Greater Illinois Reimagine Violence Prevention Services (GI-RVPS)

Greater Illinois Reimagine Violence Prevention Services (GI-RVPS) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Human Services, Office of Firearm Violence Prevention. Funds a comprehensive Violence Prevention program using evidence-based programming and services to engage individuals at the highest risk of firearm violence, including street outreach, case management, and victim services in eligible greater Illinois municipalities.

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Quintero, Secretary IDHS Grants Administration Family & Community Services Grants - FY 2024 Community and Positive Youth Development Grants Greater Illinois Reimagine Violence Prevention Services (GI-RVPS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (24-444-80-2774-03) Illinois Department of Human Services Office of Firearm Violence Prevention; FCS Bureau of Violence Prevention Services DHS. ViolencePreventionServices@illinois.

gov Funding Opportunity Title Greater Illinois Reimagine Violence Prevention Services (GI-RVPS) Funding Opportunity Number April 19, 2023 at 12:00pm (NOON) Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) Number Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) Popular Name Greater Illinois Reimagine Violence Prevention Services (GI-RVPS) Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) Number(s) These awards will be funded with Federal American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSFRF).

These awards may also be partially funded with General Revenue Funds. Estimated Total Program Funding Approximately $15 M will be made available for a 12-month project period (July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024) Anticipated Number of Awards Average award amount: $300,000 Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Cost sharing or matching is allowed but is not required. Indirect Costs are allowed.

Restrictions on Indirect Costs Indirect Cost Rate must be approved. See Section C. Eligibility and Grant Funding Requirements; 8.

Grant Fund Use Requirements for any funding restrictions. Technical Assistance Session Date/Time: Tuesday, March 14, 2023/10:00 AM Central Time (US and Canada Registration Link: https://uic. zoom.

us/meeting/register/tZUkcu-vrjMrGdBx86DQon-Xjp6IyLHKLcKN After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. NOFO / Application Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) DHS. ViolencePreventionServices@illinois.

gov Due date for submitting questions: FAQs will be updated frequently, and a final, complete list will be posted to the IDHS website on 4/14/2023 Firearm violence has deeply harmed neighborhoods, communities, and the entire State of Illinois, both through the immediate loss of life and the long-term, harmful effects of trauma experienced by victims, witnesses, and others.

To reduce firearm violence, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) (430 ILCS 69). The RPSA calls for a comprehensive approach to reducing firearm violence through targeted, integrated behavioral health services and economic opportunities.

It also created the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) in the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS or the Department), which has authority over this effort. As per RPSA, for Illinois municipalities with less than 1,000,000 residents, in December 2021 the OFVP's Firearm Violence Research Group identified 15 municipalities or continuous geographic areas with the greatest concentration of firearm violence victims.

These locations were identified by the volume and per capita rate of fatal/non-fatal firearm-shot victims in each municipality, excluding self-inflicted incidents, from 2016 through 2020. An additional community was added selected in March 2022 as the 16th in rank order of concentrated firearm violence.

In accordance with the RPSA, the following municipalities with less than 1,000,000 residents are considered "eligible greater Illinois municipalities" and qualify for grants under the Act. Belleville Cluster (Includes Belleville, East St.

Louis and Cahokia Heights) Calumet City Cluster (includes Calumet City, Harvey, Dolton, Riverdale, South Holland, Markham, Lansing) Chicago Heights Cluster (includes Chicago Heights, Park Forests, and Sauk Village ) 10. Maywood-Bellwood Cluster 15. Urbana-Champaign Cluster 16.

Waukegan-North Chicago Cluster A full description of the process for identifying Illinois municipalities and Chicago community areas with the highest concentration of firearm violence is available here: IDHS: Report of the IDHS Office of Firearm Violence Prevention, June - December 2021 (state. il. us).

Furthermore, the RPSA requires that the OFVP create "local advisory councils" (LACs) for each of these designated service areas for the purpose of obtaining recommendations on how to distribute funds to reduce firearm incidents in municipalities with less than 1,000,000 persons. Since March 2022, OFVP has convened LACs with the required member representation in each municipality or continuous geographic area.

The OFVP provided each LAC with firearm related data and the best available evidence on how to address the social determinants of health to reduce firearm violence. In turn, in May 2022, the LACs provided recommendations to the OFVP on how to allocate violence prevention resources based on information provided by the OFVP, local law enforcement and other available data.

For more information about the LACs please visit - our Office of Firearm Violence Prevention RPSA Local Advisory Council page. Immediately following receipt of these recommendations, OFVP reviewed and consolidated all feedback into a comprehensive report that summarizes recommendations across municipalities. Details of the report can be reviewed at: IDHS: RPSA Local Advisory Council Summer 2022 Recommendations (state.

il. us). Based on these consolidated recommendations, the OFVP developed a Greater Illinois funding strategy that includes releasing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to provide Violence Prevention programming in the eligible Greater Illinois communities identified above.

The RPSA also requires the OFVP to allocate funding to Greater Illinois communities utilizing a formula approach. This approach considers fatal/non-fatal firearm-shot victim data along with other identified factors. For an overview of OFVP funding strategy for Greater Illinois eligible communities, including additional planned funding notices, please visit: IDHS: Greater Illinois Funding Strategy (state.

il. us) Patterned after the Community Violence Intervention program model, this NOFO will fund a comprehensive Violence Prevention program that utilizes evidence-based programming and services to engage individuals at the highest risk of firearm violence, including street outreach, case management, and victim services.

These programs increase positive outcomes for individuals most likely to harm someone or be harmed by firearm violence, strengthen others affected by violence, and contribute to building safer communities.

In line with the White House's commitment to "advancing equity and opportunity for black people and communities across the country," IDHS and the OFVP share the goals of addressing systemic racism, which includes advancing equity and racial justice. The Illinois Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) is seeking applications from those public and private nonprofit community-based organizations subject to 26 U.S.C.

501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the tax code (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4)) that has or will have (within 60 days) a physical presence in the Greater Illinois eligible community area described in Section A1 above, for which they intend to provide firearm violence prevention services described herein.

In addition to the above non-profit community-based organizations, eligible applicants are inclusive of units of local government, public schools, districts, etc. that serve the eligible community area. The OFVP intends to fund one or more organizations to provide violence prevention services in each eligible Greater Illinois service area.

Further, through a competitive merit-based review and selection process, the OFVP expects to fund applicants who demonstrate the following OFVP funding priorities: Have a demonstrated history of providing proposed services in the area they are applying to serve High levels of experience in violence prevention, community engagement, and outreach work Genuine and trusted relationships with community residents, stakeholders, and law enforcement entities Have a physical presence in the community area to which they are applying to serve.

Further, the OFVP will be informed by the IDHS: Greater Illinois Funding Strategy inclusive of the LACs programming recommendations, and recommended funding distribution, when making funding decisions within each separate eligible Greater Illinois service area. Organizations must provide each of the following program elements either directly or through subcontracts: street outreach, case management, and victim services.

If any single organization is unable to provide all three violence prevention program components directly, IDHS emphasizes the value in submitting partnership applications. Please review Sections A3 and D3 for more information on how you can apply through a primary applicant organization/sub-recipient partnership application model.

The applicant organization and each sub-recipient must meet the eligibility criteria described in Section C. 1 and C. 2 .

below. Please note: Applicant organizations may sub-grant no more than two (2) of the three (3) violence prevention program components Required Services and Programming The DHS Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) is investing in the highest-risk Greater Illinois communities to provide a comprehensive violence prevention programming intended to mitigate, reduce, and prevent violent behavior, in particular firearm violence.

The OFVP is seeking applications from organizations with the ability to connect with those individuals at highest risk of harming someone or being harmed by firearm violence. Funded organizations will provide a comprehensive violence prevention program inclusive of the three required program components: street outreach, case management, and victim services.

Applicant organizations may sub-grant no more than two (2) of the three (3) violence prevention program components. Services will be tailored based on community, individual, youth and family needs. Services and programming will include but not be limited to: Identifying and connecting individuals at the highest risk of harming someone or being harmed by firearm violence to programming.

Organizations will analyze and use data to identify and connect individuals who will most benefit from firearm violence prevention services. Identification and connection can occur through a variety of methods, including but not limited to street outreach and partnerships with schools, and law enforcement. Participants can also be connected to programming by community residents and community organizations.

Providers will screen individuals for participation in violence prevention services if they meet at least one of the criteria below: Active street involvement An association with or a reputation or key role (influencer) in or a family history of activity or involvement in an historically marginalized group that is disconnected from mainstream economy and/or social services and is or has participated in illegal activity.

Justice-system involvement Recently released from jail, prison, or/other detention facility (e.g., Cook County Jail, Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice (IDJJ) facilities, juvenile detention centers, or Prior arrest(s), charge(s), or conviction(s) for violent felonies (e.g., homicide, aggravated battery, armed robbery, weapons charges) Previous victimization and trauma associated with community violence Recent victim of violence, or Family/friend of recent victim of violence Exhibits violent behavior (includes online) Aggressive or violent behavior and/or threats of violence Provide comprehensive evidence-based firearm violence prevention services.

Organizations must provide each of the following program elements either directly or through subcontracts: street outreach, case management, and victim services. Organizations may not subcontract all three program elements. Sub-recipients will be subject to the same GATA and grant requirements as the grantee.

Street Outreach : Street outreach workers will be employed to mediate conflicts and prevent retaliatory violence between those who are at risk to commit or to become the victims of firearm violence.

Street outreach workers will engage with high-risk individuals in a variety of settings, including parks, homes, street corners, community centers, schools, hospitals, etc. Street outreach efforts are typically conducted in the afternoons, evenings, or late at night.

Key outreach activities include: Engagement and support of individuals and groups at highest risk of harming someone or being harmed by violence Reclaiming public spaces for safe activities Responding to critical incidents, such as shootings and homicides, to de-escalate tension and reduce/address threats of violence Organizations must maintain on-call crisis staff to respond to shooting incidents 24 hours per day, seven days per week to receive notification of shooting incidents from police departments.

Crisis staff must respond in person to the incident within one hour and document police department notifications, the time it was received, the response time, and the outcome. Support victims and their families by providing immediate basic needs services (food, clothing, etc. and providing/linking to necessary resources to address trauma, mental health, etc. to stabilize the individual/family.

Conduct proactive peace building activities such as restorative justice practices, event outings, and peace circles when applicable Mediate and resolve conflicts between street groups or individuals harmed by violence Make referrals for additional, non-emergency services and supports for the victim and family to preserve stability. Street outreach workers will carry a case load maximum of 15 participants at any given time.

Street outreach workers will be required to maintain an activity log, outlining types and numbers of outreach activities conducted. Case Management: Uses a case manager or case team to complete an intake assessment, develop a case plan, and provide or connect individuals to identified resources and services.

Programming and services may include, but are not limited to, effective emotional or trauma related therapies, housing services, employment training, job placement services, family engagement, and other support services. A full-time case manager will carry a case load maximum of 25 participants at any given time.

Victim Services: Victim services workers/advocates helps families and victims of violence recover from physical and emotional trauma caused by the violence by empowering them with skills, services, and opportunities. Key Victim Services include: Responding to incidences of community violence (non-fatal shootings, fatal shootings, other acts of violence, etc.) within specific community areas.

Incident notification could occur through outreach workers, police departments, community members, or other means. The response should include visits to crime scenes, a victims' home, hospitals, and other health care settings. Response should be dispatched within one hour of the police department notifications and may be an in-person interaction or phone call.

Providing immediate support and advocacy for those impacted by violence at the hospital, accompanying the family at the medical examiner's office, planning for a funeral, and/or assessing level of crisis to refer to counseling services.

Providing trauma-informed counseling with victims and families Connecting/referring families to appropriate services and supports in the community, including: Benefits eligibility and enrollment (e.g., Medicaid, SNAP/Link, etc.) Trauma-informed services for young children and youth Transportation to medical appointments Supporting families in their interaction with police to receive updates on cases.

Assisting families with application to Illinois Crime Victim Compensation Program operated by the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. Conducting regular weekly support groups with victims and families. Providing support to families during court visits or trials.

Victim services workers will carry a case load maximum of 25 participants at any given time.

Additional Programmatic Requirements Providers will maintain a confidential file on program participants which will include at a minimum: Documentation of crisis intervention, if applicable Any required assessment results Individual's case plan, goals, services, outcomes, etc. Record of services provided Record of referrals made for additional services and whether individual received services Providers will hold regular (monthly) case staffings.

The case staffing team will include where appropriate, the street outreach worker, case manager, victim services advocate, etc. At least one Street Outreach worker, a full-time case manager and a victim services worker. These must be separate positions Sufficient staffing to cover 24/7 shooting response. On call status is acceptable.

Develop, maintain, and leverage strong relationships with community residents, stakeholders, and law enforcement entities, etc. to identify conflicts that are responsible for recurring violence and to support local violence reduction strategies. Providers will use those relationships to identify conflicts for recurring violence and build relationships/coordinate with individuals who are most able to reduce conflicts.

Coordinate services with other organizations providing violence prevention services in their area. Work with the service area's Violence Prevention Coordinating Council (VPCC), formerly known as Local Advisory Council and other organizations providing violence prevention services to determine adequate coverage and response to shooting incidents referred by the police and through other reporting mechanisms.

A Reimagine VPCC is an experienced organization providing violence prevention services selected by the OFVP through a competitive process to help build capacity within the community area to reduce firearm violence. The VPCC will also continue and expand the work begun by Local Advisory Councils in each municipality.

Reimagine VPCCs will encourage effective, collaborative working relationships across providers in such disciplines as violence prevention, mental health, and youth development.

Coordinate street outreach activities through geography, target populations, etc. Participate in monthly and emergency meetings with other Reimagine Violence Prevention grantees/providers in the community to share knowledge and strategies of the neighborhood violence dynamic.

Monthly and emergency meetings will be convened by the OFVP and/or each municipality's VPCC with the intent to facilitate a meaningful collaborative action planning across providers. Accept and make referrals, when appropriate, to/from other Reimagine Violence Prevention, Youth Development, Youth Intervention, and Trauma-Informed Behavioral Health funded providers within each municipality.

Fully participate in community violence prevention coordination activities including but not limited to: attending monthly and emergency meetings sharing recommendations on how to reduce violent conflict in the neighborhood sharing knowledge of and strategies to address the community violence dynamic participate in available learning communities.

Recruit, train, maintain, and develop staff Recruit staff who are intimately familiar with and reflective of the community in which they are providing services. Implement safety protocols to ensure staff safety, including developing staff safety and self-care plans. Provide staff with adequate training opportunities to prepare them to provide program elements effectively and safely.

Training will include topics such as cognitive behavior therapy, conflict mediation and understanding/treating trauma. Training can be provided directly by the organization or through an RPSA Violence Prevention Training Technical Assistance and Support (TTAS) provider. An organization may choose to provide training utilizing a non-RPSA funded TTAS provider, however the organization may not use RPSA funds to pay for those trainings.

Provide staff with adequate supervision to assess and improve job performance. Provide and encourage staff with additional staff development opportunities which will build staff's employment skills, allowing for career advancement. Participate in IDHS-approved training, technical assistance, and support (TTAS).

At a minimum, funded providers will participate in an organizational scan conducted by an RPSA TTAS Provider, to determine programmatic, professional development, and organizational capacity needs. Provider will have the option to request TTAS services to meet identified needs at no cost. Funded providers will be expected to report quarterly steps taken to address needs identified by the scan.

Providers will be expected to repeat the scan at an interval to be determined by the OFVP to demonstrate progress toward meeting identified needs. The results of the organizations' scans will be used to inform subsequent years training calendar development that will benefit all RPSA funded organizations.

Ensure that programming is infused with trauma-informed principles that: Recognize the high prevalence of traumatic experiences in persons residing and working in communities with a high concentration of firearm violence, Include an understanding of the impact of trauma on staff and personnel working with individuals residing in these communities.

Include an understanding of the impact of trauma on brain development, physical and emotional health and the impact on the community and individuals living in the community. Creates a safe space, provides support, and builds resiliency in individuals impacted by trauma.

Develop and implement or maintain a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)/racial justice plan that: Reflects IDHS' commitment to advance equity and racial justice by enabling all to thrive, regardless of race, zip code, and disability. Outlines how the organization ensures equity in access to its supports/services as well as outcomes.

Includes a plan to identify and address implicit bias in all areas of the organization, including programming. Includes an equity and racial justice training plan. Acknowledges the root causes of firearm violence, including historically racist systemic policies and practices where appropriate.

At the end of each quarter, successful applicants will submit a periodic performance report (PPR). At the end of the year, successful applicants will submit a cumulative report.

In addition to service data and activities, the PPRs will also include the following performance measures: Provision of the three required evidenced-based components: street outreach, case management, and victim advocacy services Projected vs actual number of individuals served through street outreach Percent of Police Department Notifications with an in-person timely (60 min) response. Percent of successful case management referrals.

Percent of individuals with a case plan who complete 50% or more of case plan goals. Percent of successful victim advocacy referrals Percent of RPSA Monthly and Emergency Response meetings attended Number of policies, practices and procedures that have been implemented, revised, or repealed to reduce racial disparities and/or expanded access to supports and opportunities.

Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final Financial Reports submitted. Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final performance reports submitted. Percent of successful mediations conducted.

Minimum 3 required components will be delivered throughout the grant period. Street Outreach, Case Management & Victim Advocacy services.

( Acceptable performance: 100% of the 3 required components delivered ) Actual number of individuals served through street outreach compared to projected ( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Percent of agency assigned Police Department Notifications that were responded to by Street Outreach staff, in-person, within 60 min.

( Acceptable performance: 90% ) Percent of individuals referred by Outreach Workers or Victim Advocacy who have a case plan developed. ( Acceptable performance: 75% ) Percent of individuals with a case plan who complete 50% or more of case plan goals. ( Acceptable performance: 75% ) Percent of individuals referred for victim advocacy services who receive one or more victim services ( Acceptable performance: 80% .)

Percent of RPSA Monthly and Emergency Response meetings attended ( Acceptable performance: 80% of convened meetings ) Number of policies, practices and procedures that have been implemented, revised, or repealed to reduce racial disparities and/or expanded access to supports and opportunities. Reported in required performance reports.

( Acceptable performance: One (1 )) Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final Financial Reports submitted. The Periodic Financial Reports must be submitted no later than the 30th of each month for the preceding month by email. At the end of the fiscal year, providers will also submit a cumulative report.

( Acceptable performance: 80% of reports are submitted on time with accurate information ) Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final performance reports submitted. The Periodic Performance Reports must be submitted no later than the 30th of each month for the preceding month by email. At the end of the fiscal year, providers will also submit a cumulative report.

( Acceptable performance: 80% of reports are submitted on time with accurate information ) Number of mediations conducted compared to the number of mediations resulting in positive outcomes. ( Acceptable performance: 65% of mediations resulting in positive outcomes ). Statutory Authority : These programs are authorized by the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) (430 ILCS 69/35) and implemented by Executive Order 2021-29.

Award and Funding Information This is a competitive funding opportunity. The release of this NOFO does not obligate the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) or the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) to make an award. The Department anticipates funding one or more grant awards for each of the eligible Greater Illinois service areas as determined by the OFVP.

As part of an overall $100M funding strategy for Greater Illinois eligible service areas, the Department anticipates making approximately $15M of these funds available to provide one or more grant awards in each of the eligible Greater Illinois service areas. Individual total awards for project period are projected to average $300,000. Award amounts will be based on approved budgets.

Grant awards will be issued based on the State Fiscal Year and will be subject to performance, subject to 2 CFR 200 continuation application process, subject to GATA Compliance, and subject to sufficient State/Federal appropriation. These awards will be funded with American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 (ARPA) Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSFRF). These awards may also be partially funded with General Revenue Funds.

Grantee is required to comply with, and is subject to, all requirements of the CSFRF. pdf and all related rules and guidance issued by Grantor and the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury"). Refer to: Recipient Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities | U.S. Department of the Treasury .

Restrictions on use of these funds can be found at Federal Register CSLFRF. pdf This grant does not require an in-kind or financial match requirement. Indirect costs are allowed.

In order to charge indirect costs to this grant, the applicant organization must have a Federal or State annually negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) or must elect to use the De Minimis Rate. Indirect costs charged to the grant may not exceed the approved rate. Refer to Section C.

Eligibility and Grant Fund Use Requirements; 8e. Indirect Cost Requirements & Restrictions for more information. Subject to appropriation, the FY24 grant period will begin no sooner than the grant start date and will continue through 6/30/2024.

The grant start date is estimated to be 7/1/2023. Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and the OFVP and are based on performance and sufficient appropriation. Proposed budgets must be sufficiently detailed and justified to be approved by IDHS.

Successful applicants will NOT receive a grant agreement until after their budget has been approved through the Community Service Agreement Tracking System (CSA) system. Refer to Appendix A: CSA Budget Information for additional instructions for registering and completing budgets in the CSA system. Subrecipient Agreement(s) and budgets must be pre-approved by the Department and on file with the Department.

Subrecipients are subject to all provisions of this Agreement. The successful applicant organization shall retain sole responsibility for the performance of the subrecipient.

Pre-award costs will be allowed under the following conditions: have received and accepted the Notice of State Award (NOSA) have a current, approved budget in the CSA system for this award have submitted any and all requested program plan and budget revisions per the NOSA NOT incur pre-award costs prior to the start date of the grant agreement, anticipated to be July 1, 2023. Refer to 2 CFR 200. 209 Pre-award Costs for more information.

All funding is subject to sufficient appropriations. Eligibility Information and Grant Funding Requirements This competitive funding opportunity is limited to applicants that meet the following requirements and are subject to limitations described below: Eligible applicants are limited to those public and private nonprofit community-based organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the tax code (26 U.S.C.

501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4)) that has or will have (within 60 days) a physical presence in the Greater Illinois eligible community area described in Section A1 above, for which they intend to apply.

Organizations not physically located within the community at the time of application that propose to develop a service location, upon award, the organization must acquire a physical location within that community within 60 days of the contract start date (anticipated to be July 1, 2023.)

In addition to the above non-profit community-based organizations, eligible applicants are inclusive of units of local government, public schools, districts, etc. that provide services within the eligible community area. The applicant has met the prequalification requirements and mandatory requirements listed below. The applicant has met the prequalification requirements and mandatory requirements listed below.

If an applicant is proposing to provide services in more than one eligible Greater Illinois service area, the applicant must submit a separate application for each eligible service area. No applicant will be granted more than one award under this CSFA number (444-80-2774. 03) for the same eligible Greater Illinois service area.

This includes grantees who have been awarded under FY 23 444-80-2774. 03. Questions regarding this can be sent to dhsviolencepreventionservices@illinois.

gov . GATA Registration and Prequalification Eligible applicant entities must be registered and prequalified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, available here: Illinois GATA Grantee Portal Registration and prequalification are required annually. Additionally, any subrecipient must also be registered and prequalified through GATA upon application.

The following information is required to complete registration in the Grantee Portal: 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 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 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 organization must be registered in SAM before submitting an application. 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. 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 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 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