Federal Behavioral Health & Crisis Response Support Grant

Federal Behavioral Health & Crisis Response Support Grant is sponsored by Federal Government (specific agency not detailed in snippet, likely Department of Justice components). This funding supports crisis response units and behavioral health integration within law enforcement.

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Quintero, Secretary IDHS Grants Administration Mental Health Grants - FY 2027 Non-Competitive Grants (Current Awardees or those who have been notified to apply) 585 Behavioral Health Crisis (27-444-42-3993-01) Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery Barb Roberson DHS. DBHR. GrantApp@Illinois.

gov Non-Competitive/Initial Announcement Funding Opportunity Title 585 Behavioral Health Crisis Funding Opportunity Number May 4, 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) Number Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) Popular Name 585 Behavioral Health Crisis Assistance Listing (CFDA Number(s)) Estimated Total Program Funding Anticipated Number of Awards Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Restrictions on Indirect Costs IDHS: CSA Tracking System (state.

il. us) Centralized Repository Vault (CRV) GATA Learning Management System (LMS) 1. Total Amount of Funding The Department expects to award approximately $1,215,600.

The source of funding for this program is State and Federal funds. 2. Number of Grant Awards The Department anticipates funding approximately 2 grant awards to provide this program.

3. Expected Dollar Amount of Individual Grant Awards The Department anticipates that the dollar amount of individual awards will be between $510,000 and $800,000. 4.

Amount of Funding per Grant Award on average in previous years 5. Renewal of Existing Projects Eligibility This program will be awarded as a 12-month term agreement. Continued Funding of this Program is at the discretion of the Department and is based on sufficient appropriation and performance criteria including but not limited to: Grantee has performed satisfactorily during the previous reporting period.

All required reports have been submitted on time, unless a written exception has been provided by the Division/Department. No outstanding issues are present (e.g., in good standing with all pre-qualification requirements and no outstanding corrective action, etc.). 6.

Procurement Contract Allowability Subcontractor Agreement(s) and budgets must be pre-approved by the DBHR and on file with the DBHR. Subcontractors are subject to all provisions of this Agreement. The applicant Agency shall retain sole responsibility for the performance and monitoring of the subcontractor.

Pre-Award costs are not allowable for this award. IDHS grants are governed by 2 CFR. Part 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles and 30 ILCS 708 which include information on allowable costs, audit requirements, and financial records.

Indirect Costs may be applied to this grant award. Indirect Cost rates must be approved through the Centralized Indirect Cost Rate System . Per 2 CFR 200.

414 (f) De minimis rate grantees may utilize a De Minimis indirect cost rate up to a maximum of 15%. 1. Application Posting Date 2.

The Department must receive the Full Application Packet: Due on 05/04/2026 at 12:00 p. m. (Noon) Central Time 3.

Anticipated Award Date 4. Anticipated Start Date and Periods of Performance for grant awards Subject to appropriation, the grant period will begin no sooner than 07/01/2026 and will continue through 06/30/2027. This program allows hospitals to support individuals presenting at emergency departments in behavioral health crisis, regardless of payer, by deflecting them from in-patient hospitalization.

It will allow participating hospitals to assess, support, and redirect relevant individuals to in-community resources whenever possible and appropriate. Such a crisis may involve imminent risks that require time-sensitive intervention and are not best addressed in a hospital setting; in some cases, a hospital setting may escalate these risks, while also preventing ER services from being available for others.

Such risks include but not limited to: suicidal ideation, substance use challenges, risk of harm to self or others, or other dangerous behaviors. D. Agency Contact Information If you have questions about this funding opportunity, please contact: Email: DHS.

DBHR. GrantApp@Illinois. gov An organization must have a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) with the State of Illinois, A Federal NICRA, or elect to use the 15% de minimis rate to be reimbursed for any indirect costs within a program.

All State of Illinois grantees also have the option to select "no rate" and not claim any indirect costs. Awardees must select an indirect cost election in the Grantee Portal on an annual basis. Note - The election for "no rate" and "de minimis" continue indefinitely once initially selected until a new election is made.

All State of Illinois grantees receiving awards from Illinois grant making agencies must substantiate or elect an indirect cost rate for their organization. Grantees that wish to negotiate a rate with the State of Illinois will start their election process in the Grantee Portal and the case will then be sent to the Crowe Resource Management Program (CRMP) to begin negotiation.

Please click on the Centralized Indirect Cost Rate System to begin the indirect cost rate election process and obtain access to resources and points of contact to assist your organization in completing this process. The specific types of applicants that may apply for the grant award are: The applicant must meet the Registration, Pre-qualification , and any other Mandatory Requirements listed in this funding opportunity.

Applicants must provide the following information via the Grantee Portal annually to be registered with the State of Illinois as an awardee: Organization Name and Contact Information Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) Unique Identity Number (UEI) 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.

Items i) through v) below are the prequalification requirements. Unique Entity Identifiers and SAM Registration. Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual 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: Be registered in SAM. gov before the application due date.

Provide a valid unique entity identifier ( UEI ) in its application. Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration by the awarding agency. The State Agency may not make an award until applicant has fully complied to all UEI and SAM requirements.

The State Agency may determine that an applicant is not qualified if they have not complied to requirements and use that determination as a basis to award another applicant or applicants. Must be in "good standing" with the Illinois Secretary of State if the Illinois Secretary of State requires the entity's organization type to be registered. Must not be on the Illinois Stop Payment List.

Must not be on the SAM. gov Exclusion List. Must not be on the Medicaid Sanctions List.

Additional Eligibility Restrictions (i.e. Geographic Area) This grant is specific to Chicago and Elgin Applicants will not receive an award if pre-award requirements are not met. Qualified status is re-verified nightly. If the entity's status changes, an email notice is sent to the designated entity representative with a link to the Grantee Portal .

See Section number I(A)(7) for funding restrictions. Other factors that would disqualify an applicant or application include: This funding opportunity is limited to grantees who have been notified to apply. Limit on Number of Applications: More than one application per entity is not permitted.

Providers are not required to participate in cost sharing or provide match. For the purposes of this program, a behavioral health crisis is defined as a situation in which an individual no longer knows how to respond to, or lacks the capacity to resolve, an escalating situation for themselves or a loved one and is consequently in emotional and/or physiological distress.

Such a crisis requires time-sensitive intervention and may involve imminent risks, including but not limited to: suicidal ideation, substance use challenges, risk of harm to self or others, or other dangerous behaviors. A behavioral health crisis may occur when an individual's stress, emotional pain, trauma history, health condition, or life circumstances overwhelm their coping skills.

Emergency Room Crisis Deflection Services: Program Overview The Grantee will directly operate crisis services that include Crisis Stabilization and Crisis Intervention, as outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code Rule 140.

453 , or successor rule, as well as the requirements included in this grant opportunity. Grantees providing crisis services shall: Operate hospital-based crisis services 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year (24/7/365). Crisis response will be provided on demand by a team based out of a hospital and/or emergency department.

The team is comprised of at least 2 responders: (1) a crisis clinician who, at minimum, meets the qualifications of a Mental Health Professional and (2) a peer support specialist who meets, at minimum, the criteria outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

453(b)(7), or who is credentialed as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). Accept referrals for crisis services on a walk-in basis or by referral from hospital staff. Provide crisis assessment, de-escalation, safety planning, linkage and referral to appropriate levels of care or community resources and arrange transportation when necessary.

Following the initial crisis event, conduct at least three follow-up contacts with the customer at the following intervals: 1) 24 hours, 2) 48 hours, 3) 72 hours, and 4) as needed for up to 30 days. Ensure that, upon completion of crisis follow-up services, the customer is connected to ongoing care and support services, as appropriate.

Coordinate with other crisis care providers as needed, including but not limited to: Mobile Crisis Response providers, non-state-funded mobile crisis response providers, co-response teams, EMS, and law enforcement. Minimize involvement of law enforcement in crisis response, when appropriate, while prioritizing the safety of the individual being served, other hospital patients, and Grantee staff.

Minimize the use of jails as a place to go for individuals in behavioral health crisis. Minimize the use of more restrictive services, such as emergency department boarding or psychiatric inpatient admissions, whenever appropriate. A.

Funding Priorities or Focus Areas IDHS is working to counteract systemic racism and inequity, and to prioritize and maximize diversity throughout its service provision process. This work involves addressing existing institutionalized inequities, aiming to create transformation, and operationalizing equity and racial justice.

It also focuses on the creation of a culture of inclusivity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability. B. Performance Requirements Grantees must be actively enrolled in the Illinois Medical Assistance Program as a Behavioral Health Clinic (BHC) or Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) with a Medicaid Rehabilitation Option (MRO) Crisis Services Approval, consistent with 89 Ill.

Adm. Code 140 Table N. Grantees shall serve individuals of all ages who present at an emergency department or hospital experiencing a behavioral health crisis who would be best served by an immediate, in-person response.

These individuals must be served regardless of payer. Stationary Location and Equipment Requirements The Grantee must have a dedicated location within the hospital or emergency department that is accessible for program staff. The Grantee must establish policies, in collaboration with the hospital, that ensure the physical safety of the environment and determine the maximum safe operating capacity for the space.

This space must be safe and secure and allow program staff to work without disruption and without others overseeing or overhearing their work. It must include a private space to accommodate meetings with clients.

Grantee staff shall have access to the following at all times while working: Supply of Naloxone for distribution and staff use The supply of Naloxone for distribution should be approximately matched to the needs of their service area for distribution; The Grantee should have a distinct supply of Naloxone for staff response to active overdose that is kept accessible, stored appropriately, and unexpired at all times, that is different from any supply that the Grantee maintains for distribution to clients/ community.

This supply should be coordinated with hospital/emergency room medical staff.

Resource Information Sheet that includes, but is not limited to: Illinois Helpline (including Medication Assisted Recovery NOW, which is available through the Helpline); 911 and other crisis services; Nearest linkage services including but not limited to: Living Room Programs, Crisis Residential services, inpatient behavioral health centers, etc.; and Other services for mental health and substance use.

Additional items to ensure the comfort and general wellbeing of individuals being served, including but not limited to: water, masks, gloves, snacks, handwarmers, comfortable clothing, blankets, and first aid supplies. Program services operate 24/7/365. Grantee shall establish a Program Director to oversee Grantee's program staff and operations.

The Program Director shall, at minimum, be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) as defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

453 and shall be responsible for oversight of all program service requirements including, but not limited to: Supervising all program staff, including training, supervision, and quality assurance; Communicating with and being available to DBHR staff; and Attending all trainings, technical assistance sessions, cluster meetings, learning collaboratives, and other meetings called by DBHR or DBHR's partners, and including program staff as needed.

The Grantee shall minimally provide crisis services consistent with the staffing requirements detailed in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

453, with the understanding that: The Grantee must build a staffing plan based on safely managing coverage and availability for their assigned hospital/emergency department. The plan must also include provisions to ensure the continuation of 24/7 operations in the event of unexpected circumstances (call outs, resignations, surge in volume, weather, etc.).

It is the expectation of IDHS-DBHR that crisis services be delivered as a team-based modality with each team being comprised of behavioral health practitioners, including at least: a crisis clinician who minimally meets the qualifications of a Mental Health Professional (MHP) as defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

453; and a peer support specialist who meets the criteria, at minimum, defined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

453(b)(7), or who is credentialed as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS), who provides support to individuals in crisis from the peer perspective and in alignment with the National-Practice-Guidelines-for-Peer-Specialists-and-Supervisors .

Grantee shall maintain sufficient capacity to adequately respond to all crisis referrals in a timely fashion, which may require staffing of multiple teams at the same time, based upon historical utilization and service forecasting. Grantee failure to meet staffing requirements shall be reported to IDHS-DBHR within 24 hours of staffing failure in line with notification guidance provided by DBHR.

Notification must include a description of the efforts made to meet the staffing requirement. The Program Director, or other QMHP, shall be available at all times for crisis staff responding to individuals experiencing behavioral health crises. The staff person shall be available for consultation and may provide direct services as a member of the crisis response team, when meeting the regulatory requirements of 89 Ill.

Adm. Code 140. 453.

Providing consultation regarding mental health crisis; Providing resources to link to treatment. Availability of a Substance Use Professional The Grantee shall ensure crisis staff responding to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis have 24/7/365 access to a Certified Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CADC) or comparable substance use professional as approved by DBHR within 6 months after the contract start date.

Timeline extensions may be approved at the discretion of DBHR. The QMHP and CADC (or comparable credential) can be the same individual. This staff person shall be available for consultation related to substance use crisis needs and may provide direct services as a member of the crisis response team, when meeting the regulatory requirements of 89 Ill.

Adm. Code 140. 453.

This includes: Supporting other staff in substance use screening; Providing consultation regarding substance use crisis; Providing resources to link to treatment. Grantee MCR staff must meet the following training requirements: All training as required by 89 Ill. Adm.

Code 140. 453 and 140. Table N; and Substance use training as determined by DBHR.

DBHR may require additional training on an ad-hoc basis to ensure staff have all necessary skills and knowledge. Completion of these additional training requirements is a condition of this grant. Crisis Service Delivery Requirements Grantee shall deliver crisis services to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis, regardless of funding source, consistent with 89 Ill.

Adm. Code 140. 453, 89 Ill.

Adm. Code 140. Table N, the HFS Community-Based Behavioral Services (CBS) Provider Handbook, and any companion Interagency Provider Handbook for Providers of Crisis Services issued by HFS and DBHR.

Crisis Response services will be delivered as a team-based modality with each team being comprised of behavioral health practitioners, including at least: (1) a crisis clinician who, at minimum, meets the qualifications of a Mental Health Professional and (2) a peer support specialist who meets, at minimum, the criteria outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

453(b)(7), or who is credentialed as a Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) or Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS). Program staff must work together to assess the situation, identify the individual(s) in crisis, and gauge the needs, challenges, and safety risk.

Situational assessment includes determining what is and is not working and identifying specific strategies for offering immediate support for the individual in crisis. During the face-to-face response, the program staff will work together to support the individual in de-escalating the immediate crisis, scree and assess the individual, develop a crisis prevention and safety plan, and arrange transportation, as is appropriate.

Unless otherwise clinically indicated, the peer support specialist will be the first to engage the individual in crisis, taking the time to listen, connect, establish trust, and empower the individual to engage with other program staff.

Peer support specialists serve as crucial "translators" by bridging gaps between individuals in crisis and clinical staff through lived experience, explaining clinical jargon in practical, conversational language; advocating for the individuals' choices and needs; and reducing power imbalances.

They don't just translate words but meaning, connecting clinical instructions to real life, fostering and supporting the individuals' self-directed choices and options.

Program staff who are peer support specialists are expected to provide hope-filled engagement and support for the individual in crisis, including but not limited to: providing authentic empathy and validation; supporting individuals in advocating for their own choices, needs, and rights; offering to share relevant personal lived experiences (healthy self-disclosure); and providing resources and/or other information related to navigating systems.

In alignment with the National Practice Guidelines for Peer Specialists and Supervisors and Peer Support Services Across the Crisis Continuum (Publication No. PEP24-01-019.

Rockville, MD, of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, 2024), peer support specialists will not be expected to assess, diagnose, or treat; force or coerce others to participate in services; prepare, witness, or file a petition for involuntary commitment; express or exercise power over others; fix or do for others what they can do for themselves; assume they know what the other person is feeling; or prescribe or recommend medications or monitor their use.

Program staff who are crisis clinicians are expected to hold primary responsibility for conducting a crisis screening and assessment which minimally includes the completion of the Illinois Crisis Assessment Tool (I-CAT) and a substance use screening as outlined in 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

453, 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140.

Table N or otherwise determined by DBHR. Crisis clinicians must observe, identify, and interpret behavioral health cues; recognize signs of medical distress, distinguish mental health, substance-related, and physical underlying factors; and respond in ways that reduce re-traumatization.

Additionally, crisis clinicians are responsible for facilitating any linkages to higher levels of care, if such need is identified in the assessment; and for completing clear, accurate, and thorough documentation of the crisis service(s) provided. Additional details on universal substance use screening and additional screening tools will be included in the Program Manual.

In keeping with person-centered team-based care, there should be transparent communication and respect for all members of the team; consideration and support of the ethical and emotional implications of any decisions made related to involuntary treatment; and a debriefing after the decision to improve team cohesion and improve the quality of care within the team and organization.

Grantee must maintain digital documentation for each crisis response, including case notes, which can be made available to DBHR for review. Case notes must minimally include an overview of the initial request for service, response, and outcome. Additionally, the Grantee must be able to collect all data elements outlined in Section 14.

Grantee must develop policies and procedures to ensure Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and/or Protected Health Information (PHI) or any other confidential information regulated by the State and/or Federal government, such as by Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Illinois Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities Confidentiality Act (MHDDCA), remain confidential.

Medicaid-funded Team-based Crisis Response Team-based crisis response for individuals enrolled in one of the medical assistance programs administered by HFS shall be billed consistent with the HFS CBS Fee Schedule, utilizing all appropriate coding to identify team-based response.

Grantees are responsible for employing all reasonable methods to determine whether service recipients are eligible for an HFS medical assistance program, and if so, must bill HFS or the appropriate Managed Care Organization (MCO) for all crisis services delivered. Failure to bill HFS or its MCOs for reimbursable services may result in corrective action, up to and including termination of the grant agreement.

Follow Up to Crisis Response Following the initial crisis event, the grantee shall conduct follow-up contacts with the individual in crisis and/or their parent, guardian, or caregiver as appropriate at minimum after 24 hours, 48 hours, and 72 hours. Follow-up shall continue for up to 30 days if deemed necessary by program staff.

Grantee shall, following the initial crisis event, ensure that the individual experiencing a behavioral health crisis is connected to ongoing treatment and support services, as appropriate, via linkage and referral. Referrals include providing individuals with information about where to access services not provided by the crisis team.

To meet the broad variety of individuals' needs, the Grantee will develop a robust catalogue of local resources to which individuals may be referred including, but not limited to: food, shelter, healthcare, childcare, transportation, domestic violence services, refugee/immigrant services, and tools for finding resources (e.g. IDHS BEACON, DCFS SPIDER).

Linkages include actively supporting individuals in connecting to a needed service, ideally through a warm hand-off, and conducting follow-up to ensure the linkage has successfully occurred. Grantee must document and bill follow-up contacts and services to HFS or the appropriate MCO for any individual enrolled in a medical assistance program administered by HFS.

Grantee shall create, maintain, and annually update a program manual that aligns with all applicable federal and state laws, regulations, policies, and program requirements.

This manual shall outline policies and procedures to support full implementation of all service requirements and be developed consistent with: The SAMHSA guidance referenced above; The National Practice Guidelines for Peer Support and Supervisors; and All guidance provided by DBHR. The manual shall provide a detailed staffing plan sufficient to meet the needs of the community(ies) served.

Grantee shall develop and implement a plan for outreach and engagement to ensure other service providers are aware of this deflection program. Quality Assurance and Monitoring Grantee is expected to participate in all quality assurance and monitoring processes as developed by DBHR.

This includes, but is not limited to, access to policy and procedures, staff training, staff credentials, case notes, assessments, and physical space and vehicle lease agreements. Individual Response Level Data All Grantees must collect and record case notes for each individual served that can be made available to DBHR, with sensitive information redacted as is necessary, upon request.

Case notes should include, at minimum, the following categories: Agency Developed Unique Identifier Insurance information (if applicable) Submission of PRTP and PFR Forms Online DBHR is developing an online system for the submission of PRTP and PFR forms that will replace the submission of electronic forms by email. This system is being developed so that it can be accessed and used by organizations with existing computer resources.

When the online system has been fully developed and all users have been trained, this online system will fully replace the email option. At that time, the online system is expected to be the only methodology for submitting PRTP and PFR documentation to DBHR. Other forms may still be required to be submitted by email.

Number of budgeted Crisis Clinicians FTEs. Number of Crisis Clinician FTEs on staff on the last day of the reporting period. Number of budgeted Peer Support Specialist FTEs.

Number of Peer Support Specialist FTEs on staff on the last day of the reporting period. Number of days in the reporting period. Number of days in the reporting period crisis response services were not available 24 hours a day.

Total number of service referrals received from all sources. Number of referrals that received crisis services. Number responses that included a peer.

Number of individuals who were administered the Illinois Crisis Assessment Tool. Total Number of individuals served by the program. Number of individuals served who were screened for substance use.

Number of individuals served who reported substance use in the past 48 hours during the substance use screen. Number of individuals who were admitted to a hospital Number of attempted follow-up contacts on Day 1 post-crisis. Number of individuals who were reached for follow up on Day 1 post-crisis.

Number of attempted follow-up contacts on Day 2 post-crisis. Number individuals who were reached for follow up on Day 2 post-crisis. Number of attempted follow up contacts on Day 3 post-crisis.

Number individuals who were reached for follow up on Day 3 post-crisis. Number of attempted follow up contacts from Day 4 through Day 30 post-crisis. Number individuals who were reached for follow up between Day 4 and Day 30 post-crisis.

100% of days in the reporting period that services were available 24 hours a day. 75% of individuals served by the program were screened for substance use. E.

Cooperative Agreements 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.

Unallowable costs: 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. G. Program beneficiaries or program participants must meet the following requirements: H.

Authorizing Statutes or Regulations 89 Ill. Adm. Code Rule 140.

453 89 Ill. Adm. Code 140 Table N 59 Ill.

Admin, Code 132 (Rule 132), Section 132. 150g Mental Health Community Services Act (405 ILCS 30/ Section (f)) IV. Application Contents and Format A.

Content and Form of Application Submission 1. Required Content of Application Applications must include the required documents and demonstrate that the program eligibility requirements have been met. Refer to Section V.

Submission Requirement and Deadlines for details. 2. Project Narrative Content and Attachments The Project Narrative is required to support the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance (GA) for non-competitive grants.

The purpose of the Project Narrative is to describe the organization's program activities and design for implementing and administering the program for the upcoming State Fiscal Year (SFY). This Project Narrative will include information that is specific to your organization's proposed program services and be considered part of your grant agreement. Submission of this Project Narrative is required to fulfill contractual obligations.

3. Budget and Budget Narrative Applicants must enter a FY27 budget electronically in the CSA system. Budget must be electronically signed and submitted in the CSA Tracking System.

Budget must be signed by the Provider's Chief Executive Officer and/or Chief Financial Officer. IMPORTANT : Please be sure the budget status in CSA Tracking System says "GATA Budget signed and submitted to program review." This status will appear after the budget is electronically signed by the agency CEO or CFO and submitted to IDHS.

See IDHS CSA Tracking System webpage for additional information on CSA at IDHS: CSA Tracking System (state. il. us) .

A copy is not to be submitted along with the application packet. The budget and narrative must tie fiscal activity to program objectives and deliverables and demonstrate that all proposed costs are: Allowable as defined by program regulatory requirements and the Uniform Guidance (2CFR 200), as applicable. Deadline for submission of the budget, in the CSA Tracking System, is the same as the application deadline.

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