NU58DP007360

A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes

Through the funding opportunity known as 'A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Population with or at Risk for Diabetes', the Bureau of Chronic Disease Prevention of the Florida Department of Health is seeking $1,250,000 to implement Component A strategies to improve diabetes management and type 2 diabetes prevention in Florida.

Florida is the third most populous state of the United States, with about 21.3 percent of the population over age 65. Approximately 6 percent of the population live in rural counties with limited resources and access to care. The Bureau has been working for more than 25 years to improve health for all Floridians by addressing the burden of chronic diseases, among them diabetes and its risk factors, with a focus on priority populations including the elderly, Floridians with disabilities, racial/ethnic minorities, and other vulnerable communities with no or limited access to care.

For that purpose, the Bureau collaborates with a statewide network of public, non-profit, and private organizations, including health systems, county health departments, federally qualified health centers, universities, health planning councils/coalitions, community organizations, and marketing firms.

In collaboration with its statewide partners, under this funding opportunity, the Bureau will expand and improve access for priority populations with or at risk of type 2 diabetes to diabetes self-management education and support services. They will also increase enrollment and retention in the National Diabetes Prevention Program (National DPP). The Bureau will work to expand coverage for the National DPP to Medicaid beneficiaries at risk for type 2 diabetes. Additionally, the Bureau will support the Florida Community Health Worker Coalition in expanding their involvement with evidenced-based diabetes prevention and management programs and services.

The Bureau seeks to empower and support families to decrease childhood obesity and will work with diabetes services providers to improve their capacity to address factors related to the social determinants of health that impact health outcomes for priority populations living with or at risk of type 2 diabetes.

Each year, the Bureau will examine facilitators and barriers through evaluation of implemented strategies and conduct quality improvement activities to ensure continued success throughout the duration of the grant.

Florida Department of Health
4052 Bald Cypress Way A-18 (Program Office)
4052 Bald Cypress Way B-20 (Fiscal Office)
Tallahassee, FL 32399-7017

Florida Department Of Health

NOT APPLICABLE

93.988 - Cooperative Agreements for State-Based Diabetes Control Programs and Evaluation of Surveillance Systems

CDC Office of Financial Resources (OFR) [HHS - CDC]

National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (NCCDPHP) [HHS - CDC]

Florida United States

State-Wide

A Strategic Approach to Advancing Health Equity for Priority Populations with or at Risk for Diabetes (CDC-RFA-DP-23-0020)

Amendment Since initial award the total obligations have increased 200% from $1,250,000 to $3,750,000.