

Goals

• This funding opportunity has two goals:
  • Through a statewide initiative, develop capacity (e.g., instructors, partnerships, and referral networks) to increase the number of older adults and adults with disabilities in the target population who participate in evidence-based chronic disease self management education (CDSME) and support programs.
  • Develop and disseminate 508-compliant resources specific to your grant learnings to enhance knowledge in serving the target population and aid in the sustainability of programs.

Focus Areas

• Chronic Disease and Behavioral Health Conditions among Older Adults: Chronic conditions, such as hypertension, diabetes, and arthritis, are prevalent among older adults. Approximately 95% of older adults have at least one chronic condition, and nearly 80% have two or more. Behavioral health is the promotion of mental health and well-being, the treatment of mental and substance use disorders, and the support of those who experience and/or are in recovery from these conditions.
• Chronic Disease and Behavioral Health Conditions Disparities: Racial/ethnic disparities exist in the burden of chronic disease and behavioral health conditions. Underserved populations and communities, such as adults with disabilities, those living in rural areas, communities of color, Native American communities, members of the LGBTQ+ communities, and those adversely affected by persistent poverty, experience greater burden.
• Increasing Participation in Evidence-Based Community Programs to Mitigate the Chronic Disease and Behavioral Health Burden: Empowering older adults to engage in evidence-based chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs to better manage their conditions can help mitigate the chronic disease and behavioral health burden.

Funding Information

• Estimated Total Funding: $6,203,143
• Award Ceiling: $1,250,000 per project period
• Award Floor: $1,100,000 per project period
• Expected Number of Awards: 5
• Duration: 36-month project and 36-month budget periods.

Expected Outcomes

• Outcomes will include:
  • Increase the number of individuals who participate in evidence-based CDSME programs, while reaching the grant’s target population.
  • Increase partnerships and collaboration between the Aging and Disability Services Network, behavioral health providers, and other key organizations.
  • Increase the knowledge of the field by developing and disseminating resources and learnings from your grant for other organizations to replicate similar projects in their communities.

Eligibility Criteria

• Domestic public or private non-profit entities including state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education.
• Domestic public or private non-profit entities including state governments, county governments, city or township governments, special district governments, independent school districts, public and state controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments, public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Native American tribal organizations, nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status, private institutions of higher education, faith-based organizations, and community-based organizations.

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