Special Diabetes Program for Indians Diabetes Prevention and Treatment Projects
Program Funding
Annual program obligations reported to SAM.gov.
Program Objective
To promote improved health care among American Indians/Alaska Natives through special diabetes prevention and treatment services with objectives and priorities determined at the local level. Since FY 2016, this program includes a new grant application process that directs Community-Directed Diabetes Programs to identify and implement at least one Indian Health Diabetes Best Practice with defined goals, objectives and key measures based on community assessment and results of diabetes care and outcomes audit. The funding mechanism is a competitive grant program.
Eligibility
Eligible Applicants
- Local governments
- Federally recognized tribes
- Native American organizations
The Public Health Service Act, as amended, states that the following groups are eligible to apply for grants: Indian Health Service (IHS) entities: Indian tribes or tribal organizations who operate an Indian Health program. This includes program under a contract, grant, cooperative agreement or compact with the IHS under the Indian Self-Determination Act; and Urban Indian organizations that operate an urban Indian Health program. This includes programs under a grant or contract with the IHS under Title V of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act.
Beneficiaries
- 20
- 36
- 5
- 9
American Indians/Alaskan Natives will be the ultimate beneficiaries of the funded projects through either prevention or direct treatment services.
How to Apply
Application Procedure
The preferred method for receipt of applications is electronic submission through Grants.gov. However, should any technical problems arise regarding the submission, please contact Grants.gov Customer Support at 1-800-518-4726 or support@grants.gov. The Contact Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week (except for Federal holidays). To submit an application electronically, please use the http://www.Grants.gov apply site. You may not e-mail an electronic copy of a grant application to us. This program is subject to the provisions of either 45 CFR 75. Grant applications will be reviewed under an Objective Review process. Applications will be ranked. Grants will be awarded based on the results of the Objective Review process.
Award Procedure
After review and approval, a notice of this grant award is prepared and processed along with the appropriate notification to the public.
Decision Timeline
- Approval: From 30 to 60 days
- Appeal: From 60 to 90 days
Funds are expected to be awarded no later than 45 days after complete applications are received. Awards could be delayed for applications not meeting initial approval.
Program details & compliance
Use of Funds
Allowed Uses
The SDPI program funds competitive grant programs to implement primary, secondary, and tertiary diabetic prevention and treatment and related data collection. The award amount will include both direct and indirect costs. Grant funds may not be used for any other purpose. Funding may not be used as matching funds for other Federal programs.
Required Documentation
Costs will be determined in accordance with 2 CFR 200 Cost Principles.
Reporting & Compliance
Applicable 2 CFR 200 Subparts
- Subpart E — Cost Principles
- Subpart F — Audit Requirements