Opportunity Alert! Join the DSMES Mentorship Cohort and Transform Diabetes Care in Florida!

We’re thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity that could transform diabetes care in Florida! Applications are now open for the Diabetes Self-Management Education and Support (DSMES) Mentorship Cohort Program.

What is this opportunity?

This mentorship cohort is designed to empower organizations like yours to establish, build, achieve accreditation for, sustain, increase access to, or expand high-quality DSMES services for adults across Florida. If you’re passionate about making a real impact in your community, this program is for you! Click here to access the program opportunity document for more information. 

What’s in it for you?

Successful applicants will receive:

• Individual and group technical assistance and mentorship from experts in the field.
• The chance to request $1,000 – $4,000 in resource support to bolster your efforts.

The program runs from approximately September 12, 2025, to May 8, 2026, offering ample time to achieve your goals.

Our Shared Mission: Why This Matters

The core purpose of this program is to significantly increase access to quality DSMES services and strengthen the organizational capacity to deliver exceptional diabetes self-management education and support.

We are particularly focused on reaching:

• Rural communities that currently lack recognized or accredited DSMES programs.
• Populations disproportionately affected by high rates of type 2 diabetes, its complications, and diabetes-related deaths.

Our short-term goal is to help more DSMES programs get on the path toward accreditation or recognition. The long-term vision is to dramatically increase the number of programs in Florida that meet the National Standards for accreditation and/or recognition, ultimately improving countless lives.

Ready to Apply?

Applying is simple! Complete your application via our SurveyMonkey link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/25_26DSMESApplication

Important Dates and Information:

Have questions after reviewing the funding announcement and application? Please submit all questions using this SurveyMonkey link before the Q&A call: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/XGHBWFK

Key Dates:

• Q&A Zoom Call: Monday, August 11, 2025, from 3:30 – 4:30 PM ET
  • Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86499027872?pwd=op0G7V9WsXp4tIAmi0XsawThklAfR0.1
  • Meeting ID: 864 9902 7872
  • Passcode: 168880
• Application Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025
• Awards Announced: Anticipated by Friday, September 12, 2025

For any additional questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Peggy Brown at Planning@hpcswf.com.

We look forward to partnering with you to make a significant difference in the lives of Floridians managing diabetes!