6 Colo. Code Regs. § 1014-5-1.2

Current through Register Vol. 47, No. 9, May 10, 2024

Section 6 CCR 1014-5-1.2 - Procedures for Grant Application

(1) Grant Application Contents.

(a) At a minimum, all applications shall be submitted to the department in accordance with these rules and shall contain the following information:

(i) A description of the specific needs of the community or population to be served.

(ii) A description of:

(A) How the application meets at least one of the following program criteria:

1. For money allocated to the Grant Program pursuant to section 24-22-117(2)(d)(III), related to the prevention, early detection, and treatment of the cancer, cardiovascular, and pulmonary diseases, at least one of the following:

(a) Translating evidence-based strategies regarding the prevention and early detection of cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic pulmonary disease into practical application healthcare, public health, workplace and community settings.

(b) Providing appropriate diagnosis and treatment services for anyone who has abnormalities discovered in screening and early detection programs funded through this initiative.

(c) Implementing education programs for the public and healthcare providers regarding the prevention, early detection and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic pulmonary disease.

(d) Providing evidence-based strategies to overcome health disparities in the prevention and early detection of cancer, cardiovascular disease and chronic pulmonary disease.

(e) Providing population-based prevention work focused on influencing social determinants of health to advance health equity for underrepresented populations.

2. For any other money allocated to the Grant Program:

(a) Providing population-based prevention work focused on influencing social determinants of health to advance health equity for underrepresented populations and

(b) Applicants for organizational planning grants to receive grant money to reduce health disparities in underrepresented communities through policy and systems changes regarding the social determinants of health shall demonstrate at least one of the following:

(i) Specifications of strategic planning to achieve health equity;

(ii) Building the capacity of staff and volunteers;

(iii) Technical training and assistance within the community organizations, which may include a single applicant working with multiple community organizations;

(iv) How the impact on the community by the applicant will be evaluated.

(B) For grants meeting the criteria of Section (1)(a)(A)(1) related to the prevention, early detection, and treatment of the cancer, cardiovascular, and pulmonary diseases, how the application addresses the prevention, early detection, and treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, or chronic pulmonary diseases, in underrepresented populations.

(C) How the application meets the Grant Program priorities identified for the grant cycle.

(iii) A written evaluation plan.

(2) Procedures and timelines for Grant Application.

(a) Grant applications may be solicited on dates determined by the department.

6 CCR 1014-5-1.2

44 CR 22, November 25, 2021, effective 10/21/2021

45 CR 01, January 10, 2022, effective 2/14/2022

47 CR 08, April 25, 2024, effective 5/15/2024