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The Illinois Inter-Agency Athletic Association (IIAA) sponsors and organizes sports and recreational events for Illinois youth residing in residential treatment program, group homes or temporary shelter programs. The events offered to the youth by the IIAA include seasonal and one- or two-day events in softball, soccer, volleyball, basketball, swimming, dodge ball, arts and crafts exhibit, creative writing booklet, bowling, track & field, and a picnic. The IIAA also offers staff training clinics to residential staff. Services are to promote permanency by maintaining, strengthening and safeguarding the functioning of families to (1) prevent substitute care placement (2) promote family reunification, (3) stabilize foster care placements, (4) facilitate youth development, and (5) ensure the safety, permanency and wellbeing of children.

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This is a recreation/sporting event contract that promotes youth development and normalcy in the youth’s life. Eligible youth that participate in their residential / group home sporting events are allowed to participate in this program. By participating in IIAA activities, youth can grow and benefit in three areas: 1) recreational, 2) social and 3) psychological. The IIAA uses recreation and sports as treatment tools. 100% of participating youth will be exposed to safe, nurturing, and normal activities and events which increase their opportunities to interact and cooperate with peers and adults.

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See Uniform Grant Agreement for specific program terms.

Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;

FY26: All applicants will be considered. Please review Notice of Funding Opportunity for eligibility information specific to the grant program.

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Project Grants

Human Services

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No prior coordination or approval is required with governmental or non-governmental units prior to the submission of a formal application to DCFS.

Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

Applications will be evaluated on: Full Submission/ Application Completion (2%) Experience in providing services (35%) Meeting of eligibility requirements (18%) Budget is complete, clear, and affordable within criteria (5%) Program description meets program plans and goals (40%) For grant award incumbents, satisfactory performance in meeting program plan objectives and requirements will be considered during scoring. The review and selection of grant award recipients is conducted in a fair and equitable manner that evaluates and selects grantees most likely to be successful in delivering results based on program objectives, and with limited disruption to the continuity of services. Applications will be reviewed, at a minimum, by the following individuals: Deputy Director over the program or designee, Deputy Director of Office of Contract Administration or designee, and Chief Accountability Officer or designee.

All applications must be submitted by the posted deadline. IDCFS staff conducts an initial review of all applications received for eligibility and GATA compliance. Reviewers may consist of DCFS GATA staff, division leadership, and other internal DCFS staff. Each proposal will be reviewed by a minimum of three reviewers. Proposals will be approved based on funding available. While recommendations from the review team will be a key factor in funding decisions, the Department maintains final authority over funding decisions and considers the scores of the review team to be non-binding recommendations. The Department reserves the right to evaluate applications in the larger context of the overall portfolio by considering geographic distribution of awards (e.g., ensuring coverage of certain counties or service areas), client needs, and overall programmatic/ financial risk assessments in its pre-award decisions. Any internal documentation used in scoring or awarding of grants shall not be considered public information. Final award decisions will be made by the Director (or their designee). The Department reserves the right to negotiate with successful applicants to adjust award amounts, locations, etc. Funds are disbursed based on the schedule agreed upon and included within the Uniform Grant Agreement.

Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

General expectation of the length of time between the application deadline and when an award is made is 30 calendar days. If awarded, applicant will receive an AmpliFund email stating that the status of the application has been updated to "Approved." If denied, applicant will receive an AmpliFund email stating that the application has been denied.

Competitive grant (and in some cases non-competitive) appeals are limited to an appeal related to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Submission of Appeal An appeal must be submitted in writing in accordance with the grant application document. An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days of Award denial. The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following: i. the name and address of the appealing party ii. identification of the grant for which you are appealing the evaluation/review process iii. a statement of reasons for the appeal Response to Appeal a. DCFS will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the appeal was received. b. DCFS will respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to the appealing party as to why additional time is required. c. The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by DCFS within the time period set in the request.

This grant program is not subject to extensions. Successful applicants may be eligible to receive two subsequent one-year renewals (i.e., a multi-year grant of up to three fiscal years total). Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and are based on the meeting of performance expectations and compliance requirements.

Matching funds are NOT required for this grant.

Administrative Costs: Reimbursement of administrative costs may not exceed 20% of the costs of other services (20 ILCS 505/5a). Funding allocated under this grant is intended to provide direct services to clients. It is expected that administrative costs, both direct and indirect, will represent a small portion of the overall program budget and should NOT exceed 20%. Administrative means those activities performed by staff and costs which are supportive of and required for project implementation for which there is no direct client contact such as fiscal staff; audit; clerical support; office rent, utilities, insurance; general office equipment etc. Program budgets and narratives will detail how all proposed expenditures are directly necessary for program implementation and will distinguish between Indirect/Direct Administrative and Direct Program expenses. Any budget deemed to include inappropriate or excessive administrative costs will not be approved.

Reports: The Provider will submit expenditure documentation forms in the format prescribed in the Program Plan. Performance Data: The Provider may be required to submit performance data as prescribed in the Program Plan or as directed by the Department. Audits: The Provider will be subjected to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and subject F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (30 ILCS 708/65). Records: The Provider must follow record retention requirements found in CFR 200.333 and the record retention rules as prescribed by the Department.

All grantees must follow Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 (Auditing Standards)

Refer to the Uniform Grant Agreement (UGA) for record retention requirements.

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CY - $148,932; BY - $148,932

In FY26, the range of grant award amounts is from $148,932 to $148,932. The average award amount is $148,932.

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406 East Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701

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4/10/2025

FY 2026 : $148,932