Description
The Illinois Department of Public Health is seeking applicants for the Pediatric Vaccination Coverage Level Grant. The purpose of the grant is to promote recommended immunizations for individuals, build partnerships with community-based organizations and health entities, provide education and resources to providers, and promote publicly funded vaccine programs. The grant aims to address disparities in immunization access and increase vaccination coverage levels among targeted populations. Key responsibilities of the grantee include identifying communities with lower vaccination rates, developing school-based surveys, promoting provider enrollment in the Immunization Information System, and implementing a public immunization campaign. The grant will provide funding for a period of 12 months, with an estimated total program funding of $800,000 and a single award range of $75,000 to $100,000.
• The grant is open to tax-exempt organizations or governmental agencies with experience in working with or funding public health programs.
• Applicants must have paid all due County, State, and Federal Taxes or have an approved payment plan in place.
• The grant will be awarded on a competitive basis, with applications reviewed based on criteria such as applicant grant history, work plan, scope of work, grant budget detail, and application quality.
• The grant agreement will be effective July 1, 2026, and the grant period will end on June 30, 2027.