We are pleased to announce that the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Mentorship Cohort program is now accepting applications for its upcoming cycle.
The core of this program—and its greatest value—is the opportunity to engage in a dedicated, collaborative mentorship network. By joining this cohort, successful applicants will receive resource support and get direct, tailored guidance to navigate the complexities of establishing, building, accrediting, sustaining, or expanding DSMES services for adults in Florida.
Why Join the Cohort?
- Unmatched Mentorship & Guidance: The cornerstone of this experience is individualized agency mentorship. You will work closely with an experienced mentor as your agency builds and/or expands its DSMES services.
- Technical Assistance: Receive targeted support in a group setting to help your organization build lasting capacity and streamline the path toward accreditation or recognition.
- Financial Resource Support: Participants will be eligible to request $1,000 to $4,000 in funding to support their program’s capacity-building efforts.
Applicants are required to apply via completion of an application survey on SurveyMonkey, which is located at:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/26_27DSMESApplication
After reviewing the funding announcement and application, if you have any questions, please complete this form and submit them via this SurveyMonkey link. All questions must be submitted before the Q&A call.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XGHBWFK
Application Timeline:
Q&A Zoom Call: Monday, June 15, 2026, 4:00 – 5:00 PM ET
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82459216622?pwd=qUs2cufRIT1cizaNxbTFrw7lFVrcW7.1
Meeting ID: 824 5921 6622
Passcode: 539859
Application deadline: Friday, July 7, 2026
Awards Announced: Anticipated by Tuesday, July 28, 2026
The program period will run from approximately August 25, 2026, to May 7, 2027.
Our short-term goal is to put DSMES programs on a clear path toward national recognition or accreditation, and our long-term vision is to expand sustainable, high-quality diabetes support across Florida. This opportunity places a particular focus on:
- Rural communities currently lack a recognized or accredited DSMES program.
- Communities and populations experiencing disproportionately high rates of type 2 diabetes, complications, and diabetes-related mortality.
If you have any questions, please get in touch with Peggy Brown at [email protected].
