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 | |
| H. RFP PHTHOCC27705 - Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Settings Amendment 1 | H. RFP PHTHOCC27705 - Advancing Access to Colorectal Cancer Screening Evidence-Based Interventions in Clinical Settings Amendment 1.pdf | 84 KB | 08/10/2026 09:57 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 |
| Submitted Date | Question | Answer |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 11:08 AM | Please clarify - is $516,000 the total amount available to award to all funded grantees so $516,000 would be divided among the awardees - or is $516,000 the amount that one organization can apply for/be eligible to potentially receive? | The amount of $516,000 would be divided across all awarded contractors. |
| Jul 31, 2026 11:20 AM | Can you clarify the contract term and potential funding availability. If I receive an award of $516,000 - is that per year from October 1, 2026 - August 29, 2032 or is the $516,000 divided over that time period? | The amount of $516,000 would be available each contract year and would be divided across all awarded contractors. |
| Jul 31, 2026 12:26 PM | B. Contractor's Personnel for Project Implementation lists required roles as follows: CRC Screening Champion, a Patient Navigator and an EHR Change Manager. Under Line Item Budget, Direct Costs, it states funded roles may include CRC Program Administrator, CRC Screening Champion and Patient Navigator. This appears to not match, please clarify. Will the grant allow three funded roles or four and which ones? | See Section 2.03 B for details on the three positions to be supported which only include the CRC Screening Champion, Patient Navigator and EHR Change Manager. |
| Aug 3, 2026 5:28 PM | Under Cost Restrictions, Unallowable Costs (4c), it lists Cancer screenings and diagnostics. Does this mean that the grant will no longer cover diagnostic testing after positive screenings from FIT and Cologuard for uninsured patients? Or is this only referring to diagnostic testing to rule out symptoms that could confirm colorectal cancer? | Iowa HHS will provide resources outside of this RFP to cover screening and diagnostic services. Due to this support, applicants will not need to budget for these services. Additional guidance will be provided after award. |
| Aug 5, 2026 11:42 AM | Is there a maximum amount that can be applied for by each clinic? | While there is no maximum amount listed in the RFP, applicants should review 2.03 Scope of Work to determine their budget. |
| Aug 5, 2026 4:34 PM | Does this grant follow standard CDC/USPSTF recommendations? | Yes, this RFP draws on guidance from both the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to inform services related to colorectal cancer screening and evidence‑based interventions (EBIs). |
| Aug 6, 2026 8:56 AM | Section 2.04(C) states that applicant budgets must not exceed the available funding allowed for the first Contract Year. Please clarify the maximum funding amount that may be requested by a single applicant for Year 1 and whether the approximately $516,000 identified in Section 1.05 represents the total funding pool or the maximum award amount per applicant. | While there is no maximum amount listed in the RFP, applicants should review 2.03 Scope of Work to determine their budget. The amount of $516,000 would be divided across all awarded contractors. |
| Aug 6, 2026 1:13 PM | In the IowaGrants application portal, under Organizational Capacity, we are asked to list ‘screening methods used’ and list all that apply (FIT, FIT DNA, FOBT, Colonoscopy and other please specify). Please clarify if this list should only include the methods we are currently using, or should this list also include the planned screening methods if awarded this funding? | Only include the screening methods the applicant clinic is currently using. |