The Idaho Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) Program periodically provides funding opportunities and highlights educational opportunities for providers and partners interested in preventing and managing chronic diseases.
Application Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. MDT
The Idaho Diabetes, Heart Disease, and Stroke Prevention (DHDSP) Program is accepting applications from organizations to implement new, or expand existing, Prescription for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables Programs (Rx for FFV). The primary goal of this funding opportunity is to increase the reach of the Rx for FFV for qualifying populations with a diagnosis of prediabetes or diabetes and experiencing food insecurity. Successful applicants will issue nutrition vouchers to qualifying individuals and households based on a validated, two-item food insecurity screening, and a diagnosis of prediabetes or diabetes. In addition, successful applicants will complete the following:
- Develop and/or streamline workflows to refer Rx for FFV participants to the National Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP), Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) programs, and Live in Control where available.
- Required Activity: Refer qualifying Rx for FFV participants to the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) and/or Home Visiting programs, to increase access to healthy foods, receive nutrition education and breastfeeding information and support, and find community resources. Funded organizations will be required to report the number of referrals to WIC, quarterly.
- If applicable and appropriate, automate the distribution of Rx for FFV vouchers through debit/credit card technology.
The Idaho DHDSP Program, housed in the Bureau of Community Health (BCH), Division of Public Health, at the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare (Department) is funded by cooperative agreements from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This funding addresses the priorities of cooperative agreements A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes (CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020, CFDA# 93.988) and The National Cardiovascular Health Program (CDC-RFA-DP-23-0004, CFDA# 93.426).
- Rx for FFV Funding Opportunity/Solicitation
- Rx for FFV Application
- Rx for FFV Budget Template
- Rx for FFV Q&A Document
The application deadline is Monday, October 28, 2024 by 5:00 p.m. MDT.
Email completed applications or questions to DHDSP@dhw.Idaho.gov
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