Greater Illinois Reimagine Youth Intervention Services (GI-YIS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (24-444-80-3005-01)

Greater Illinois Reimagine Youth Intervention Services (GI-YIS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (24-444-80-3005-01) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Human Services. This program from the Illinois Department of Human Services focuses on youth intervention services in Greater Illinois. Nonprofits working with youth in this area should consult the official Notice of Funding Opportunity for specific details on application and funding.

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Quintero, Secretary IDHS Grants Administration Family & Community Services Grants - FY 2024 Community and Positive Youth Development Grants Greater Illinois Reimagine Youth Intervention Services (GI-YIS) Notice of Funding Opportunity (24-444-80-3005-01) 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 Youth Intervention Services (GI-YIS) Funding Opportunity Number April 19, 2023 by 12:00pm (NOON) Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) Number Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) Popular Name Greater Illinois Youth Intervention Services (GI-YIS) 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 $10 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: $180,000 Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement Cost sharing or matching is allowed but is not required. Restrictions on Indirect Costs Indirect Costs are allowed.

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: Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:00am Central Time (US and Canada) Registration Link: https://uic. zoom.

us/meeting/register/tZUpd-uqpj0jE9FZ6g5UZiiLmaJLIGeUhjuH 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 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 Youth Intervention 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) This NOFO will fund a variety of Youth Intervention Services that utilize evidence-informed programming and services which will improve youth outcomes and decrease risk factors associated with firearm violence. These services include mentoring, caregiver engagement; life skills development; employment readiness, skills development and support; as well as other activities that promote positive youth outcomes.

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 youth intervention 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 youth intervention 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 youth intervention, 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.

Propose cost-effective and efficient programming 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.

Required Services and Programming The DHS Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) is investing in the highest-risk Greater Illinois communities to provide a wide variety of youth intervention programming intended to improve youth outcomes and reduce youth risk factors.

The OFVP is seeking applications from organizations with the ability to engage youth and young adults ages 11-24 at highest risk of harming someone or being harmed by firearm violence. Services will be tailored based on community, individual, youth and family needs.

Services and programming will include but not be limited to: Engage youth and young adults ages 11-24 at the highest risk of harming someone or being harmed by firearm violence in programming. Organizations will promote their programming in the community, including but not limited to partnerships with schools, law enforcement and their municipality's Violence Prevention Coordinating Council (VPCC).

Participants can also be connected to programming by community residents and community organizations.

Providers will ensure youth intervention services participants 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 Resides in municipal blocks with high concentrations of firearm violence Other risk factors such as family challenges and school disengagement.

Refer to Appendix L: Individual and Family Risk Factors for complete list. Provide evidence-informed, age-appropriate youth intervention services . Organizations may provide services directly or through subgrants.

Sub-recipients will be subject to the same GATA and grant requirements as the grantee. All selected applicants will receive training and assistance on specific programming such as mentoring models and required staff capacities such as assessment. All selected applicants will report on participant demographics, services and performance measures detailed in Section A4.

Mentoring : relationship-based programming which promotes positive behaviors, attitudes and outcomes for youth while also reducing risk of harming or being harmed by violence. Services include staffing to support one to one, group, peer, or a combination of these types of mentoring services. Mentors are matched with participants through a thoughtful process and can be paid or volunteer.

Applicants must include mentee training program, policies, and procedures in application. Programs must include staffing to complete intake, assessment, case plan and outcome activities. At minimum, assessment must measure anger management, conflict resolution skills and problem-solving skills.

Caregiver involvement : programming for parents, guardians, and/or caregivers to participate in activities that strengthen their adult/child bonds and community involvement. Programs must identify and address caregiver needs and demonstrate improved caregiver engagement with child/youth.

Safe Place Programming : includes accessible programming during late afternoons, evenings, weekends and holidays where youth and young adults can engage in activities under the consistent supervision of caring adults. This programming has an ongoing and regular schedule of activities such as homework/tutoring assistance; recreational activities; arts; and cultural enrichment.

Life Skills : programming that develops healthy and pro-social skills. expands child, youth, and young adult opportunities to try new skills and develop new interests, to build friendships, find their place in a group, and gain developmentally relevant experiences This is meant to include a wide variety of activities based on community needs and interests.

Examples include home life skills such as food preparation and budgeting; restorative circles that build safety and conflict resolution skills; recreation, sports, cultural and artistic activities. Programs must utilize a validated assessment tool such as Casey Life Skills to assess, address needed life skills and demonstrate improvement.

Programming and assessment must address anger management, conflict resolution and problem- solving skills. In addition to staffing to provide the life skill programming, programs must include staffing to complete intake, assessment, case plan and outcome activities.

Employment Readiness and Skill Development : includes educating and preparing participants for employment, developing their "essential employability skills" ( Appendix M ), job placement assistance and supportive services.

All youth will complete, through Illinois workNet , the Career Cluster Inventory; the Employment 101 pre-assessment, work readiness activities, and post-assessments as necessary to demonstrate work readiness skills improvement. Programs must develop a case plan with each participant.

All career exploration and employment readiness activities must be aligned with the nationally recognized career clusters or groups of occupations and industries. Programs must educate and assist students with scholarship eligibility and application for college level admission (AA, BA or MA). The grant funds cannot pay for college tuition.

Participants may receive incentives for training completion; to do so, applicants must include an incentive policy. When participants demonstrate employment readiness, programs will provide job placement assistance. Programs may provide supportive services such as access to transportation and childcare to achieve employment goals.

This programming does not include subsidized employment 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 evidence informed models for each of the program types, motivational interviewing, conflict mediation and understanding/treating trauma.

Training can be provided directly by the organization or through an RPSA Youth Intervention 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 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. iv Includes an equity and racial justice training plan. Acknowledges the root causes of firearm violence, including historically racist systemic policies and practices where appropriate.

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, if applicable.

Record of services provided Record of referrals made for additional services and whether individual received services Violence Prevention Coordinating Council (VPCC) The OFVP will require Reimagine Youth Intervention Services (RYIS) providers to work with the service area's Violence Prevention Coordinating Council (VPCC), formerly known as Local Advisory Council, and other youth serving programs and violence prevention programs.

At a minimum, RYIS providers will be required to: Coordinate services with other youth services organizations in the service area. This includes referral and linkage processes with other organizations providing services in their area to ensure participants are connected to needed services. Referral policies and practices may be developed during the first 3 months of programming.

Participate in monthly meetings with other Reimagine Public Safety funded providers within their community convened by the VPCC to share knowledge and strategies of the neighborhood violence dynamic and complete community asset mapping. Collaborate in the development and implementation of coordinated community events which reclaim public space in communities impacted by gun violence.

Meet on an emergency basis with Reimagine funded Violence Prevention providers in the service area when conflicts related to program participants that need immediate attention and resolution arise. 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.

Applicants may be required to participate in the formal evaluation of the program developed by the Department and OFVP and must cooperate in the collection of data for this purpose.

Other data will be collected from programs including, at a minimum, the following data elements: Unduplicated number of program participants Intake and demographic information of program participants Participant status data (Education, Employment, Living Arrangement) Participant attendance data Program service activities, assessment, and outcome data Discharge Information, including status data Applicant agency administrative information; staff information; site information; subcontractor information; and other program plan information as required.

Please note that some records and other information obtained by programs concerning the individuals served under this agreement may be confidential pursuant to state and federal statutes and/or administrative rules and shall be protected from unauthorized disclosure.

A one FTE (full-time equivalent) position must be committed to the program to coordinate program activities, serve as the main DHS contact and be identified in the organizational chart. Exceptions will be considered if the size and scope of the proposed program justifies less. Exceptions will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicants must justify their FTE in the proposal narrative. Programs must recruit, hire, and take necessary steps to retain staff that are qualified for their positions with the Reimagine Youth Intervention Services program through education, experience and/or training. This experience includes but is not limited to, being familiar with and reflective of the community in which they are providing services.

The organizational chart must be included as Attachment 3 of the application. Reimagine Youth Intervention Services programs must offer nutritious snacks to the participants. All food must be served in accordance with relevant local and state health standards for food preparation and handling and meet the standards of the National Afterschool Association.

While program funds may be used to purchase food, programs must demonstrate that they researched and applied for assistance through the food programs sponsored through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), found at http://www. usda. gov ; the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE), found at http://www.

isbe. net ; or through Feeding America, found at http://www. feedingamerica.

org . Program funds may be used to cover reasonable transportation costs for program participants, except for transportation across state lines. If transportation is provided, the agency will be required to develop a written transportation plan directly related to project activities and to maintain the plan on file at the agency.

This plan should have the approval of the agency's governing body and be available for review by the Department and OFVP upon request. Programs must have appropriate insurance and license for staff or volunteer to transport participants and kept in staff and volunteer files and built into transportation plan as appropriate. The importance of community collaboration cannot be overemphasized.

Working together, youth, families, and community entities can design programs that are best suited to meet the needs of local youth and to connect out-of-school time programs with community resources.

Community-based agencies, government, faith-based organizations, civic organizations, businesses, foundations, youth and their families, working together, can provide a wide range of resources to support high-quality out-of-school time programs. The issues and concerns of the entire community can best be addressed by drawing upon diverse resources. The key to successful programming is collaborative planning and implementation.

Program Participation Fees Programs may NOT charge any fees associated with program participation. 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: Required performance measures Percent of youth that were safe from violence during program hours. Percent of RPSA Monthly 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.

Number of referral policies and practices between RPSA providers Number of coordinated community events Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final Financial Reports submitted. Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final performance reports submitted. Projected vs actual number of individuals served through mentorship Percent of individuals who have a case plan developed.

Percent of individuals with a case plan who complete 50% or more of case plan goals. Participants will increase anger management and conflict resolution skills as determined by pre/post surveys/assessments of participants. Participants will increase decision making and problem-solving skills as determined by pre/post surveys/assessments of participants.

Caregiver Involvement Services . Projected vs actual number of individuals served through caregiver engagement Projected vs actual number of families served through caregiver engagement Projected vs actual number of families eligible and not registered for public benefit programs Percent of families that are registered for public benefits, based on the actual number of families eligible and not yet registered.

Percent of individuals who attend 50% or more of activities Percent of families who attend 50% or more activities Percent of caregivers who report improved engagement with children/youth, as determined by pre/post surveys of participants. Percent of successful referrals for identified needs.

Projected vs actual number of individuals served Projected vs actual number of structured program activities provided Projected vs actual number of program hours provided Projected vs actual number of individuals served through life skills Number of validated life skills assessment tools implemented Percent of participants who complete an initial life skills assessment Percent of participants who complete a life skills re-assessment Percent of participants who demonstrate improvement in one or more life skills areas as determined by pre/post surveys/assessment of participants.

Percent of participants who increase anger management and conflict resolution skills, as determined by pre/post surveys/assessments of participants. Percent of participants who increase decision making and problem-solving skills, as determined by pre/post surveys/assessments of participants. Employment Readiness and Skills Proposed vs. Actual youth served Percent of youth served that have a career/case plan developed.

Percent of youth completing 50% or more career/case plan goals Percent of youth completing work readiness activities through Illinois workNet Percent of youth demonstrating increased or proficient Essential Employability Skills Percent of youth provided with Employment supportive services (e.g. Transportation, child care etc.) Percent of youth 18 and older placed in an unsubsidized Paid Work Experience Percent of youth completing 180 hours or more of unsubsidized Paid Work Experience.

Required performance standards 100% of youth will be safe from violence during program hours. ( Acceptable performance 100% ) Total youth served compared to number of youth with an injury resulting from an act of violence during program hours. Programs will track the number of incidents which resulted in a physical injury to a participant or a program staff /volunteer during program hours.

The number of participants with a resulting physical injury. The total number of youths served in the program. 100% of RPSA Monthly meetings will be attended by at least one agency staff ( Acceptable performance: 80% of convened meetings ) This will be measured by attendance records captured in RPSA monthly meeting minutes.

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 ) Number of referral policies and practices between RPSA providers ( Acceptable performance: One (1 ) Number of coordinated community events ( Acceptable performance: One (1 ) 100% of periodic and final financial reports will be submitted timely and accurately. ( Acceptable performance: 80% ) 100% of periodic and final performance reports will be submitted timely and accurately.

( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Actual number of individuals served through mentorship compared to projected ( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Percent of individuals who have a case plan developed ( Acceptable Performance: 50% ) Percent of individuals with a case plan who complete 50% or more of case plan goals.

( Acceptable performance: 75% ) Percent of participants with a case plan who demonstrate an increase anger management and conflict resolution skills ( Acceptable performance: 75% ) Percent of participants with a case plan who demonstrate an increase decision making and problem-solving skills ( Acceptable performance: 75% ) Caregiver Involvement Services .

Actual number of individuals served through caregiver engagement compared to projected ( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Actual number of families served through caregiver engagement compared to projected ( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Actual number of families eligible and not registered for public benefit programs, compared to projected.

( Acceptable performance: 50% ) Percent of families that are registered for public benefits, based on the actual number of families eligible and not yet registered.

( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Percent of individuals who attend 50% or more of activities ( Acceptable performance: 75% ) Percent of families who attend 50% or more activities ( Acceptable performance: 75% ) Percent of caregivers who report improved engagement with children/youth, as determined by pre/post surveys of caregivers. ( Acceptable performance: 75% ) Percent of successful referrals for identified needs.

( Acceptable performance: 50%) Projected vs actual number of individuals served ( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Projected vs actual number of structured program activities provided ( Acceptable performance: 90% ) Projected vs actual number of program hours provided ( Acceptable performance: 90% ) Projected vs Actual number of individuals served through life skills ( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Number of validated life skills assessment tools implemented ( Acceptable Performance 1 (one) validated instrument .)

Percent of participants who complete an initial life skills assessment. ( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Percent of participants who complete a life skills re-assessment ( Acceptable performance: 75% ) Percent of participants that demonstrate increased skills in one or more life skills areas ( Acceptable performance: 80% ) Percent of participants that demonstrate an increase in anger management and conflict resolution skills.

( Acceptable performance: 75% ), as determined by pre/post surveys/assessments of participants. Percent of participants that demonstrate an increase in decision making and problem-solving skills. ( Acceptable performance: 75% ) as determined by pre/post surveys/assessments of participants Employment Readiness and Skills 100% of proposed youth will be served in the program.

( Acceptable performance 90% ) 100% of youth served will have a career/case plan developed. ( Acceptable Performance 80% ) 100% of youth with a career/case plan will complete 50% or more plan goals. ( Acceptable performance 70% ).

100% of youth will complete work readiness activities through Illinois workNet. ( Acceptable performance 80% ). 100% of youth receiving a pre- and post-assessment for the Illinois Essential Employability Skills, will demonstrate increased or proficient skills attainment.

( Acceptable performance 70 %). 100% of youth will be provided Employment supportive services (e.g. transportation, child care etc.). ( Acceptable Performance 90% ).

100% of youth 18 and older will be placed in an unsubsidized Paid Work Experience. ( Acceptable performance 65% ). 100% of youth placed in an unsubsidized Paid Work Experience will complete 180 hours or more paid work experience.

( Acceptable performance 50% ). 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 $10M 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 $180,000. 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