Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery

Executive Summary • The Mental Health Response to Mass Firearm Violence (MHRMFV) grant program is designed as a multi-year pilot program for the purpose of demonstrating the feasibility of providing a nimble, effective, immediate and long-term mental health response to mass shootings in Chicago neighborhoods experiencing high levels of violence. Grantees of the MHRMFV program design and implement a local mental health response plan to mass shootings in designated geographic areas that is based on the IDHS document, "A Mental Health Response to Mass Firearm Violence Plan" (referred to in this grant program as the Plan) while also allowing for customization that recognizes the unique needs of each community. 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.

• Block Grants for Community Mental Health Services

• 59 Ill. Admin, Code 132 (Rule 132), Section 132.150g • Mental Health Community Services Act (405 ILCS 30/ Section (f))

• Illinois Administrative Code Part 7000 Grant Accountability and Transparency Act

Program Description Program Summary The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery (DBHR) is working in partnership with the IDHS Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) to enhance Illinois’s mental health response to individuals and communities impacted by mass firearm violence. With assistance from the University of Illinois at Chicago, Institute for Healthcare Delivery Design (IHDD), IDHS released, “A Mental Health Response to Mass Firearm Violence Plan” (referred to as the Plan) that establishes a common framework to address the mental health needs of victims, their loved ones, and communities in the aftermath of a mass shooting. Key to implementation of the Plan is the creation of a new role, referred to as the Mental Health Response Lead, and a network of community volunteers, victim advocates and others in victim/crisis service roles, referred to as the Mental Health Response Network. This grant program supports creation of those new positions/roles and implementation of the Response Blueprint outlined in the Plan. For the purposes of this program, mass firearm violence (also known as a mass shooting) is defined as a single incident in which four or more individuals are wounded or killed (excluding the perpetrator). In addition, this program focuses on mass firearm violence that is community-based and not addressed through other state or federal programs or protocols (in other words, this program addresses mass firearm violence that did not occur in a school or workplace or was not specifically motivated by hate or bias against a specific population). This Plan recognizes that the number of people impacted in a shooting does not directly correlate with the levels of trauma experienced in a community. This grant program supports implementation of the Mental Health Response to Mass Firearm Violence Plan as described below and in more detail in the Plan itself. The Plan and related resources referenced are available from the DBHR contact for this grant program. Project Description The Mental Health Response to Mass Firearm Violence (MHRMFV) grant program is designed as a multi-year pilot program for the purpose of demonstrating the feasibility of providing a nimble, effective, immediate and long-term mental health response to mass shootings in Chicago neighborhoods currently experiencing relatively high levels of violence. Grantees of the MHRMFV program will design and implement a local mental health response plan to mass shootings in designated geographic areas that is based on the IDHS document, “A Mental Health Response to Mass Firearm Violence Plan” (referred to in this grant program as the Plan) while also allowing for customization that recognizes the unique needs of each community. The Plan was developed collaboratively with IHDD with input from 43 gun violence intervention organizations, community mental health providers, and state and local government agencies and dozens of interviews with survivors of mass firearm violence, subject matter experts, and staff of community-based organizations. The Plan builds on an adaptation of the evidence-based disaster management cycle model that is specific to mass violence incidents (MVIs) and promoted by the National Mass Violence Center (https://nmvvrc.org/) and the US Department of Justice, Office for Victims of Crime. This modified disaster response model for MVIs includes four stages: readiness, response, recovery, and resilience. It specifically applies to mass shootings, but in practice, implementation of the modified model has been limited to mass shootings that are “isolated” events or hate-crime incidents that target a specific population (such as the MVI that occurred on July 4, 2022, in Highland Park, Illinois, a community that experiences relatively low levels of firearm violence, in which dozens were shot at a holiday parade). The modified disaster response model for MVIs is not typically activated in response to mass shootings that occur within communities that are already experiencing high levels of gun violence. This grant program is designed to address that gap. The overall goal is that no matter where in Illinois a mass shooting occurs, a reliable resource network and set of activities will get set in motion to help individuals, families, and communities heal from the profound trauma of mass shootings. The Plan consists of 4 key components, each described in more detail below in the grant program requirements section and in the Plan: 1. The Mental Health Response Lead (MHRL), (a sample job description is available from DBHR), a new, centralized role to coordinate mental health response activities after a mass shooting for a designated geographic area. 2. The MHRL assembles a Mental Health Response Network (the Network), (a sample job description is available from DBHR), comprised of community volunteers, victim advocates, and others in victim/crisis services and trained on Psychological First Aid (PFA) and Skills for Psychological Recovery (SPR). The Network expands community reach and provides relevant mental health resources and education to the community. 3. The Network works collaboratively with the MHRL to implement the Mental Health Navigation Model, a four-step process as follows to help impacted individuals navigate the mental health system and access the services they need: (1) Distribute resources and provide psychoeducation; (2) Connect and follow up with impacted individuals within 72 hours; (3) Refer to relevant mental health services; and (4) Follow up over time to ensure needs are met. 4. A Response Blueprint outlines the expected timing and flow of response activities, including convening the Network, opening a temporary Family Assistance Center, and delivering on the Navigation Model. Five key insights emerged that directly informed the design of the new Plan, ensuring it is both comprehensive and responsive to community needs. Each insight is discussed in detail in the Plan: 1. Mental health services and education need to meet impacted individuals where they are in the healing process. 2. Mental health education needs to be multidimensional to help communities heal. 3. A strong mental health response removes the burden of system navigation from impacted individuals. 4. To help others heal, responders must be supported in addressing their own secondary trauma and vicarious trauma. 5. Leveraging existing sources of trust is critical in supporting community mental health needs. Eligible Service Areas The Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) (430 ILCS 69), signed into law in June 2021 and amended in November 2021, created the Office of Firearm Violence Prevention at IDHS. In accordance with RPSA, OFVP identified and funds communities with the highest concentration of firearm violence, including 26 community areas identified within the City of Chicago. For the purposes of this grant program, those community areas (referred to as “RPSA communities”) have been grouped into twelve geographic RPSA clusters as follows. 1. Austin 2. North Lawndale and South Lawndale 3. East Garfield Park and West Garfield Park 4. Humboldt Park 5. Greater Grand Crossing and Washington Park 6. Auburn Gresham , Chatham and Burnside 7. Englewood, New City) and Fuller Park 8. West Englewood and Chicago Lawn 9. South Shore, Woodlawn and South Chicago 10. Roseland, Riverdale and West Pullman 11. Southwest Side Cluster, including Ashburn, Brighton Park, Gage Park, Lower West Side, McKinley Park, Near West Side and South Deering 12. Northside Cluster, including Belmont Cragin, Hermosa, Logan Square, Avondale, Irving Park, Albany Park, Near North Side and West Town Each RPSA cluster is considered an "eligible service area" that qualifies for funding under this grant program. DBHR aims to award one grant per RPSA cluster to serve the geographic area within that RPSA cluster. Performance Requirements The grantee is expected to implement the following: 1. Hire and train a Mental Health Response Lead (MHRL), a centralized role to coordinate mental health response activities after a mass shooting within a designated geographic area. It is recommended this role be filled by a direct care crisis counselor (i.e., a Mental Health Professional with a bachelor’s degree or higher) who works at least 0.5 FTE on the project and ideally resides within the RPSA cluster area to be served. 2. The MHRL assembles, maintains and leads a Mental Health Response Network (referred to as the Network) comprised of community volunteers, victim advocates, and others in victim/crisis services. The MHRL ensures that each Network member is trained on PFA and SPR and maintains proof of training documentation. 3. The MHRL is available 24/7 to coordinate with the designated Convener(s) who support the community area(s) served, when a mass firearm shooting occurs within the designated RPSA cluster area. The Convener is a lead agency funded by OFVP to support planning, coordinate services, and provide training and resources to address firearm violence in their designated community. 4. The MHRL meets with each Convener and regularly attends Convener Community Response and Engagement Workgroup (CREW) meetings for the geographic area served and serves as a liaison among the Network, Convener and CREW. 5. The MHRL develops and submits to DBHR a local response plan, modeled after the Response Blueprint in the Plan and with assistance from a Mental Health Response Lead Toolkit provided by DBHR. 6. The MHRL identifies possible locations for a Family Assistance Center (FAC) and works with location contacts to ensure availability if needed. An FAC is a temporary, neutral location, typically opened within 48 hours of a mass shooting and in operation for approximately one week (or as needed). The FAC provides a safe space for community members to go after a mass shooting and receive psychoeducation, crisis intervention and other mental health resources and information. 7. The MHRL compiles community mental health materials and oversees mental health education and resource distribution to the community. 8. The MHRL establishes a regular presence in the community by attending community events and providing mental health resources and education and develops trusting relationships with community residents, community-based agencies, local businesses and government entities. 9. The MHRL ensures training opportunities are available to community members including Mental Health First Aid and raises community awareness about the following: a. Understanding signs and symptoms of trauma b. Building awareness of available mental health services c. Correcting mental health misinformation d. Building resiliency and supporting well being 10. The MHRL develops and implements a plan to address the secondary traumatic stress of Network members and frontline responders, including education, workplace practices, peer support, and/or other resiliency strategies. When a mass shooting occurs in the designated geographic area, the MHRL is responsible for the following: 1. Be available to the Convener(s) who will coordinate with the MHRL as soon as possible following a mass shooting. 2. Notify DBHR of the mass shooting as soon as possible after the incident (and ideally within 2.0 hours of the incident), and submit an incident response form to DBHR (in a format provided by DBHR) within 10 days following the mass shooting. 3. Mobilize the Network within 48 hours of a mass shooting to provide community mental health support within 48 hours of a mass shooting and for at least one week after the incident and to implement the Mental Health Navigation Model as described in the Plan. 4. Confirm the selected FAC location, work with their Network to staff the FAC in response to a mass shooting and coordinate operations (including deciding when to close the FAC). If the City of Chicago opts to open an Emergency Assistance Center (EAC) in response to the incident, the MHRL coordinates with representatives from the City of Chicago to staff the EAC with members of the Mental Health Response Network, as appropriate, instead of opening a separate FAC. 5. Finalize mental health information and resource materials (print and digital), tailored to the mass shooting incident and the community and including details about the hours and location of the FAC/EAC. Materials should be tailored and made available to specific audiences, such as impacted individuals, first responders, and community members via the FAC/EAC, community activation events, social media and other channels. 6. Coordinate mental health care and follow-up in accordance with the Mental Health Navigation Model described in the Plan, including the following: (1) Distribute resources and provide psychoeducation; (2) Connect with impacted community members and follow up within 72 hours; (3) Refer to relevant mental health services; and (4) Follow up over time to ensure needs are met. 7. Implement their local response plan (based on the Response Blueprint), including their plan to identify and address secondary traumatic stress among the MHRL, Network members and frontline responders. Performance Measures 1. Number of mass shooting incidents in RPSA cluster area served. 2. Number of mass shooting incidents in RPSA cluster area served where the MHRL responded and/or the Network mobilized within 48 hours. 3. Number of CREW meetings held by Convener(s). 4. Number of CREW meetings attended by MHRL (or a Network designee). 5. Number of Family Assistance Centers (FACs) or Emergency Assistance Centers (EACs) opened. 6. Number of Family Assistance Centers (FACs) or Emergency Assistance Centers (EACs) attended by MHRL (or a Network designee). 7. Number of individuals served at the FAC(s) or EAC(s). 8. Number of community activation events held in response to a mass shooting. 9. Number of community activation events held in response to a mass shooting, attended by MHRL and/or Network member(s). 10. Number of individuals reached via community activation events. 11. Number of impacted individuals (including individuals served at the FAC/EAC or reached via community activation events) who agreed to receive follow-up support. 12. Number of impacted individuals contacted for follow-up support. 13. Number of contacted individuals enrolled in counseling. 14. Total number of contacts made with impacted individuals. 15. Number of one-year anniversary events held following a mass shooting. 16. Number of one-year anniversary events held following a mass shooting, attended by MHRL and/or Network member(s) 17. Number of new Mental Health Response Network members. 18. Total number of active Network members (as of last day in the reporting period). 19. Total number of active Network members who completed training on PFA and SPR (during this quarter or previously). 20. Number of community trainings held. 21. Number of individuals trained on Mental Health First Aid (MHFA). 22. Number of individuals trained, other than MHFA training. Performance Standards 1. 100% of mass shootings in RPSA cluster area responded to by the MHRL and/or their Network within 48 hours. 2. 80% of CREW meetings held were attended by MHRL (or a designee from the Network). 3. 100% of FACs or EACs attended by MHRL (or a designee from the Network) 4. 100% of community activation events held in response to a mass shooting were attended by MHRL and/or Network member(s). 5. 80% of individuals who agreed to receive follow-up support were contacted. 6. 100% of anniversary events held in response to a mass shooting were attended by MHRL and/or Network member(s). 7. 100% of active Network members completed training on PFA and SPR. 8. 1 or more community trainings held. Cooperative Agreements • Not Applicable.

Yes

(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.

Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit 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.

NA

Direct Payments for Specific Use

Human Services

• None

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 Tracking 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 =176617). 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 4/3/2026 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 Tracking System as described in 7. Budget and Budget Narrative below. v. Subcontractor Budgets, if applicable vi. Other Required Attachments (List or remove if no required attachments) B. Applications must be submitted via email 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 510-FRFV Federal Resp Firearm Violence 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: Rob Putnam 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=177868) 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 Tracking System. B. Budget must be electronically signed and submitted in the CSA Tracking 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. A Budget Template can be used as a tool to assist in determining expenses; however, the final budget must be completed in the CSA Tracking System. The pdf budget or paper copy will not be accepted. Applicants will NOT be issued an award without the applicant’s fully approved budget in the CSA Tracking 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=177867) B. Project Narrative (https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item= 177868) C. Budget submitted in 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

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 FYXX 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 to submit the FY27 ICQ is April 10, 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. This award is not anticipated to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold defined in 48 CFR part 2, subpart 2.1 (https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1/subchapter-A/part-2/subpart-2.1)

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), and the Merit Review. B. Note: The Department cannot issue a NOSA until the applicant has an approved FY27 budget entered into the CSA Tracking System. The applicant shall receive the NOSA through the Grantee Portal. The NOSA must be accepted/declined by the grants officer (or equivalent). This 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 NOSA must be remitted 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 Tracking 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). ii. 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. iii. Invoice and PFR Email Address for General Grants: DHS.DBHR.QuarterlyReports@Illinois.gov iv. Invoice and PFR Email Address for Williams Consent Decree: DHS.DBHR.WilliamsInvoices@Illinois.gov v. 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)

• The Department must receive the Full Application Packet: o Due on 4/3/2026 at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) Central Time

• 60 - 90 days

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A. This program will be awarded as a 12-month term agreement. B. Continued Funding of this Program is at the discretion of the Department and is 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 all pre-qualification requirements and no outstanding corrective action, etc.).

Cost Sharing or Match Requirements A. Providers are not required to participate in cost sharing or provide match.

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 in the 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 Federal funds.

• The Department expects to award approximately $2,072,200.

Number of Grant Awards a. The Department anticipates funding approximately 12 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 $117,216 and $200,000. Amount of Funding per Grant Award on average in previous years a. Previous funding amounts per grant award on average was $172,683.

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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 o Mental Health Grants – FY 2027 Website https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=176617 o IDHS website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/ o IDHS Grants: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=85526 o Community Service Agreements (CSA) Tracking System: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61069 o Centralized Repository Vault (CRV): https://vault.dhs.Illinois.gov/crvsecure/crv o GATA Learning Management System (LMS): https://gata.Illinois.gov/training.html

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3/5/2026

FY 2025 : $525,000
FY 2026 : $2,072,200
FY 2027 : $2,072,200