Request for Application (RFA) to Establish Regional Diabetes Coalitions

The Mississippi State Department of Health is seeking applications to establish Regional Diabetes Coalitions to strengthen local efforts in diabetes prevention, education, and management. One lead organization will be selected in each of the four regions of the state to oversee and guide coalition activities. The selected organizations will receive up to $18,500 in funding to establish and operate the Regional Diabetes Coalition. The coalitions will convene healthcare providers, community-based organizations, public health professionals, and other key stakeholders to collaborate on addressing the growing burden of diabetes in their respective communities. • The coalitions will be responsible for establishing and leading a Regional Diabetes Coalition with broad representation from healthcare providers, community-based organizations, public health professionals, and other stakeholders. • The coalitions will develop a coalition work plan that identifies priorities, strategies, and measurable objectives to address diabetes prevention and management within the region. • The coalitions will coordinate activities that support community engagement, education, and awareness around diabetes prevention and control. • The coalitions will serve as the lead organization responsible for oversight and coordination of coalition activities within the designated region. • The coalitions will partner with MSDH's Diabetes Prevention and Control Program to plan and host quarterly coalition meetings that promote collaboration, resource sharing, and alignment of regional strategies.