SDPI-2 Grant Application Process

Carefully review the following before starting to prepare your SDPI-2 application:

• SDPI-2 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Includes Eligibility Information, Evaluation Criteria, and Application and Submission Information.
• Grants.gov webpage for SDPI-2 Applicants Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  – Includes general information about the registration and SDPI-2 application process.
• SDPI-2 Application Checklist [PDF – 304 KB] - Use this checklist to ensure all required documents/information are submitted with your application.

Note: Your organization must be registered in order to submit the SDPI-2 application. Visit Grants.gov webpage on registration Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  to begin, or confirm, registration for your organization. Begin the process as soon as possible because it can take up to three weeks to complete.

Application Access and Submission

SDPI-2 Applications must be accessed and submitted in the Grants.gov. Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 

Click on or copy/paste this link into your browser: https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=350227 Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov 

1. Review/note the following:
1. Visit the Related Documents tab to review the NOFO and Application Instructions.
2. Visit the Package tab to Preview SDPI-2 Application Forms.
3. SDPI-2 applications will be submitted using the Workspace Application Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  on the Grants.gov webpage
4. Follow the instructions provided on the Grants.gov Apply for Grants webpage Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  to submit and track your application.

Note: If you experience any difficulty completing or submitting your application package, visit the Grants.gov Support Center Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  or contact Grants.gov support at support@grants.gov or via phone at (800) 518-4726.

SDPI-2 Application Deadline

All applications must be submitted no later than Wednesday, November 29, 2023 at 11:59pm ET / 10:59pm CT / 9:59pm MT / 8:59pm PT / 7:59pm AKT.

Note: Start your application early. Late applications will NOT be accepted.

Project Narrative Template and Other Application Resources

• SDPI-2 Project Narrative Template: [PDF – 3.3 MB] If using this template, download and complete offline using Adobe Acrobat Reader or Pro. Alternatively, all required information from this template can be provided in a separate document.
• Biographical sketch [WORD – 27 KB] – Optional template that can be used to provide brief experience and educational backgrounds of key personnel.
• SDPI-2 Application Checklist [PDF – 304 KB] - Use this checklist to ensure all required documents/information are submitted with your application.
• Grant Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
• SDPI-2 Timeframe Template [WORD – 39 KB] - Optional template that can be used for the one-page timeframe chart.

Standard Forms for applications that propose sub-grantees

These forms are provided ONLY for planning purposes or for use by applicants that propose sub-grantees or sub-contractors. The grants.gov application includes the official versions of these forms that must be completed by all primary applicants.

• SF-424 Application for Federal Assistance Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF] and Instructions Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF]
• SF-424A Budget Information – Nonconstruction Programs Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF] and Instructions Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF]
• SF-424B Non-construction Programs Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF] and Instructions Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF]
• Project/Performance Site Location(s) Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF] and Instructions Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF]
• Certification Regarding Lobbying Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF] and Instructions Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF]
• Key Contacts Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF]
• Disclosure of Lobbying Activities Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF] and Instructions Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF]
• Project Abstract Summary Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  [PDF]

SDPI-2 Webinars and Recordings

• SDPI-2 Q&A Webinars – One-hour webinars that provide brief updates and opportunities to ask questions about the SDPI-2 application process.
• October 16th SDPI-2 Q&A Recording (36 minutes)
  Slides [PDF – 546 KB]
• November 13th SDPI-2 Q&A Recording (55 minutes)
• Recorded Information Webinars - All recordings below took place during the initial SDPI application process for 2023. Guidance and answers will remain the same but note that year, Funding Announcement Number, and NOFO link will be different.
 

Day/Date Presentation Topic	Q&A Recording link
Thursday, August 18th NOFO Overview Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov	Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Wednesday, August 24th Project Narrative Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov	Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Tuesday, August 30th Application Checklist Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov	Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Thursday, September 8th Multi-Year Requirement Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  and Diabetes Audit Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov	Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Friday, September 16th FAQ Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov	Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Thursday, September 22nd Evaluation Criteria Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov	Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Tuesday, September 27th ORC Reviewers	Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Monday, October 3rd No Topic	Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov
Thursday, October 6th No Topic	Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov

What Comes Next?

Review the NOFO or visit the Grant Lifecycle Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  webpage to learn more about what happens after your application is submitted. Also visit the Track My Application Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  webpage regularly to check on the status of your application.

Questions?

Please include your name, contact information, and program name when submitting questions.

• Review the Frequently Asked Questions.
• For questions about information on this webpage, contact sdpi@ihs.gov.
• For Grants.gov electronic application process, contact Grants.gov Support Center Exit Disclaimer: You Are Leaving www.ihs.gov  or contact Grants.gov support at support@grants.gov or via phone at (800) 518-4726.
• For Grants Budget Management, contact the IHS Division of Grants Management.