680980 - FY27 RFP PHTHOCC27705 Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Settings
Funding Opportunity Details
Chronic, Congenital and Inherited Conditions
Final Application Deadline: Aug 31, 2026 9:13 AM
Status Posted
Posted Date Jul 29, 2026 12:24 PM
Award Amount RangeNot Applicable
Project Dates 10/01/2026 - 08/29/2032
Award Announcement Date 09/25/2026
Categorical Area
Recurring Opportunity No
Program Officer Julie Hibben
Phone (515) 725-7895 x
Email [email protected]
Description
It is the responsibility of the Applicant to review all Attachments listed below for additional details regarding this Funding Opportunity.
The issuance of this Funding Opportunity in no way constitutes a commitment by Iowa HHS to award a contract.
Excerpts from the RFP:
Purpose
The purpose of this Request for Proposal (RFP) # PHTHOCC27705 is to solicit applications that will enable the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services (referred to as Agency) to select the most qualified applicant to provide implementation of evidence-based interventions (EBI) to promote and support colorectal cancer (CRC) screening. Address patient barriers to screening by connecting individuals to resources and enhancing clinical workflows through electronic health records (EHR) will also be a focus of this grant. The Agency seeks to build upon existing program successes, expand partnerships, enhance quality improvement (QI) as well as increased technical assistance, training and awareness opportunities for contractors and the community. In addition, the Agency aims to improve electronic health record data utilization processes, bolster linkages to implement EBIs that improve CRC screening and follow-up testing and improve colorectal cancer outcomes for Iowa residents.
If Applicant is not a current contractor with the Agency, a completed W-9 form will be requested by the Agency upon award of a contract.
Schedule of Important Dates
EVENT
DATE
RFP Issued
July 28, 2026
Written Questions and Responses
Round 1 Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
August 6, 2026
August 11, 2026
Final Questions Due:
Responses Posted By:
August 14, 2026
August 18, 2026
Applications Due
August 31, 2026, by 4:00 PM Local Iowa Time
Post Notice of Intent to Award
On or about September 25, 2026
| Description | File Name | Type | Size | Upload Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. RFP PHTHOCC27705 Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Settings | A. RFP PHTHOCC27705 Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Settings.pdf | 1 MB | 07/27/2026 08:53 AM | |
| B. HHS Application Forms Instruction Guidance IowaGrants | B. HHS Application Forms Instruction Guidance IowaGrants.pdf | 2 MB | 07/27/2026 08:57 AM | |
| C. RFP PHTHOCC27705 Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Inventions in Clinical Settings-Draft Contract | C. RFP PHTHOCC27705 Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Inventions in Clinical Settings-Draft Contract.pdf | 712 KB | 07/27/2026 08:54 AM | |
| D. RFP PHTHOCC27705 Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Settings-Draft ScoreTool | D. RFP PHTHOCC27705 Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Settings-Draft ScoreTool.pdf | 609 KB | 07/27/2026 08:54 AM | |
| E. PHTHOCC27705 Appendix 1 - Year 1 Colorectal Cancer Program Work Plan-Draft | E. PHTHOCC27705 Appendix 1 - Year 1 Colorectal Cancer Program Work Plan-Draft.pdf | 565 KB | 07/27/2026 08:54 AM | |
| F. PHTHOCC27705 Appendix 2 - Colorectal Cancer Program Evidence-Based Interventions Clinic Planning and Implementation Guidance-Draft | F. PHTHOCC27705 Appendix 2 - Colorectal Cancer Program Evidence-Based Interventions Clinic Planning and Implementation Guidance-Draft.pdf | 2 MB | 07/27/2026 08:56 AM | |
| G. PHTHOCC 27705 Appendix 3 - Data Reporting Expectations-Draft | G. PHTHOCC 27705 Appendix 3 - Data Reporting Expectations-Draft.pdf | 338 KB | 07/27/2026 08:56 AM |
| Description | Link |
|---|---|
| A. IowaGrants Registration and Login Instructions | https://dom.iowa.gov/state-government/grant-management |
| B. General Terms and Contingent Terms | https://hhs.iowa.gov/initiatives/contract-terms |
| C. Notice of Intent to Award | https://hhs.iowa.gov/about/funding-opportunities/notice-intent-award |
| D. CDC Colorectal Cancer Control Program: https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer-control/ | https://www.cdc.gov/colorectal-cancer-control/ |
| E. CDC Evidence-Based Intervention Planning Guides: https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/php/ebi-planning-guides/index.html | https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/php/ebi-planning-guides/index.html |
| F. The Guide to Community Preventative Services: https://www.thecommunityguide.org/ | https://www.thecommunityguide.org/ |
| G. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Colorectal Cancer Screening: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/colorectal-cancer-screening | https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/colorectal-cancer-screening |