Request for Grant Applications

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Asthma Request for Grant Application (RGA) 

 

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services Utah Asthma Program will award one or two grants to improve asthma outcomes among populations with disproportionate asthma burden, expand asthma services, and build linkages to services that address social determinants of health.

Due date for applications: Friday, October 24th 11:59 p.m. Applications can be emailed to Kellie at [email protected].

Applicant eligibility:

1) Applicant must be a Utah-based organization that provides clinical care and/or care coordination services to individuals with asthma.

2) Applicant must serve at least one population with disproportionate asthma burden. Populations with disproportionate asthma burden in Utah include:

  • Those who reside in local health districts where asthma ED rates are higher than the state rate (see page 3 of RGA)
  • Those who reside in small areas where asthma ED rates are higher than the state rate (see page 4 of RGA)

3) Applicant shall be in good standing with the State of Utah on the date of the application submission.

Grant contact: Please direct inquiries regarding this RGA to Kellie Baxter at [email protected] or      (385) 321-0434.

Questions and answers regarding the RGA will be posted below.

Q: The RGA says that funds cannot be used for clinical care. Can the funds be used to supplement salaries of support staff in a clinic who are helping families navigate asthma referrals and resources? Like a medical assistant or care coordinator?
 
A: The activities funded by this grant fall under "Linkages and coordination of care across settings" in the EXHALE technical package and are not considered clinical care. Funds can be used to supplement a medical assistant or care coordinator's salary as long as the time billed is focused on the activities outlined in the scope of work on pages 6-7 of the RGA.