DFCS

The Peacekeeper program is implemented through the Hub and Spoke model. The selected Providers are the hubs which sub-award to ReImagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) Violence Prevention Services (VPS) organizations which are the spokes. See current list of RPSA VPS Grantees in Appendix A. Applicants may propose to subaward to non RPSA violence prevention organization with Office for Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) approval. The selected Hubs provide fiscal and programmatic oversight to each subrecipient/spoke. Subrecipients/Spokes will be required to track and manage their expenditures and report them to the Hubs. The subrecipient(s) will recruit and engage Peacekeepers from within their community.??? Peacekeepers are program participants who have credibility and influence with local groups/gangs/cliques and are viewed as trusted insiders who are native to hot spots and community. Participants must have at least 4 primary risk factors as outlined in Section 3.H and have completed an intake and engage in case management and supports. See Appendix B Background screening policy for details. There are three critical Peacekeeper roles that are essential to implement strategy effectively. The three key roles are Peacekeeper Supervisor, Peacekeeper Team Lead and Peacekeeper which receive a daily stipend. Providers will complete background checks on all participants and applicants with no active warrants may be immediately enrolled. See Appendix B for Background screening policy The Peacekeepers Program uses a proven strategy to create a safe presence and has been implemented in the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) Cook County’s most highly impacted blocks, knowns as hotspots, during afternoon to late-night hours, mid-week, and through the weekend.? Hot spots are defined as intersections or streets within communities that experience high volumes and rates of shootings/violence within the host community. Hotspots will be identified and verified by street outreach professionals and/or by the local police department. There will be a limit of eight hotspots per community unless determined otherwise by the OFVP. The subrecipients will provide hot spot coverage as outlined in Section 3: Program Description. In the first two quarters of the NOFO (FY 27), the Providers will develop the phased 18-month framework to be implemented beginning in Quarters 3 and 4 and continuing through Years Two and Three (FY 28-FY29) See Section 3: Program Description for detailed explanation of the full model.

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These programs are authorized by the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) (430 ILCS 69/35) and implemented by Executive Order 2021-29

These programs are authorized by the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) (430 ILCS 69/35) and implemented by Executive Order 2021-29

1. The Peacekeeper program reduces violence by engaging community organizations that are experts in stopping violence in their communities; supporting highest risk individuals to change their lives and by focusing on intersections or streets within communities that experience high volumes and rates of shootings/violence, called “Hotspots”. 2. Community based agencies with expertise in reducing firearm violence are provided with funds to implement program activities. These subrecipients are provided in depth fiscal and program monitoring, ensuring proper implementation and increasing agency capacity. 3. Highest risk individuals are enrolled in wraparound case management services, complete Peacekeeper training and implement skills learned by mediating conflicts in assigned hotspots. 4. Blocks and areas with the highest violence receive additional coverage and street outreach programming. 5. Long-term employment opportunities are developed through a structured, sequenced, and trauma-responsive workforce pathway

Yes

7/1/26-6/30/27

Nonprofit Organizations;

Mandatory Requirement: Eligible Applicants are limited to 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)). Applicants will be asked to verify their eligibility by providing a current Federal Form W9 and a copy of their IRS Determination Letter as Attachment E1. Additional Mandatory Requirement: Applicants must be prepared to provide, upon specific request, additional supporting documentation and participate in a virtual site visit as part of the merit-based review and decision-making process for all of the mandatory requirements listed below. a. The applicant must have at least three or more years of verifiable proof of their Street Intervention work. This must be documented through a signed attestation letter from the applicant’s Board President or Board Chair, on organizational letterhead, certifying that the organization has at least three (3) years of experience delivering street intervention services, including approximate dates of service and a brief description. Please provide verification of Street Intervention Work as Attachment E2. b. The applicant must propose serving a minimum of 12 eligible communities listed in Section 3 Program Description. Final award amounts will be determined by the OFVP based on the number of assigned communities. Please provide list of RPSA communities proposed to be served in Executive Summary c. The applicant must have genuine and trusted relationships with community residents, stakeholders, and law enforcement entities in high-risk areas. This must be documented through at least two (2) letters of support, on letterhead, attesting to the length and quality of the relationship. Please provide verification of trusted relationships as Attachment E3. Letters must come from two different categories below and not be form letters: i. Community-based, faith-based, or resident-led organizations operating in the service area ii. Local stakeholders (e.g., schools, housing authorities, hospitals, workforce partners, or similar institutions) iii. Law enforcement or justice system entities (e.g., district leadership, probation/parole, or equivalent) d. Have fiscal capacity and ability to incur reimbursable program-related expenses (e.g., 30-60 days approximately $2,500,000.) in advance, in support of implementing Peacekeepers strategy across hot spot areas during peak periods (e.g., July, August). This must be documented through interim financials and associated minutes that they were approved by the board. Please provide interim financials with associated Board mtg minutes. This must be accompanied by a signed attestation letter from the applicant’s Board President or Board Chair, on organizational letterhead, certifying that the organization has fiscal capacity and ability to incur reimbursable program-related expenses (e.g., 30-60 days approximately $2,500,000.) in advance, in support of implementing Peacekeepers strategy across hot spot areas during peak periods (e.g., July, August). Include as Attachment E4. Additional eligibility criteria can be found in the Funding Notice.

Individuals at the highest risk of shooting someone or being shot.

Project Grants

Public Safety

Mandatory Requirement: Eligible Applicants are limited to 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)). Applicants will be asked to verify their eligibility by providing a current Federal Form W9 and a copy of their IRS Determination Letter as Attachment E1. Additional Mandatory Requirement: The applicant must have at least three or more years of verifiable proof of their Street Intervention work. This must be documented through a signed attestation letter from the applicant’s Board President or Board Chair, on organizational letterhead, certifying that the organization has at least three (3) years of experience delivering street intervention services, including approximate dates of service and a brief description. Please provide verification of Street Intervention Work as Attachment E2. Additional Mandatory Requirement: The applicant must propose serving a minimum of 12 eligible communities listed in Section 3 Program Description as Attachment E3 (available as Appendix H) Additional Mandatory Requirement: The applicant must have genuine and trusted relationships with community residents, stakeholders, and law enforcement entities in high-risk areas. This must be documented through at least two (2) letters of support, on letterhead, attesting to the length and quality of the relationship. Please provide verification of trusted relationships as Attachment E4. Letters must come from two different categories below and not be form letters: i. Community-based, faith-based, or resident-led organizations operating in the service area ii. Local stakeholders (e.g., schools, housing authorities, hospitals, workforce partners, or similar institutions) iii. Law enforcement or justice system entities (e.g., district leadership, probation/parole, or equivalent) Additional Mandatory Requirement: Have fiscal capacity and ability to incur reimbursable program-related expenses (e.g., 30-60 days approximately $2,500,000.) in advance, in support of implementing Peacekeepers strategy across hot spot areas during peak periods (e.g., July, August). This must be documented through interim financial statements and associated minutes that they were approved by the board. Please provide interim financials with associated Board mtg minutes and an attestation from the Board as Attachment E5. Additional eligibility criteria can be found in the Funding Notice.

Applicant must be prequalified and registered in the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal

Applicant must submit an application as described by the NOFO, which must include, at a minimum, a Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance, a program narrative, a budget and a grantee conflict of interest disclosure.

Criteria for Selection Proposals is outlined in NOFO 27-444-80-3781

Awards will be made based on merit-based review.

TBD

90-120 days

Competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Only be evaluation process is subject to appeal and shall be reviewed by IDHS' Appeal Review Officer (ARO). Submission of Appeal Appeals submission IDHS contact information: Contact Name: Reshma Desai Email address: dhs.violencepreventionservices@illinois.gov Email Subject Line: NOFO #3781 Appeal An appeal must be submitted in writing to appeals submission IDHS contact listed above, who will send to the IDHS Appeal Review Officer (ARO) for consideration. An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice has been published. The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following: Name and address of the appealing party Identification of the grant; and Statement of the reasons for the appeal Supporting documentation, if applicable Response to appeal IDHS will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within 14 calendar days from the date the appeal was received. IDHS will respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to the appealing party as to why additional time is required. The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by IDHS within the time period set in the request Resolution The ARO will make a recommendation to the Agency Head or designee as expeditiously as possible after receiving all relevant, requested information. In determining the appropriate recommendation, the ARO shall consider the integrity of the competitive grant process and the impact of the recommendation on the State Agency. The Agency will resolve the appeal by means of written determination. The determination shall include, but not be limited to: Review of the appeal; Appeal determination; and Rationale for the determination.

Successful applicants may be eligible to receive up to two subsequent one-year grant award term renewals for a total of three (3) full 12-month project periods. Renewals are at the discretion of IDHS and are based on performance and sufficient appropriation.

This grant does not require an in-kind or financial match requirement.

Pre-Award Costs Pre-Award costs prior to the start date of the grant agreement 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 Rate Election: Federally Negotiated Rate: Organizations that receive direct federal funding may have an indirect cost rate that was negotiated with the Federal Cognizant Agency. Illinois will accept the federally negotiated rate. The organization must provide a copy of the federal NICRA with their application. State Negotiated Rate: The organization must negotiate an indirect cost rate with the State of Illinois by completing an indirect cost rate proposal in the CARS system if they do not have a Federally Negotiated Rate or elect to use the de minimis Rate. De Minimis Rate: An organization that has never received a Federal or State Negotiated Rate may elect a de minimis rate of 15% of modified total direct cost (MTCD). Once established, the de minimis rate may be used indefinitely. The State of Illinois must verify the calculation of the MTDC annually in order to accept the de minimis rate. If programs elect to use the de minimis rate, it is critical that program budgets accurately calculate the MTDC base. Please see the regulation below and note the exclusions to MTDC. Specific unallowable costs for this program include the following: Please refer to 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, PART 200 Subpart E – Cost Principles to determine the appropriateness of costs. In addition, and specific to this grant, the following costs will be unallowable without specific prior written approval from DHS: 1. Entertainment costs, except where specific costs that might otherwise be considered entertainment have a programmatic purpose and are authorized in the approved budget (2 CFR 200.438) 2. Capital expenditures for general purpose equipment, including any vehicle regardless of cost, buildings, and land (2 CFR 200.439) 3. Capital expenditures for improvements to land, buildings, or equipment which materially increase their value or useful life (2 CFR 200.439) 4. Food, and other goods or services for personal use of the grantee’s employees, contractors, or consultants of the grantee unless authorized as per diem under the State of Illinois Governor’s Travel Control Board (2 CFR 200.445). 5. Deposits for items, services, or space 6. Out of State Travel 2. Simplified Acquisition Threshold - Federal and State awards a. This award is not anticipated to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold defined in 48 CFR part 2, subpart 2.1 (OR) b. It is anticipated that grants under this award may receive award over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold define in 48 CFR part2, subpart 2.1. Potential grantees under this funding announcement may receive an award in excess of the simplified acquisition threshold. Therefore, the grantee is subject to the simplified acquisition threshold and related requirements. i. Prior to making an award with a total amount greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, IDHS is required to review and consider any information about the applicant that is in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through SAM. (Currently FAPIIS) (See 41 U.S.C. 2313) ii. That an applicant, at its option, may review information in the designated integrity and performance systems accessible through SAM and comment on any information about itself that a State or Federal awarding agency previously entered and is currently in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through Sam. iii. IDHS will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information in the designated integrity and performance system, in making a judgment about the applicants' integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under State and Federal awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as described in 2 CFR 200.206

Reporting upon execution of the grant agreement shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the UGA and related exhibits which include but is not limited to the following: 1. Periodic Financial Reports a. The monthly expenditure reports must be submitted by email no later than the 15th of each month for the preceding month. b. The quarterly Periodic Financial Report must be submitted no later than the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter: Quarter 1 (July 1 – September 30) is due October 15th; Quarter 2 (October 1 – December 31) is due January 15th; Quarter 3 (January 1 – March 31) is due April 15th and Quarter 4 (April 1 – June 30) is due July 15th. 2. Periodic Programmatic Reports a. The Quarterly Periodic Performance Reports must be submitted no later than the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter; Quarter 1 (July 1 – September 30) is due October 15th; Quarter 2 (October 1 – December 31) is due January 15th; Quarter 3 (January 1 – March 31) is due April 15th; and Quarter 4 (April 1 – June 30) and final (July 1, 2026-June 30, 2027) is due July 15th. 3. Close-out Performance Reports and Financial Reports as instructed in the UGA. 4. Other Unique Programmatic Reporting Requirements: a. Program Evaluation Reporting Requirements: Providers will be required to participate in evaluation efforts as directed by the Department and/or its subcontractor(s) and collect and report data accordingly. b. Providers will be required to participate in Program Compliance and Performance Assessment reviews. Additional data and information may be requested throughout the year as determined by the Department. C. Additional annual performance data may be collected as directed by the Department and in the format prescribed by the Department. 5. If the State share of any State award may include more than $500,000 over the period of performance applicants are also subject to the reporting requirements reflected in Appendix XII to 2 CFR 200. Noncompliance with any of the identified reports may lead to being placed on the Illinois Stop-Payment List.

Audit Requirements set forth in the grant agreement.

In accordance with the Community Services Agreement, each provider shall maintain full and complete records of program operations in compliance with state records retention requirements. Records are defined as those documents that capture program activity, participant information and outcomes, and fiscal data. Providers shall comply with the Local Records Act, which regulates the destruction and preservation of public records within the State of Illinois. Presuming funding is provided for the full 3-year award + renewal period, the Provider will be required to maintain until September 30, 2033, adequate books, all financial records and supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this Award. If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the retention period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit exceptions involving the records have been resolved and final action taken. The Provider agrees to provide or make available all records related to this grant upon request.

TBD

TBD

$12,000,000-$15,000,000

This is a new program

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823 W. Monroe St. Springfield, IL

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=139077

All RPSA programs

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FY 2026 : $30,000,000
FY 2027 : $30,000,000
FY 2028 : $30,000,000
FY 2029 : $30,000,000