Dept. of Human Services

The purpose of Illinois SNAP Connect is to expand the state’s current SNAP Outreach to reach more individuals throughout the state, with a special focus on those impacted by upcoming SNAP policy changes and to fill geographic gaps where no SNAP Outreach activities are currently conducted.

45 CFR Part 96.70 - 96.75: Social Services Block Grant

Executive Order 2025-08 Executive Order to Address Food Insecurity and Food Access in Illinois

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The objective of the Illinois SNAP Connect program is to ensure all eligible Illinoisans are aware of SNAP program, recent policy changes, and understand how to apply and have access to application assistance and case management support, if needed.

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SNAP Connect funds can be used to: a) Expand the types of services offered (for example a SNAP Outreach partner may provide case follow-up assistance under the SNAP Connect grant but provide other Tier 1 services under the SNAP Outreach grant) b) Expand services to priority geographic areas not already served under the SNAP Outreach grant c) Expand services to priority populations targeted under the current SNAP Outreach grant d) Expand their current partner network (spokes) by building a network of partners that will provide Tier 1 and/or Tier 2 services under the guidance and coordination of the hub. The SNAP Outreach partner will act as the “hub” and be responsible for all reporting requirements of their “spoke” networks, providing funding to the “spoke” networks, and providing mentoring and TA support to the “spoke” networks.

Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations;

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SNAP eligible or active individuals and families.

Project Grants

Human Services

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The applicant must meet the Registration, Pre-qualification and any other Mandatory Requirements listed in this funding opportunity.

Application Procedures: 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards apply to this program. Local agencies must apply to the State agency in writing.

Eligibility Review Applications that are received will be reviewed to ensure they meet the criteria for consideration. The following are the criteria that must be met for eligibility: Applicant has a current registration with the State of Illinois in the Grantee Portal. Applicant has an active Sam.gov public account. Applicant has an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with Sam.gov Applicant is in "good standing" with the Secretary of State. Applicant is not on the DHS Stop Payment List Service or the Illinois Stop Payment List. Applicant is not on the Sam.gov Exclusion List. Applicant is not on the Illinois Medicaid Sanctions (DHFS Provider Sanctions) List. Program specific eligibility restrictions include: Not applicable Restrictions on eligibility for State awards are referenced in 44 Ill Admin Code 7000.70. All applicants/applications determined to be non-compliant or otherwise determined to be disqualified from consideration will be notified. This email will be sent to the email addresses provided in the application and will identify the reason for disqualification.

Applicants must submit a completed Universal Grant Application as well as complete the pre-qualification processes. Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual or Federal or State awarding agency that is exempt from those requirements under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal or State awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) is required to: be registered in SAM before submitting the application; provide a valid EUI number in its application; and continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which the applicant has an active Federal, Federal pass-through or State award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency.

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The appeals process is set forth in section 7000.350 available here: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html

Renewal or Supplementation of Existing Projects Eligibility Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects: Not applicable. This is not a renewal year. Successful applicants under who receive this grant may be eligible for subsequent one-year grant renewals for this program. Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and are based on sufficient appropriation and performance criteria including, but not limited to: Grantee has performed satisfactorily during the previous reporting period. All required reports have been submitted on time, unless a written exception has been provided by the Division/Department. No outstanding issues are present (e.g., in good standing with all pre-qualification requirements and no outstanding corrective action, etc.)

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Funding restrictions Pre-Award Costs: Pre-Award costs are not allowable for this award. IDHS grants are governed by 2 CFR. Part 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles. Principles and 30 ILCS 708 which include information on allowable costs, audit requirements, and financial records. Indirect Costs: Indirect Costs may be applied to this grant award. Indirect Cost rates must be approved through the Illinois Indirect Cost Rate Election System (ICRES)

Post-Award Requirements and Administration Administrative and National Policy Requirements The agency awarded funds shall provide services as set forth in the IDHS grant agreement and shall act in accordance with all State and Federal statutes and administrative rules applicable to the provision of the services. Sample of the current IDHS Uniform Grant Agreement Payment Terms: It is the policy of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) that this policy complies with 2 CFR 200.302, 2 CFR 200.305, 31 CFR 205 (Procedures implementing the Cash Management Improvement Act and Treasury State Agreement (TSA)) and 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.120 GOMB Adoption of Supplemental Rules for Grant Payment Methods. Three different award payment methods exist, namely Advance Payment, Reimbursement, and Working Capital Advance. Reporting: 1) Demographic Data Collection. a) As a recipient of Social Service Block Grant (SSBG) funding, awardee must provide the following demographic data on a quarterly basis. i) Reporting must account for total expenditures and all recipients of services supported by SSBG Funding. ii) The following information will be collected: (1) A unique identifier for each client (e.g. first name & last initial or a unique client ID) (2) Total Expenditures of Program (a) SSBG Allocation + (b) Expenditures of all other Federal, State, and Local Funds (Non-SSBG funds) (3) Total number of individuals served, disaggregated by (a) Children (0-18) (b) Adults (19-64) (c) Seniors (65 and above) (4) Race or Ethnicity of Individuals served (a) American Indian or Alaska Native (b) Asian (c) Black or African American (d) Hispanic or Latino (e) Middle Eastern or North African (optional) (f) Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (g) White (h) Some other race (i) Two or more races 2) Program Monitoring. a) Grant programs funded by SSBG funding are required to be monitored, at minimum, once every three (3) fiscal years. A review of the provider’s general operating procedures and fiscal and service records must be conducted on a biennial basis to determine adherence to the IDHS Uniform Grant Agreement requirements. 3) Time Period for Required Periodic Financial Reports. a) Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit E, Grantee shall submit financial reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 10.1 and reports must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter ends. 4) Time Period for Close-out Reports. a) Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 10.2 and no later than 15 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. 5) Time Period for Required Periodic Performance Reports. a) Performance is monitored by monthly/quarterly data reports and by IDHS Regional staff onsite at least once every two years to fulfill this requirement. 6) Time Period for Close-out Performance Reports. a) Performance is monitored by monthly/quarterly data reports and by IDHS Regional staff onsite at least once every two years to fulfill this requirement. 7) SSBG reporting timeline a) Grantee shall submit Title XX Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Report on the IDHS provided template at a minimum, on a quarterly basis on October 15th, January 15th, April 15th, and July 15th.

IDHS grants are governed by 2 CFR. Part 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles. Principles and 30 ILCS 708 which include information on allowable costs, audit requirements, and financial records.

IDHS grants are governed by 2 CFR. Part 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles. Principles and 30 ILCS 708 which include information on allowable costs, audit requirements, and financial records.

SSBG 824084400

$5,000,000

$1,000,000-$4,000,000

Not applicable. This is a new program.

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Division of Family & Community Services

Springfield

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SNAP, SNAP Outreach, SNAP Education

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2/24/2026

FY 2026 : $5,000,000
FY 2027 : $11,250,000