With funding and support from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Virginia Department of Health, the Virginia Diabetes Council (VDC) is pleased to offer a funding opportunity designed to help make a positive change in the trajectory of diabetes in Virginia. The DP 18-1815 LivingWell grant is focused on new programs or program expansion into new areas/populations as well as program support in high burdened areas.

FY2022-2023 DP 18-1815 LivingWell Grant

The purpose of the DP 18-1815 LivingWell grant is to:
  • Improve access to and participation in ADA-recognized/ADCES-accredited DSMES programs in underserved areas
  • Increase engagement of pharmacist in the provision of medication management or DSMES for people with diabetes 
  • Implement strategies to increase enrollment in CDC-recognized lifestyle change programs 

Available funding for 1815

We estimate the total funding for both DSMES and NDPP grants to be $30,000. Average funding amount is $5,000 per applicant; however, organizations can request more or less funding depending upon their plan of work.

Funding Guidance

DPP:

With guidance from the CDC, the Virginia Diabetes Council has decided to implement a “per participant Program Delivery Cost” of $500. This $500 cost may include: formal Lifestyle Coach training, Lifestyle Coach salary, space rental, marketing and advertising to recruit and enroll participants, and program materials and supplies. 

DSMES:

  • Allowable costs:
    • Office supplies
    • Education materials (printing or purchasing)
    • Food for demonstrations
    • DAPS/EMR fees
    •  Transportation
    • Program support incentives*
  • Not allowable costs:
    • DSMES start-up costs or participant fees/co-pays
    • Promotional or recruiting ads/materials
    • Food (except for cooking demonstrations)Personnel time to provide DSMES directly to individuals  

*Program support incentives cannot exceed a monetary value of $20 per participant for the grant cycle.

Timeline: 

  • Funding Opportunity Announced: Tuesday, April 12, 2022
  • Application Due Date: Monday, May 16, 2022 5pm
  • Funding Decisions Announced: Friday, May 27, 2022
  • Grant Cycle: July 1, 2022 – June 30, 2023

How to apply:

If your organization is either: 
  • currently a recognized/accredited DPP or DSMES supplier, 
  • has a pending submission to become a recognized/accredited DPP or DSMES supplier, 
  • interested in becoming a recognized/accredited DPP or DSMES supplier, or
  • a pharmacy currently providing medication management or DSMES for people with diabetes
and is interested in applying for this opportunity, please complete the following forms and submit them via Google Forms by Monday, May 16, 2022 at 5 p.m. EST. 
 
Application Link

 

Technical Assistance

If you have questions regarding either grant, please email Melanie Barthlow at melanie@virginiadiabetes.org.