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Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) Youth Development/Violence Prevention NOFO #2378-010626-2 is a grant from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) providing up to $15 million in state funding to reduce gun violence and support positive youth development. Programs funded under this notice must operate within or serve residents of designated R3 zones—communities disproportionately impacted by violence and poverty.
Eligible activities include gun violence intervention and prevention programs, positive youth development initiatives, and services that improve the social determinants of health. Applicants may be single organizations or collaboratives, must be registered through the GATA Grantee Portal, and must be in good standing with all pre-qualification requirements.
Grants are funded with SFY27 and SFY28 Illinois state funds for a 12-month performance period.
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LINK TO Amplifund Website The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for funding under the R3 priorities of Youth Development/Violence Prevention. Grants will be made with SFY27 and SFY28 funds. A total of $15 million in funding in Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.
**Application Deadline: 2:00 P. M. (CST), March 6, 2026** Program funds will be used to reduce gun violence through intervention and prevention, positive youth development, and support programs that improve the social determinants of health.
Agencies must be registered through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, https://grants. illinois. gov/portal/, to become eligible to apply for an award.
Applicants must be in GOOD standing with all GATA pre-qualification requirements prior to application due date. Approval of the Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) SFY 27 is required before the execution of the grant agreement. Only applicants proposing to provide services within a designated R3 zone and/or to residents of a designated R3 zone are eligible for funding under this NOFO.
Please refer to the map of the designated R3 zones to determine if your program is eligible for funding based on the place of performance. Applications for this NOFO may be submitted either by a single organization or by a collaborative of organizations. Organizations may submit one application per funding opportunity.
Funding regions are identified as different color- coded areas in the map included as Appendix A of the NOFO instructions and in this interactive map of the designated R3 zones. Completed application materials must be submitted via AmpliFund by **2:00 p. m.
, March 6, 2026**, 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. Grants available through this funding opportunity are a portion of FY27. A minimum of $25,000 dollars will be made available through this funding opportunity.
Funding is available for the period of September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027. Required Technical Assistance Session Technical assistance recordings providing additional information regarding this funding opportunity will be available for viewing beginning at **12:00 P. M.
, January 6, 2026**. 1. NOFO Guidance Overview https://youtu.
be/qyBUoPgqhp0 2. Introduction to Program Narrative https://youtu. be/gvqOC2JCCJI 3.
Budget Narrative Introduction https://youtu. be/_J5i4pvP8q0 4. Common Mistakes Grant Denial Pitfalls Avoided https://youtu.
be/zHYmNxR5_fI Information provided during this webinar recording will be unofficial and not binding on the state. | NOFO posted | 12:00 P. M January 6, 2026 | | Technical Assistance Recording posted | 12:00 P.
M January 6, 2026 | | NOFO question submission deadline | 2:00 P. M. , March 6, 2026 | | **Applications due via AmpliFund** | **2:00 P.
M. , March 6, 2026** | | Budget Committee review/approval of recommended designations | June 2026 | | Performance Period | September 1, 2026, through August 31, 2027 | Recipients must submit periodic financial reports, periodic performance reports, final financial and performance reports, and, a calendar year end financial report in accordance with the CFR Part 200 Uniform Requirements.
Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if reports are delinquent. The following documents must be completed in Amplifund by **2:00 P. M.
, March 6, 2026**, deadline for application review. * Uniform State Grant Application * Budget and Budget Narrative * Staff Implementation Plan * Certification of Employees DOWNLOAD NOFO PACKET ZIP FILE Questions regarding this NOFO may be submitted to CJA. R3Questions@illinois.
gov until **2:00 P. M. , March 6, 2026**.
All substantive questions and responses will be posted. Updates to NOFO materials, and questions from applicants and their responses are revised weekly. View them on our website and on AmpliFund here.
Due to the competitive nature of this solicitation, applicants may not discuss this opportunity directly or indirectly with any ICJIA employee other than the respondent of this email address. Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority CJA. R3Questions@illinois.
gov
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofits and other eligible entities providing services in Illinois R3 designated areas Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $15,000,000 total Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is March 6, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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