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Institute to Innovate (i2i) Planning and Capacity Building Grant is a grant from Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). This opportunity supports grassroots and community-based organizations in building internal capacity and implementing violence prevention services. Applicants may apply for: - Capacity Building Projects to strengthen organizational infrastructure (e.g., governance, operations, resource generation).
* Violence Prevention Programs focused on community violence intervention, youth violence prevention, reentry services, or youth development. * Or a combined proposal that includes both tracks. The goal is to prepare smaller organizations for sustainability and effective service delivery in violence prevention.
Award amounts: $4,000,000 (total appropriation).
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## Link to NOFO Information and Instructions The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is offering $1. 2 million in funding through the i2i Capacity Building for Violence Prevention Programs. This opportunity supports grassroots and community-based organizations in building internal capacity and implementing violence prevention services.
Applicants may apply for: - Capacity Building Projects to strengthen organizational infrastructure (e.g., governance, operations, resource generation). * Violence Prevention Programs focused on community violence intervention, youth violence prevention, reentry services, or youth development. * Or a combined proposal that includes both tracks.
The goal is to prepare smaller organizations for sustainability and effective service delivery in violence prevention. Completed application materials must be submitted via AmpliFund by **5:00 p. m.
, June 30, 2025**, to be considered for funding. Proposals will not be accepted by email, mail, fax, or in-person. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Late submissions cannot be submitted and will not be reviewed. ## Technical Assistance Session A recorded technical assistance session will be available on May 20, 2025. Viewing is strongly recommended before submitting an application.
Technical Assistance Session: Information provided during this webinar recording will be unofficial and not binding on the state. * Register with the System for Award Management (SAM), Obtain a Unique Entity ID # * Complete registration in the Grantee GATA Portal * Obtain Single Sign-On for application submission in AmpliFund * Maintain “Good” standing with all GATA pre-qualification requirements.
**AmpliFund Upload Checklist** * Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance – Submitted in AmpliFund. * Basic Information –Submitted in AmpliFund. * Program Questions –Submitted in AmpliFund.
* Equity Questions –Submitted in AmpliFund. * Budget/Budget Narrative – Submitted in AmpliFund. * Performance Metrics –Submitted in AmpliFund.
## Application Submission via AmpliFund The following process is required: Step 1: Applying Organization must register in the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal: https://grants. illinois. gov/portal/.
Step 2: Applying Organizations must identify an individual(s) who will submit the application via AmpliFund, this person will serve as the Primary Contact for this application. However, more than one individual can have access to and complete components of the application via Version 9. 2024 AmpliFund.
The Primary Contact must submit the applications, including attachments, via Amplifund. To submit an application, go to https://il. amplifund.
com/Public/Opportunities/Details/13feacc9-1812-489f-9a99-900ad9e1ea7a. Please Note: Organizations currently receiving an i2i Capacity Building grant are not eligible to apply for this funding opportunity. To be considered for funding, completed applications must be submitted via the above AmpliFund link by the application deadline of **5:00 p.
m. , June 30, 2025**. ICJIA encourages applicants to review this Technical Assistance Recording for more information on how to apply.
## Click the links below to download the complete NOFO Packet. Questions regarding this NOFO may be submitted to CJA. i2iNOFO@illinois.
gov until **5:00 P. M. , June 20, 2025**.
Violence Prevention Program Manager Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in Illinois. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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