Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Executive Summary The purpose of this program is to operate an Outpatient Fitness Restoration Program by licensed mental health professionals who will provide community-based fitness restoration services, which include psychiatric, mental health and substance abuse treatment services, housing case management and linkage, as well as legal education, for adults and juveniles found Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) by the County Criminal Courts and remanded by court order to the Department of Human Services for treatment on an outpatient basis. Funding Priorities or Focus Areas IDHS is working to counteract systemic racism and inequity, and to prioritize and maximize diversity throughout its service provision process. This work involves addressing existing institutionalized inequities, aiming to create transformation, and operationalizing equity and racial justice. It also focuses on the creation of a culture of inclusivity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.

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• Mental Health Community Services Act (405 ILCS 30/ Section (f)) • 725 ILCS 5/104-17 • Public Health Service Act, Subpart 1 and III, Title XIX, Part B

• 59 Ill. Admin, Code 132 (Rule 132), Section 132.150g • Illinois Administrative Code Part 7000 Grant Accountability and Transparency Act

Program Description Summary Outpatient Fitness Restoration provides for outpatient mental health services and fitness education to non-dangerous defendants who are adjudicated unfit to stand trial. The standard for Fitness draws on fundamental principles of fairness to establish that it is both unlawful and unethical for defendants to proceed in a criminal matter without an understanding of the proceedings, its consequences, and the ability to assist their attorneys due to mental illness or intellectual disability. After defendants are adjudicated Unfit to Stand Trial by a judge, they may be committed to restoration in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Illinois courts allow for Fitness Restoration on an outpatient basis and is interested in increasing access to this option for adults and juveniles charged with Misdemeanor and other non-violent offenses for whom outpatient treatment is clinically appropriate. Outpatient Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) consumers may also be monitored through this program. Recognizing that Outpatient Restoration will include a range of customers having varied insurance coverage, the Division of Mental Health clarifies that resources from this grant must not be applied to any costs associated with the delivery of any services and supports that can be reimbursable by the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), Medicare, or a private insurance company. Background A primary goal of outpatient fitness restoration is to provide services in the least restrictive setting for adults and juveniles and to ensure equity in these services across the state. As such, the IDHS/DBHR is increasing its focus on alternatives to inpatient restoration treatment and recognizes the need to establish these programs across its recognized regions. Stakeholders and community providers of mental health, social service, and substance use treatment that have the capacity and infrastructure to implement and sustain a program with a full continuum of services for adults and juveniles with mental illness and/or co-occurring psychiatric, intellectual disability, substance use disorders, and may be unhoused, can impact this population that would be best served in the community. Similarly, the goal of monitoring NGRI consumers is to report their progress and treatment to the courts. The purpose of this program is to operate an Outpatient Fitness Restoration Program by licensed mental health professionals who will provide community-based fitness restoration services, which include psychiatric, mental health and substance abuse treatment services, housing case management and linkage, as well as legal education, for adults and juveniles found Unfit to Stand Trial (UST) by the County Criminal Courts and remanded by court order to the Department of Human Services for treatment on an outpatient basis. Adults and juveniles will be referred to a Community Mental Health Agency, by the Department of Human Services/Division of Mental Health (IDHS/DBHR) Forensics and Justice Services Bureau for court ordered outpatient forensic restoration and treatment services. Services will be provided on site or by telehealth by clinical staff. The Outpatient Fitness Restoration program is designed to (1) reduce the number of adults and juveniles determined to be UST, with mental illness and/or co-occurring psychiatric, intellectual disabilities or substance use disorders, on the State Mental Health Hospital waiting list for inpatient fitness restoration services and, (2) increase prompt access to clinically appropriate outpatient fitness restoration services for adults and juveniles determined to be UST who do not require the restrictiveness of a hospital setting. The IDHS/DBHR will provide outpatient fitness restoration training to clinical staff on an ongoing basis as well as provide technical assistance on clinical and administrative matters involving court ordered consumers. Outpatient NGRI monitoring may include psychiatric, mental health and substance abuse treatment services, housing case management and linkage and/or quarterly progress reporting to the court. Performance Requirements The Provider will: 1. Ensure that the outpatient fitness restoration program meets the statutory requirements of Illinois statutes 725 ILCS 5/104-17. 2. Receive training by IDHS/DBHR Forensic staff on providing outpatient fitness restoration and to assist with developing written policies and procedures that describe the fitness restoration program. 3. Conduct ongoing outreach to county court personnel (e.g., Judges, Public Defender’s Office, State’s Attorney’s Office) in the provider’s coverage area to inform them about their outpatient fitness restoration program and educate them on the benefits of providing fitness restoration services in the community. 4. Conduct ongoing outreach and engagement to individuals who are out of custody pending an in-patient admission offering services on an out-patient level. 5. Ensure that all policies and procedures for the outpatient restoration program will adhere to HIPAA when applicable. 6. Ensure that contact is made (and documented) with adults and juveniles within 48 hours of receipt of a court order for outpatient services. 7. Provide and ensure prompt assessment of Program eligibility and intake assessments, with psychosocial assessment, substance abuse screening and risk assessment, as indicated. 8. Ensure prompt access to clinically appropriate psychiatric/pharmacological, psychological, treatment planning and linkage services. 9. Ensure prompt access to legal education using DHS/DBHR-approved curricula as needed. 10. Complete the 30-day admission reports, individual treatment plan and progress reports per statute (725 ILCS 5/104-17; 5/104-18) 11. Provide transportation assistance – funding for which is allowable under this program - for adults and juveniles served in the Program who lack adequate funding, resources, or support. 12. Provide interpreter services – funding for which is allowable under this program – for adults and juveniles served in the Program who need these services to engage with the Program and linked services. 13. Ensure all forensic UST and NGRI consumers are assessed for housing case management and linkage needs and provide assistance in securing housing for consumers when needed. 14. Provide face-to-face fitness restoration services for adults and juveniles served in the Program to ensure participation and promote adherence and/or through the use of Telehealth where applicable. 15. Provide a minimum once weekly contact with fitness restoration consumers, although there is discretion in the frequency or service delivery based on client’s needs and care. 16. Maintain and follow written procedures and court reporting to establish individual’s progress toward restoration and readiness for return to court. 17. Provide expert witness testimony to the courts; travel to which should adhere to the Governor’s Travel Control Board rules. Provide thorough continuity of care for adults and juveniles completing the Program or who are determined not to be restorable. 18. Determine if or when a client needs an inpatient level care and make that referral and report to the court. 19. Serve up to 25 outpatient UST consumers per the discretion of the grantee. 20. Monitor up to five outpatient NGRI consumers per discretion of the grantee. 21. Upon receipt of any outpatient referrals, grantee will notify outpatient contact of their intent to accept or reject the referral. 22. Ensure the provision of medication as needed. 23. Discharge must be in accordance with 725 ILCS 5/104-20(b) and should ensure that the following are in place: a. Facilitate ongoing services with the appropriate community mental health agency before final discharge from the Program. b. Make provisions for medication and a clearly documented follow up psychiatrist appointment to ensure there will be no lapse in medication compliance after court’s final disposition; and c. Assist in any appropriate benefits applications on behalf of any discharged individual. 24. Track and document final disposition of closed cases. Performance Measures 1. Number of new outpatient referrals (e.g., adult and juvenile) received during the reporting period. 2. Number of new outpatient referrals denied or rejected during the reporting period. 3. Number of outpatient referrals assessed (served) and found in need of housing case management and linkage. 4. Number of new outpatient referrals received during the reporting period who received outpatient fitness restoration education and appropriate mental health services as indicated. 5. Number of new outpatient referrals received during the reporting period who receive a psychiatric review or assessment. 6. Number of outpatient referrals restored to fitness as determined by the courts during the reporting period. 7. Number of outpatient referrals adjudicated unfit by the courts during the reporting period. 8. Number of outpatient referrals adjudicated unfit and unlikely to be restored by the courts during this reporting period. 9. Number of outpatient referrals ordered from outpatient to inpatient by the courts during the reporting period. 10. Number of outpatient referrals linked to community mental health agencies where appropriate, where appropriate 11. Total number of active outpatient cases being served at the end of the reporting period. Performance Standards 1. 90% of outpatient referrals received are accepted (Not denied/rejected) during the reporting period. 2. 80% of accepted outpatient referrals received during the reporting period were served. (adults and juveniles) 3. 100% of accepted outpatient referrals received outpatient fitness restoration education and appropriate mental health services as indicated. Cooperative Agreements Not Applicable.

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(Grantor-Specific Terms) This Notice of State Award (NOSA) is not an agreement nor a guarantee of an agreement. IDHS will publish its agreements in the CSA Tracking System after the NOSA is accepted. A signed hard copy is not needed. You also have the option to decline. If your response(s) to the ICQ questions indicate a weakness in the identified area below, a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is required to be submitted to your cognizant agency. If IDHS is your Cognizant Agency, please send an email to DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov to begin communicating the direction and requirements of the CAP. (Program-Specific Terms) The eligibility and program requirements outlined in this funding opportunity must be adhered to as the funded project is implemented. Grantees must comply with the milestones and deliverables, performance standards, performance measures, performance data collection and specific conditions as reflected in the grant agreement, DBHR Attachment B and Program Manual. Additional terms and/or conditions may be applied to this award if outstanding financial or programmatic compliance issues are identified by IDHS.

Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations;

A. The applicant must meet the Registration, Pre-Qualification (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=149873), and any other Mandatory Requirements listed in this funding opportunity. 1. Applicants must provide the following information via the Grantee Portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal) annually to be registered with the State of Illinois as an awardee: a. Organization Name and Contact Information b. Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN) c. Unique Identity Number (UEI) d. Organization Type 2. Applicants must be prequalified; therefore, applications from entities that have not prequalified prior to the due date of this application will NOT be reviewed and will NOT be considered for funding. Items a) through e) below are the prequalification requirements. a. Unique Entity Identifiers and SAM Registration. Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual 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: i. Be registered in SAM.gov (https://sam.gov/content/home) before the application due date. ii. Provide a valid unique entity identifier (UEI) (https://www.fsd.gov/gsafsd_sp?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB0038428&sys_kb_id=3fcba40b1b0a01d40ca4a97ae54bcbd7&spa=1) in its application. iii. Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration by the awarding agency. iv. The State Agency may not make an award until applicant has fully complied with all UEI and SAM requirements. v. The State Agency may determine that an applicant is not qualified if they have not complied with all requirements and use that determination as a basis to award another applicant or applicants. vi. Must be in “good standing” with the Illinois Secretary of State if the Illinois Secretary of State requires the entity’s organization type to be registered. vii. Must not be on the Illinois Stop Payment List. viii. Must not be on the SAM.gov Exclusion List. ix. Must not be on the Medicaid Sanctions List (https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/oig/Pages/SanctionsList.aspx) B. Applicants will not receive an award if pre-award requirements (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=149875) are not met. Qualified status is re-verified nightly. If the entity’s status changes, an email notice is sent to the designated entity representative with a link to the Grantee Portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal) C. Other factors that would disqualify an applicant or application include: 1. Not Applicable. D. This funding opportunity is limited to those who currently have an award for this program. E. Limit on Number of Applications: More than one application per entity is permitted (one for Cook County and one for Other Counties you are serving).

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Direct Payments for Specific Use

Human Services

Licensed Clinician

A. Required Content of Application 1. Applications must include the required documents and demonstrate that the program eligibility requirements have been met. B. Actions needed prior to applying: 1. Applicants must be registered with the State of Illinois and Pre-qualified in the GATA portal prior to applying for Illinois awards. Instructions for creating an account and registering are located at the following link: Illinois GATA Grantee Portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal). Additionally, detailed instructions for registration and prequalification requirements, including the expected amount of time for completion are located here: Grant Applicant Pre-Qualification and Pre-Award Requirements (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/OneNetLibrary/27896/documents/Grants/Grant Applicant Pre-Qualification and Pre-Award Requirements_041223.pdf). 2. Registration in CSA is required. The Community Service Agreements (CSA) Tracking System (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61069) is the system the IDHS utilizes for approving budgets and issuing grant awards. It is strongly recommended that if an applicant entity is not already registered in the CSA Tracking System, they should begin the registration as soon as possible so they may submit a signed budget in CSA. Applicants will NOT be issued an award without a fully approved budget in the CSA System. 3. Unique Entity Identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov) a. Each Applicant Must: i. Be registered in SAM.gov before submitting its application; ii. Provide a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) in its application; and iii. Continue to maintain an active registration in SAM.gov with current information at all times during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration. b. The Department may not make an award until applicant has fully complied to all UEI and SAM Requirements c. If individuals are eligible to apply, they are exempt from this requirement under 2 CFR 25.110(b). d. If the agency exempts any applicants from this requirement under 2 CFR 25.110(c) or (d), a statement to that effect. C. Pre-application materials must be submitted as follows: 1. Not Applicable.

1. Address to Request Application Package A. The complete application package is available through the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance and the Mental Health Grants – FY 2027 website (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=177617) B. Each Applicant must have access to the internet. The Department’s website will contain information regarding this funding opportunity and materials necessary for submission. It is the responsibility of each applicant to monitor the website and comply with any instructions or requirements related to this funding opportunity. 2. Submission Dates and Times A. Full applications are due on 04/03/2026 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Central Time. B. Missed Deadlines i. IDHS cannot guarantee a start date of July 1, 2026, if application submissions are received after the due date referenced in the Program Summary above. ii. For your records, please keep a copy of your submission with the date and time the application was submitted along with the email address to which it was sent. The deadline will be strictly enforced. 3. The Methods for submitting the application: Submission Instructions A. Applicants must electronically submit the complete application packet which includes the following attachments as separate pdf documents: i. Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance ii. Project Narrative iii. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure iv. Budget (entered into the CSA system as described in 7. Budget and Budget Narrative below. v. Subcontractor Budgets, if applicable vi. Advance Payment Request Cash Budget Form (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/444985-202405.pdf), submit as a separate attachment (no submission will result in default to Reimbursement Method) B. Applications must be sent electronically to DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov. The application will be electronically time-stamped upon receipt. Application submissions or delivery to any other email address or contact, including other IDHS offices or employees, will not be considered for review or funding. Applications will not be accepted if received by fax machine, hard copy, disk, or thumb drive. C. Include the following in the subject line: i. Your Entity Name ii. Program 230 D. Documents must NOT include a password. E. Software or Electronic Capabilities i. Each applicant must have access to the internet. The Department's website will contain information regarding this funding opportunity and materials necessary for submission. 4. If you are experiencing system problems or technical difficulties submitting your application, you may contact: A. Name: Barb Roberson B. Email: DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@Illinois.gov 5. Intergovernmental Review A. This funding opportunity is NOT subject to Executive Order 12372, “Intergovernmental Review of Federal Programs.” 6. Project Narrative Content and Attachments A. The Project Narrative (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=176912) is required to support the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance (GA) for non-competitive grants. The purpose of the Project Narrative is to describe the organization’s program activities and design for implementing and administering the program for the upcoming State Fiscal Year (SFY). This Project Narrative will include information that is specific to your organization’s proposed program services and be considered part of your grant agreement. Submission of this Project Narrative is required to fulfill contractual obligations. 7. Budget and Budget Narrative A. Applicants must enter a budget electronically in the CSA system. B. Budget must be electronically signed and submitted in the CSA system. Budget must be signed by the Provider's Chief Executive Officer and/or Chief Financial Officer. C. IMPORTANT: Please be sure the budget status in CSA says "GATA Budget signed and submitted to program review." This status will appear after the budget is electronically signed by the agency CEO or CFO and submitted to IDHS. See IDHS CSA Tracking System webpage for additional information on CSA at IDHS: CSA Tracking System (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61069). A copy is not to be submitted along with the application packet. D. The budget and narrative must tie fiscal activity to program objectives and deliverables and demonstrate that all proposed costs are: i. Reasonable and necessary ii. Allocable, and iii. Allowable as defined by program regulatory requirements and the Uniform Guidance (2CFR 200), as applicable. E. Deadline for submission of the budget, in the CSA Tracking System, is the same as the application deadline. F. Applicants will NOT be issued an award without the applicant’s fully approved budget in the CSA System. G. NOTE: The Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) is now disabling external Illinois.gov IDs if they have not been used for 114 days. If you receive the error "HPDIA0309W This account is disabled," your ID has been disabled and cannot be re-activated by changing your password. You need to contact the DoIT HelpDesk at [217-524-DoIT (3648) or 312-814-DoIT (3648)] or their website at Report A Problem (https://doit.illinois.gov/support/rap-step1.html). Request that they create an incident to re-enable your external ID. You will need to provide your external ID (firstname.lastname@external.illinois.gov) and the error message (this account is disabled). Please be sure to Reset Your Password (https://cmsapps.illinois.gov/adimprod/Reset/GatherIdentity.aspx) every 3 months so your account is not disabled. H. There is space when preparing the budget on each line item for the budget narrative. For each line in the budget the applicant will describe why each expenditure is necessary for program implementation and how the amount was determined. Please include cost allocations as necessary. The Budget narrative (including MTDC base exclusions as appropriate) must clearly identify indirect costs, direct program costs, direct administrative costs, and describe how the specified resources and personnel have been allocated for the tasks and activities within each line item. See instructions for the CSA Tracking System and Budget Information. The budget should be prepared to reflect 12 months. I. Subcontractor budget(s), If applicable i. If applicant is planning to use a subcontractor, a copy of the subcontractor budget must be submitted as a separate document with the other application materials. ii. Subcontractor Agreement(s) and budgets must be pre-approved by the DBHR and on file with the DBHR. Subcontractors are subject to all provisions of this Agreement. The applicant Agency shall retain sole responsibility for the performance and monitoring of the subcontractor. 8. Required Forms A. Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance: The Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance (is a three-page document used to formalize organization's request to apply for funding. i. The document requires the signature and email address of the organization's authorized representative. This email address will be used for official communication between the Department and the applicant organization for matters regarding this application. ii. Page one of the application is pre-populated with the appropriate information. Applicants must not complete anything on Page one. iii. On Page three, applicants will need to include the amount for which they are applying and sign. iv. The correct application must be used. B. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure - The grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=142947) is a required for all grant award programs. The document requires agencies to identify actual or potential conflicts of interest. The form must be signed by a representative of the organization. 9. Unallowable Costs A. All applicants will use grant funds according to the guidelines, conditions, and parameters set forth in this funding notice and in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of any applicable federal awards. B. 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 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1). C. Allowable costs are those that are necessary and reasonable based on the activity(ies) contained in the scope of work, are justified in the Budget Narrative, and are allowable under Subpart E of 2 CFR 200. It is expected that administrative costs, both direct and indirect, will represent a small portion of the overall program budget. Any budget deemed to include inappropriate or excessive administrative costs will not be approved. Program budgets and narratives must detail how all proposed expenditures are necessary for program implementation. D. Unallowable costs: Please refer to 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, PART 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/subtitle-A/chapter-II/part-200?toc=1) to determine the appropriateness of costs. 10. Mandatory Forms and Submissions A. Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=176911) B. Project Narrative (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=176912) C. Budget submitted in the CSA Tracking System. D. Subcontractor Budget, if applicable submit as a separate attachment E. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=142947) submit as a separate attachment F. Advance Payment Request Cash Budget Form https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/444985-202405.pdf submit as a separate attachment (no submission will result in default to Reimbursement Method)

1. Responsiveness Review A. The following are the criteria that must be met for eligibility: i. Applicant has a current registration with the State of Illinois in the Grantee Portal. ii. Applicant has an active SAM.gov public account. iii. Applicant has an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with SAM.gov iv. Applicant is in “good standing” with the Secretary of State. v. Applicant is not on the DHS Stop Payment List Service or the Illinois Stop Payment List. vi. Applicant is not on the SAM.gov Exclusion List. vii. Applicant is not on the Illinois Medicaid Sanctions List. viii. Program specific eligibility restrictions a. Not Applicable. B. Restrictions on eligibility for State awards are referenced in 44 Ill Admin Code 7000.70. Program specific eligibility restrictions are referenced in this funding opportunity. 2. Risk Review A. IDHS conducts risk assessments for all awardees, prior to the award being issued. i. An agency wide FY27 Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) is to be completed by the awardee within the Grantee Portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal) prior to the deadline listed below. The ICQ evaluates fiscal, administrative, and programmatic risk in the following categories: a. Quality of Management Systems b. Financial and Programmatic Reporting c. Ability to Effectively Implement Award Requirements d. Awardee Audits ii. The deadline for submitting the FY27 ICQ March 12, 2026, 12:00 PM (Noon) Central Time iii. A program specific Programmatic Risk Assessment conducted by the awarding agency to evaluate the following categories: a. Programmatic financial stability b. Management systems and standards that would affect the program. c. Programmatic audit and monitoring findings d. Ability to effectively implement program requirements. e. External partnerships f. Programmatic reporting iv. Risk assessments are not intended to be punitive in nature, rather they are conducted in order to evaluate the support, technical assistance, and training that may be needed for the awardee and the level of monitoring that is needed for the award. a. Risk assessments may result in Specific Conditions being placed on the award to include more frequent monitoring or the implementation of a corrective action plan. B. Simplified Acquisition Threshold - Federal and State awards i. It is anticipated that grants under this award may receive an award over the Simplified Acquisition Threshold (as defined in in 48 CFR part2, subpart 2.1 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1/subchapter-A/part-2/subpart-2.1; the dollar amount set by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), currently at $250,000 (with some exceptions)). Potential grantees under this notice of funding opportunity may receive an award in excess $250,000. Therefore, the grantee is subject to the simplified acquisition threshold and related requirements. a. 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 (41 U.S.C. 2313 (https://uscode.house.gov/view.xhtml?req=granuleid:USC-prelim-title41-section2313&num=0&edition=prelim))). b. 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. c. 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 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-2/section-200.206).

Anticipated Start Date and Periods of Performance for new grant awards A. Subject to appropriation, the grant period will begin no sooner than 07/01/2026 and will continue through 06/30/2027. State Award Notices A. Applicants recommended for funding under this Non-Competitive funding opportunity will receive a Notice of State Award (NOSA). The NOSA shall include: i. Grant award amount ii. The terms and conditions of the award iii. Specific conditions, if any, assigned to the applicant based on the fiscal and administrative risk assessment (ICQ), programmatic risk assessments (PRA). B. Note: The Department cannot issue a NOSA until the applicant has an approved FY27 budget entered into the CSA system. The applicant shall receive the NOSA through the Grantee Portal. The NOSA must be accepted/declined by the grants officer (or equivalent). This signature effectively accepts the state award amount and all conditions set forth within the notice. The NOSA is the document authorizing the department to proceed with issuing an agreement. The Agency signed NOSA must be within the Grantee Portal. C. The NOSA is NOT an authorization to begin performance (to the extent that it allows charging to State awards of pre-award costs; pre-award costs are incurred at the non-State entities own risk unless they have received written prior approval to begin performance). D. The authorizing document to begin performance is the fully executed Uniform Grant Agreement (UGA) signed by the grants officer, or equivalent. This is the official document that obligates funds. The UGA is sent to the non-State entity via the CSA system. The non-State entity will print and sign the signature page of the UGA and return signature page to DHS.OCA.SignaturePages@Illinois.gov. A final signed copy of the UGA will be provided to the non-State entity via an upload into the CSA Tracking system. E. Applicants who are not eligible due to registration or pre-qualification issues, or late applications will be notified that they are ineligible for consideration when their application is processed. Administrative and National Policy Requirements A. 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. B. You can find a sample of the grant agreement at IDHS Uniform Grant Agreement (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29741). C. Payment Terms i. 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 (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=140492). ii. Grantees selecting the Advance Payment Method, or the Working Capital Advance Payment Method must complete the Advance Payment Request Cash Budget Template as described in the procedures above. In addition, please note: If you will be submitting the Advance Payment Request Cash Budget, it must be submitted with the application materials as a separate document. iii. The Monthly Invoice IL444-5257 Template must be used for all DBHR programs and submitted no later than 15 days after the end of the month. All invoices shall be HIIPA compliant and encrypted utilizing DHS approved encryption software and emailed to DBHR at the email address listed above. iv. Invoice and PFR Email Address for General Grants: DHS.DBHR.QuarterlyReports@Illinois.gov v. Invoice and PFR Email Address for Williams Consent Decree: DHS.DBHR.WilliamsInvoices@Illinois.gov vi. Invoice and PFR Email Address for Colbert Consent Decree: DHS.DBHR.ColbertInvoices@Illinois.gov D. Payment Forms i. Monthly Invoice (IL444-5257) (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=95429) a. Advance Payment Request Cash Budget Form (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/onenetlibrary/12/documents/Forms/444985-202405.pdf) submit as a separate attachment (no submission will result in default to Reimbursement Method).

The Department must receive the Full Application Packet: • Due on 04/03/2026 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Central Time

Approximately 60 - 90 days

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A. This program will be awarded as a 12-month term agreement. B. This is the first renewal of two. C. Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and are based on sufficient appropriation and performance criteria including, but not limited to: i. Grantee has performed satisfactorily during the previous reporting period. ii. All required reports have been submitted on time, unless a written exception has been provided by the Division/Department. iii. No outstanding issues are present (e.g., in good standing with

Cost Sharing or Match Requirements A. Providers are not required to participate in cost sharing or provide match. B. Serves as Maintenance of Effort to the Federal Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Community Mental Health Block Grant.

Pre-Award Costs A. Pre-award costs are not allowable. B. IDHS grants are governed by 2 CFR. Part 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles and 30 ILCS 708 which include information on allowable costs, audit requirements, and financial records.

A. 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 submitted electronically in accordance with instructions in the UGA no more frequent than quarterly and no less frequent than annually, unless unusual circumstances exist. 2. Periodic Programmatic Reports submitted electronically in accordance with instructions in the UGA no more frequent than quarterly and no less frequent than annually, unless unusual circumstances exist. 3. Close-out Performance Reports and Financial Reports as instructed in the UGA. 4. Other Unique Programmatic Reporting Requirements: 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. 6. Non-compliance with any of the identified reports may lead to being placed on the Illinois Stop Payment List (SSPL). Grantee shall submit these reports) to the appropriate email address listed below. Reported expenses should be consistent with the approved annual grant budget. Any expenditure variances require prior Grantor approval in accordance with Article VI of the UGA to be reimbursable. • PFR Email Address for General Grants: DHS.DBHR.QuarterlyReports@Illinois.gov • PFR Email Address for Williams Consent Decree: DHS.DBHR.WilliamsInvoices@Illinois.gov • PFR Email Address for Colbert Consent Decree: DHS.DBHR.ColbertInvoices@Illinois.gov • PPR and PRTP Email Address for All Grants: DHS.DBHR.QuarterlyReports@Illinois.gov 7. DBHR reporting templates and detailed instructions for submitting reports can be found Provider section of the IDHS website (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/?item=27893).

See JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 Auditing Standards

See JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.430 Record Retention

The source of funding for this program is State funds.

The Department expects to award approximately $1,337,566.

Number of Grant Awards a. The Department anticipates funding approximately 14 grant awards to provide this program. Expected Dollar Amount of Individual Grant Awards a. The Department anticipates that the dollar amount of individual awards will be between $18,000 and $227,479. Amount of Funding per Grant Award on average in previous years a. Previous funding amounts per grant award on average was $100,557.

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Title 59: Mental Health of the Administrative Code

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IL Department of Human Services, Division of Behavioral Health & Recovery

Program Websites • Mental Health Grants – FY 2027 website (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=176617) • IDHS website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ • Community Service Agreements (CSA) Tracking System: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61069 • Centralized Repository Vault (CRV): https://vault.dhs.illinois.gov/crvsecure/crv • GATA Learning Management System (LMS): https://gata.illinois.gov/training.html

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3/5/2026

FY 2023 : $1,544,981
FY 2024 : $1,528,238
FY 2025 : $1,528,268
FY 2026 : $1,337,566
FY 2027 : $1,337,566