Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program - Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE)

Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Program - Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Human Services - Division of Rehabilitation. This federal grant program, received by the Illinois Department of Human Services, supports innovative activities aimed at increasing competitive integrated employment for youth and other individuals with disabilities, particularly those currently in or contemplating subminimum …

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Quintero, Secretary IDHS Grants Administration Rehabilitation Services Grants - FY 2024 Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) Illinois (24-444-30-3025) Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Rehabilitation Services Robyn Lewis robyn. lewis@illinois.

gov Funding Opportunity Title Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment (SWTCIE) Illinois Funding Opportunity Number Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) Number Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) Popular Name Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s) 84. 421D: Disability Innovation Fund - Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment Innovative Model Demonstration Project.

Estimated Total Program Funding Approximately $3M will be made available for a 4-year project period (July 1, 2023- June 30, 2027) Anticipated Number of Awards Average award amount: $125,000 per fiscal year for each of the six selected agencies Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Cost sharing or matching is not required Unrestricted Indirect Cost Rate Restrictions on Indirect Costs Indirect Cost Rate must be approved. (Section C.

Eligibility and Grant Funding requirements; 8. Grant Fund Use) for any funding restrictions. Technical Assistance Session Date/Time: May 2, 2023; 10:30- 12:00; Via WebEx Across Illinois and the United States, youth and adults with disabilities, their family members and advocates for people with disabilities expect full community integration, including employment.

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Rehabilitation Services (DRS) recognizes the need for new employment models for youth and adults with disabilities to obtain competitive integrated employment (CIE) ( 34 CFR § 361. 5(c)(9 ). Given that subminimum wage (SMW) employment models ( 29 CFR § 525.

1 ) are outdated, a new and innovative focus is required for eliminating SMW employment in Illinois. Critical policy and programming gaps exist. Identification of strategies to expand CIE opportunities for Illinoisans with disabilities currently employed at SMW are needed.

The Rehabilitation Services, a Division of the Illinois Department of Human Services seeks projects to prevent the payment of SMW and build a body of evidence toward achieving State and National CIE policy goals. The IDHS DRS From Subminimum Wage to Competitive Integrated Employment for Illinoisans with Disabilities (SWTCIE Illinois) Model Demonstration Project (U.S. Department of Education Disability Innovation Fund, 84.

421D) is a new initiative that addresses the need to expand opportunities for Illinoisans with disabilities to obtain high-quality CIE that leads to economic security and assists and encourages employers in Illinois to fully include youth and adults with disabilities in their workforce.

SWTCIE Illinois will increase opportunities for Illinois youth and adults with disabilities to transition from SMW employment to CIE and redirect youth and adults to CIE when they are contemplating SMW employment for the first time.

The SWTCIE Illinois Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will provide funding, contingent on initial application and achievement of key performance indicators, for organizations that hold or have applied for certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and not currently funded as DRS Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) providers or who have contracts less than $250,000 and meet or agree to meet DRS CRP accreditation requirements.

The grant will cover areas such as personnel, training/certification, accreditation, outreach, and other enhancements to programs which focus on CIE outcomes. The SWTCIE Illinois team, comprised of the Division of Rehabilitation Services, in collaboration with the University of Illinois- Urbana-Champaign (UIUC), will provide training and technical assistance and on-going support to foster the transition to CIE.

As part of the grant award, training of identified grantee personnel will be conducted by UIUC with the goal of obtaining Association of Community Rehabilitation Educators (ACRE) certification. Funded provider agencies will be required to participate in ACRE certification training and a Community of Practice (CoP) specific to the grant.

Using the IDHS Illinois Region map as a guide, DRS aims to achieve diverse geographical representation by selecting two (2) candidates from the combined Regions 1 and 2, two (2) candidates from the combined Regions 3 and 4, and two (2) candidates from Region 5. If an insufficient number of qualified candidates emerge from the regions as defined, then the next qualified candidate, regardless of region, will be selected.

Competitive Integrated Employment (CIE): CIE is defined as work that- Is performed on a full-time or part-time basis (including self-employment) and for which an individual is compensated at a rate that- Is not less than the higher of the rate specified in section 6(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C.

206(a)(1)) or the rate required under the applicable State or local minimum wage law for the place of employment; Is not less than the customary rate paid by the employer for the same or similar work performed by other employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are similarly situated in similar occupations by the same employer and who have similar training, experience, and skills; and In the case of an individual who is self-employed, yields an income that is comparable to the income received by other individuals who are not individuals with disabilities and who are self-employed in similar occupations or on similar tasks and who have similar training, experience, and skills; and Is eligible for the level of benefits provided to other employees; and (ii) Is at a location- Typically found in the community; and Where the employee with a disability interacts for the purpose of performing the duties of the position with other employees within the particular work unit and the entire work site, and, as appropriate to the work performed, other persons (e.g., customers and vendors), who are not individuals with disabilities (not including supervisory personnel or individuals who are providing services to such employee) to the same extent that employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who are in comparable positions interact with these persons; and (iii) Presents, as appropriate, opportunities for advancement that are similar to those for other employees who are not individuals with disabilities and who have similar positions.

(Section 437(d)(1) of GEPA.) Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) Community rehabilitation program means a program that provides directly or facilitates the provision of one or more of the following vocational rehabilitation services to individuals with disabilities to enable those individuals to maximize their opportunities for employment, including career advancement. 34 CFR 361.

5(c)(7). The Fair Labor Standards Amendments of 1986 (FLSA) (Pub. L.

99-486, 100 Stat. 1229) substantially revised those provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 ( 29 U.S.C. 201 ) permitting the employment of individuals disabled for the work to be performed (workers with disabilities) at special minimum wage rates below the rate that would otherwise be required by statute.

These provisions are codified at section 14(c) of the FLSA. Community of Practice (CoP): "Community of practice" means a group of people who work together to solve a persistent problem or to improve practice in an area that is important to them and who deepen their knowledge and expertise by interacting on an ongoing basis.

Communities of practice exist in many forms, some large in scale that deal with complex problems, others small in scale that focus on a problem at a very specific level. See http://www. wintac.

org/cop for examples of communities of practice established through other RSA grants. (Section 437(d)(1) of GEPA).

89 ILCS 530 : Criteria for the Evaluation of Programs of Services in Community Rehabilitation Agencies IDHS: Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) Manual- FY23 The Division of Rehabilitation Services' funding priorities are centered on enhancing independence and quality of life of youth and adults with disabilities through increasing access to CIE. Section 100(a)(3) of the Rehabilitation Act (29 U.S.C.

720(a)(3)) clearly expects the Illinois Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) program to be delivered so that individuals with disabilities are provided with the opportunity to obtain competitive integrated employment.

The Illinois Division of Rehabilitation Services, as the Illinois VR agency is seeking applications from organizations located in Illinois who currently hold or applied for a Department of Labor (DOL) 14(c) subminimum wage certificate ( 29 CFR § 525. 1 ) and employ individuals with disabilities under this special wage certificate.

Only organizations that hold or have applied for certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and not currently funded as DRS Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) providers or who have contracts less than $250,000 and meet or agree to meet DRS CRP accreditation requirements will be eligible to apply.

The SWTCIE Illinois grant award prioritizes the integration of ACRE certified employment specialists and the development of innovative business models to support youth and adults with disabilities in exploring and obtaining CIE. Through a competitive Merit Based Review and selection process (Section E: Application Review Information, 2. Review and Selection Process, a.

Merit-Based Review) (44 IL Adm. Code 7000. 350 ), the DRS expects to fund six grantees who demonstrate the following DRS SWTCIE Illinois funding priorities: Each agency must commit at least two full-time positions to the SWTCIE Illinois project to serve as ACRE Certified Employment Specialists.

Programs must recruit, hire, reassign, and/or take necessary steps to retrain and retain staff that undergo employment specialist training provided by UIUC. Commitment to work in collaboration with and under the guidance of the SWTCIE Illinois team to: Increase the opportunity for SWTCIE program participants to obtain CIE as defined ( 34 CFR § 361. 5(c)(9 ).

Identify strategies for addressing challenges associated with access to CIE (e.g., transportation, support services, et cetera). Provide integrated services that support CIE. Support integration into the community through CIE.

Identify and coordinate wraparound services for any individual served by the project who obtains CIE. Develop evidence-based practices and share those practices with other entities holding 14(c) certificates, State Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) agencies, local rehabilitation providers, State and local workforce agencies, and regional and local employers.

Create and adopt an innovative business model that focuses on CIE and eliminates the use of the 14(c) certificate and increase the use of VR Contracts. In allocating funds, the DRS shall give preference to programs which serve special population groups and targeted geographic areas, as determined by the DRS.

In determining special population groups, the DRS shall consider the adequacy of current service programs in meeting the unique needs of minority groups and persons with certain types of disabilities. In determining targeted geographic areas, the DRS shall consider an area's current funding and service levels and demographic indicators of need.

Using the IDHS Illinois Region map as a guide, DRS aims to achieve diverse geographical representation by selecting two (2) candidates from the combined Regions 1 and 2, two (2) candidates from the combined Regions 3 and 4, and two (2) candidates from Region 5. If an insufficient number of qualified candidates emerge from the regions as defined, then the next qualified candidate, regardless of region, will be selected.

The Division of Rehabilitation Services is investing in employment equity and the transition from SMW employment to competitive integrated employment. The DRS is seeking applications from organizations that hold or have applied for certificates issued under Section 14(c) of the Fair Standards Labor Act ( Attachment 9 ), with the ability to engage youth and adults with disabilities.

The SWTCIE Illinois grant will fund the following required activities: Engage youth and adults with disabilities who are contemplating or currently employed under DOL 14(c) subminimum wage certificate. Reassign/recruit, maintain, and develop at least two Employment Specialists with 100% dedication to SWTCIE Illinois project activities.

Dedicate at least two staff members to participate in SWTCIE Illinois required trainings in evidence-based CIE practices, professional development activities, and ACRE certification requirements.

Develop programs in partnership with SWTCIE Illinois project team and implement CIE activities for project participants such as: Supported/Customized Employment Internships or Apprenticeships Grantees will become authorized DRS Community Rehabilitation Providers (CRP) consistent with 89 ILCS 530 and engage in DRS VR contracts.

Using SWTCIE Illinois developed protocols, grantees will maintain data and records on SWTCIE Illinois project activities. Grantees will be required to participate in the formal evaluation of the SWTCIE Illinois project, conducted by UIUC on at least a quarterly basis. Grantees must cooperate in the collection of data for this purpose.

Grantees will collaborate with SWTCIE Illinois to perform outreach activities such as developing and distributing marketing and communication materials, facilitating outreach events, and otherwise engage key SWTCIE Illinois stakeholders (adults and youth with disabilities, business partners, schools, DRS VR, community members, etc.).

Grantees will be expected to work together with families, community entities, local employers, schools, DRS VR, and other workforce partners to provide sufficient wraparound services for participants. Grantees cannot charge participation fees as part of the SWTCIE Illinois project. Note: All funding awards are based on meeting established activities and outcomes as identified within the NOFO.

Grantees of the SWTCIE Illinois project will be expected to complete activities outlined in Section A. Project Description, 3. Deliverables , to support the intended performance measures of the project: Engage both youth and adults with disabilities who are contemplating or currently employed under a 14(c) subminimum wage certificate.

In collaboration with SWTCIE Illinois, grantee will complete individual assessments and develop a case plan for each participant with a focus on CIE. Create new or modify existing job descriptions for personnel related to CIE activities. Hire or reassign at least two agency personnel to become ACRE certified Employment Specialists and dedicate 100% of their efforts to SWTCIE Illinois project activities.

Dedicate at least two staff members to participate in SWTCIE Illinois required ACRE certification requirements. Dedicate at least two staff members to participate in SWTCIE Illinois required trainings in evidence-based CIE practices and professional development activities.

Engage in CIE evidence-based best practices including, but not limited to, business engagement, self-determination, access to integrated community activities, coaching and mentoring. Engage program participants in CIE. Become an authorized DRS Community Rehabilitation Provider (CRP) consistent with 89 ILCS 530 and engage in DRS VR contracts.

Using SWTCIE Illinois developed protocols, grantees will maintain data and records on SWTCIE Illinois project activities. Grantees will be required to participate in the formal evaluation of the SWTCIE Illinois project, conducted by UIUC on at least a quarterly basis. Grantees must cooperate in the collection of data for this purpose.

Using a SWTCIE Illinois developed protocol, submit quarterly and year-end reports regarding program performance measures and outcomes. Outreach and Collaboration Collaborate with SWTCIE Illinois to develop and distribute marketing and communication materials. Facilitate outreach events to engage key SWTCIE Illinois stakeholders (adults and youth with disabilities, business partners, schools, DRS VR, community members, etc.).

Work together with participants and families, community entities such as agencies and schools, employers and the business community, DRS VR, and other workforce partners to provide sufficient wraparound services for participants. At the end of each quarter, successful grantees will submit a periodic performance report (PPR) using a SWTCIE Illinois prescribed protocol.

At the end of the year, successful grantees will submit a cumulative report. In addition to service data and activities, the PPRs will also include the following performance measures. Engage at least eight (8) youth and adults (combined) with disabilities who are contemplating or currently employed under a 14(c) subminimum wage certificate.

Up to 100% completion of individual assessments and develop a case plan for each participant with a focus on CIE. Create new or modify existing job descriptions for personnel related to CIE activities (100%). Up to 100% of at least two agency personnel to dedicate 100% of their efforts to SWTCIE Illinois project activities.

Up to 100% of at least two agency personnel to participate in SWTCIE Illinois required ACRE certification requirements. Up to 100% of at least two agency personnel to participate in SWTCIE Illinois required trainings in evidence-based CIE practices and professional development activities. Engage up to 100% program participants in CIE using evidence-based practices.

Become an authorized DRS Community Rehabilitation Provider (CRP) consistent with 89 ILCS 530 , must be 100% complete or in process by end of SFY 24. Up to 100% compliance with SWTCIE Illinois developed data and reporting protocols. Up to 100% submission of SWTCIE Illinois developed periodic report protocols in a timely and accurate manner.

Outreach and Collaboration Collaborate with SWTCIE Illinois to develop at least two (2) and distribute marketing and communication materials per SFY Facilitating at least one (1) outreach event per quarter to engage key SWTCIE Illinois stakeholders per SFY (adults and youth with disabilities, business partners, schools, DRS VR, community members, etc.).

These programs are authorized by section 7 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Rehabilitation Act) ( 29 U.S.C. 705(5) ) and Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938( 29 U.S.C. § 203 ).

Program Authority: Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 ( Pub. L. 116- 260 ), 134 Stat.

1602. (Federal Register /Vol. 87, No. 54 /Monday, March 21, 2022 /Notices) Under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, a grantee under this competition may award sub grants for a portion of the funds to other public and private, nonprofit entities to directly carry out project activities described in the grantee's application.

B. Award and Funding Information The DRS will fund six grantees for organizations that hold or have applied for certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, and not currently funded as DRS Community Rehabilitation Program (CRP) providers or who have contracts less than $250,000 and meet or agree to meet DRS CRP accreditation requirements.

Using the IDHS Illinois Region map as a guide, DRS aims to achieve diverse geographical representation by selecting two (2) candidates from the combined Regions 1 and 2, two (2) candidates from the combined Regions 3 and 4, and two (2) candidates from Region 5. If an insufficient number of qualified candidates emerge from the regions as defined, then the next qualified candidate, regardless of region, will be selected.

The release of this NOFO does not obligate the DRS to make an award. The Department anticipates the availability of approximately $3M in funding over a 4 year cycle. The source of funding for this program is 84.

421D: Disability Innovation Fund (DIF) Award # H421D220009. The Department anticipates funding approximately 6 grant awards to provide this program. Expected Amounts of Individual Grant Award Funds will be distributed annually, following SFY, in the amount of approximately $125,000.

Grantees will be required to renew their grant award on an annual basis. Renewal will be based on performance and at the discretion of the DRS. The grant will continue through 6/30/2027 based on the agency's ability to successfully meet program activities and outcomes.

Further supplementation and renewal will not be available after the grant period ending date of June 30, 2027 (SFY). Anticipated Start Dates and Periods of Performance for new grant awards. The grant period will begin no sooner than 7/1/2023 and will continue through 6/30/2027.

Type of Assistance Instrument This is a competitive grant award funding opportunity. Procurement Contract Allowability Successful applicants under this NOFO may be eligible to receive three subsequent one-year grant renewals for this program. Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and are based on performance.

The release of this NOFO does not obligate the Illinois Department of Human Services to make an award. Personnel, directly associated with SWTCIE Illinois project activities- salaries and fringe (SFY 24- SFY 27), Cost of travel associated with staff engaged in SWTCIE Illinois project activities, Cost of accreditation to meet DRS CRP requirement (if required), and Other anticipated costs, such as technology, to support CIE activities.

Must be sufficiently detailed and justified to be approved by IDHS. Successful grantees will NOT receive a grant agreement until after their budget has been approved through the CSA system. Additional information on the CSA System will be provided post-award announcement, pre-award.

Grantees will be expected to increase DRS Contract revenue and reduce reliance on grant funds to support the SWTCIE Illinois project in a progressive manner over the course of the contract with the goal of self-sustaining by the end of the grant period (June 30, 2027). C.

Eligibility Information This competitive funding opportunity is limited to applicants that meet the following requirements Is a current provider of services to individuals with disabilities and holds or has applied for certificates issued under section 14(c) of the Fair Labor Standards Act, Is not a current DRS CRP or is a current DRS CRP but has outcome-based contracts of less than $250,000 annually, Meets or agrees to meet DRS CRP accreditation requirements consistent with ( 89 ILCS 530 ), Has completed all prequalification guidelines and has met application requirements as outlined ( C.

Eligibility Information and Grant Funding Requirements, 2. GATA Registration and Requirements) , Applicants must be prequalified; therefore, applications from entities that have not prequalified prior to the due date of this application will NOT be reviewed and will NOT be considered for funding. Successful Applicants will not receive an award if pre-award requirements are not met.

, Has submitted all information and data points as outlined and requested in this NOFO (D. Application and Submission Information), Has demonstrated experience providing services and support to individuals with disabilities, and Has demonstrated the ability to meet all program activities and outcomes described in this NOFO ( A. Project Description, 3.

Deliverables, and 4. Performance Outcomes and Standards). Failure to meet the eligibility criteria by the application deadline will result in the return of the application without review or, even though an application may be reviewed, will preclude the agency from receiving an award.

GATA Registration and Prequalification Eligible applicant entities must be registered and prequalified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee portal , to be eligible to apply for a grant, How To Access The Grantee Portal (pdf) . Registration and prequalification are required annually. An Illinois.

gov public account authenticates the relationship between the individual and the organization they represent, How to create an Illinois. gov Public Account . The following information is required to complete GATA Grantee Portal registration: Unique Entity Identifier (UEI).

The UEI is a 12-character alphanumeric ID assigned to an entity by the federal System for Award Management (SAM). For additional information refer to Section C. Eligibility Information and Grant funding, 3.

System for Award Management (SAM) and Unique Entity Identifier below. Entity's Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) Illinois Secretary of State File ID (required for non-profits, for-profits, and limited liability corporations.)

Entity primary email address Entity primary phone number Entity fiscal year-end date Indirect Costs Once an entity is registered in the Grantee Portal, the system will automatically determine (within 24 hours) if an entity is prequalified to apply for an award.

During prequalification, verifications are performed, including a check of federal Debarred and Suspended status on the Illinois Stop Payment List and good standing with the Secretary of State. An automated email notification is sent to the entity alerting them of "qualified" status or providing information about how to remediate a negative verification (e.g., not in good standing with the Secretary of State).

A federal Debarred and Suspended status cannot be remediated. For assistance navigating government application prequalification procedure, refer to Appendix C: IDHS GATA Prequalification Assistance. Applicants must be prequalified; therefore, applications from entities that have not prequalified prior to the due date of this application will NOT be reviewed and will NOT be considered for funding.

System for Award Management (SAM) and Unique Entity Identifier Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual or Federal or State awarding agency that is exempt from those requirements under 2 CFR § 25. 110 (b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal or State awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25. 110 (d)) is required to: Registered in SAM.

gov | Home before application submission. To establish a SAM. gov registration, go to SAM.

gov | Home and/or utilize this instructional link: " How To Register in SAM (pdf) " Upon registration, the entity will be assigned a unique entity identifier. The Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) is a 12-character alphanumeric ID assigned to an entity by the federal System for Award Management (SAM). The UEI is now the primary means of identifying entities registered for federal awards government-wide in SAM.

The UEI replaces the DUNS number. Applicants must include their UEI in the application. To view your UEI, the Federal Service Desk has posted instructions for finding the UEI in SAM here: How can I view my Unique Entity ID?

Each applicant must continue always to maintain an active SAM registration with current information during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration by the Department. IDHS may not make an award to an applicant organization until the applicant has complied with all applicable SAM requirements.

If an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time IDHS is ready to make an award, the Department may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award and use that determination as a basis for making an award to another applicant. The pre-award process includes a financial and administrative risk assessment utilizing an Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ).

The Department may NOT issue a Notice of Award or a Grant Agreement to any applicant that does not have a submitted and approved FY 24 ICQ. While these are NOT required prior to submitting the application, they are required prior to the Department issuing an award. Applicants that have not completed an FY24 ICQ at the time of application will be contacted by the Department to complete these pre-award requirements.

These grantee pre-award requirements are mandated by Federal Uniform Guidance ( 2 CFR 200 ) and the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). Grantees must complete these requirements prior to receiving a grant award from the State of Illinois. The CSA Tracking System is where the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) expects all applicant entities to enter their GATA Budget information.

It is also where IDHS staff will review and act on the proposed budget. Applicants must be registered in the CSA Tracking System to enable the applicant to submit a signed budget in CSA by the application due date. For instructions on registering in CSA, refer to How to Register in CSA .

For additional help and step by step instructions, refer to Instructions on registering in CSA . When applying, the applicant's proposed budget must be entered into the CSA system. The completed budget must be electronically signed and submitted in the CSA system, and a printed copy of the signed and submitted budget must be included with the application.

To do this, the following is required: at a minimum, the applicant organization's Chief Executive Officer (CEO) or equivalent, or the Chief Financial Officer (CFO) or equivalent must be registered in the CSA system to electronically sign the required budget documents prior to submission. Refer to Process for Adding GATA Budget Signoff Authority .

Mandatory Requirements of Applicant/Application The Mandatory Requirements are essential items that must be met by the applicant. If any Mandatory Requirement is not met, the responding applicant's entire proposal will not be considered.

If all responding applicants fail to meet a particular mandatory requirement, that mandatory requirement may, at the sole discretion of the State, be removed from the Mandatory Requirements so the evaluation process may continue. However, this does not obligate IDHS to make an award to any applicant that fails to meet all mandatory requirements. 7.

Cost Sharing or Match Requirements Providers are not required to provide in-kind and/or financial match. However, if a successful applicant proposes a voluntary match amount and the budget is approved, the total match amount incorporated into the approved budget becomes mandatory and subject to audit. 8.

Grant Fund Use Requirements All applicants will use grant funds according to the guidelines, conditions, and parameters set forth in this funding notice and in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of any applicable federal awards. Please refer to 2 CFR 200 .

Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, PART 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles to determine the appropriateness of costs. Allowable costs are those that are necessary and reasonable based on the activity(ies) contained in the Scope of Work, are justified in the Budget Narrative, and are allowable under Subpart E of 2 CFR 200 .

It is expected that administrative costs, both direct and indirect, will represent a small portion of the overall program budget. Any budget deemed to include inappropriate or excessive administrative costs will not be approved. Program budgets and narratives must detail how all proposed expenditures are necessary for program implementation.

Please refer to 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, PART 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles to determine the appropriateness of costs.

In addition, and specific to this grant, the following costs will be unallowable without specific prior written approval from IDHS: Entertainment costs, except where specific costs that might otherwise be considered entertainment have a programmatic purpose and are authorized in the approved budget ( 2 CFR 200. 438 ).

Capital expenditures for general purpose equipment, including any vehicle regardless of cost, buildings, and land ( 2 CFR 200. 439 ). Capital expenditures for improvements to land, buildings, or equipment which materially increase their value or useful life ( 2 CFR 200.

439 ). Food, and other goods or services for personal use of the grantee's employees, contractors, or consultants of the grantee unless authorized as per diem under the State of Illinois Governor's Travel Control Board ( 2 CFR 200. 445 ).

Deposits for items, services, or space. Indirect Cost Requirements and Restrictions To charge indirect costs to this grant, the