Illinois Department Veterans Affairs

100% of the net proceeds from Illinois lottery ticket sales are used to support Illinois veterans. On a quarterly basis, IDVA's Veterans Cash Grant Committee reviews applications and awards grants to groups that help veterans address challenges associated with PTSD, homelessness, health insurance costs, long-term care, disability benefits, and job placement and training.

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20 ILCS 1605/21.6

Title 95: Veterans and Military Affairs, Chapter 1: Department of Veterans Affairs, Part 125 Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Program, Section 125

To support Illinois Veterans.

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Illinois Administrative Code, Title 95, Chapter 1, Part 125 20 ILCS 1605/21.5 Illinois Lottery Law 30 ILCS 705 Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act CFR 200 Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements

Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;

Government agencies and tax-exempt entities currently providing veteran’s assistance of similar assistance to non-veterans and wishing to expand to veteran’s assistance are the only organizations eligible for grants under this program.

Illinois veterans.

Direct Payments for Specific Use

Human Services

To support the tax-exempt eligibility, proof of 501(c) (3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service must be provided.

As needed.

Applications must be submitted through the State of Illinois AmpliFund/Euna Grants Management System. Applicants may access grant opportunities and submit applications through the Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) located within the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) portal at https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html. All required application materials and supporting documentation must be submitted in accordance with the instructions provided within the AmpliFund/Euna system. Information regarding available grant opportunities, including application opening and closing dates, is available on the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs (IDVA) website at https://veterans.illinois.gov/programs/veterans-cash.html.

The Grant Authorization Committee will conduct a merit-based review of competitive grant applications in accordance with 2 CFR §200.204. Applications will be evaluated solely on the criteria outlined in the grant application, budget, and prior grant performance, using a numerical scoring system. At a minimum, the review process shall include: a. A scoring rubric reflecting the established evaluation criteria. b. Independent scoring by each Evaluation Committee member using an individual score sheet. c. A summary score sheet documenting comparative scores and the recommended award recipients. d. Review and documentation of any significant scoring discrepancies among evaluators, including justification for and documentation of any score revisions.

State Award Notices o Applicants that are not selected to receive grant funds will receive a non-funding notice via email or letter to the Authorized Representative on the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance. o Applicants recommended for funding under the NOFO will receive a “Notice of State Award” (NOSA) will be issued to the Authorized Representative on the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance. The entity must complete the following pre-award requirements: (a) Grantee pre-qualification, (b) Internal Control Questionnaire, (c) Fiscal and Administrative Risk Assessment, and (d) Programmatic Risk Assessment. The NOSA will identify additional grant award requirements that must be met before a grant award can be executed such as specific funding terms and specific conditions resulting from the pre-award risk assessments. The NOSA will be provided through the Grantee Portal.

Application periods and deadlines are available on the Illinois Veterans Cash website. Applications must be submitted through the Amplifund/Euna grants management system by the applicable deadline. Anticipated Announcement and State Award Dates a. Grant awards will be made on a quarterly, competitive basis. Final award decisions are made by the Director of Veterans Affairs. b. Applicants must be in good standing and fully compliant with all required pre-award processes under the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), including applicable registrations and certifications. c. The Department reserves the right to negotiate with successful applicants to address unserved areas identified through the review process or to modify proposed budgets to align with available funding.

Possibly within 8 - 10 weeks after the quarter closes.

Competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal.

Grants are for a period of one year. Expenditure authorization passed by the committee may be extended by the Department for no more than 12 months.

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Grant funding must address one of the following issues: Homelessness, Behavioral Health, Long-term care, Disability Benefits, Job Training and Placement, Emergency Financial Assistance, and Health Insurance Costs.

Quarterly Reporting: Recipients must submit quarterly Financial and Performance Reports through the Amplifund/Euna Grants Management System. Reports must be fully completed and include supporting documentation such as invoices, proof of payment, and evidence of progress toward program objectives and deliverables. All quarterly reports are due within 30 days after the end of each reporting period. Final Reporting: For the final reporting period, recipients must submit cumulative Final Financial and Performance Reports through Amplifund/Euna. Final reports are due within 30 days after the end of the award period and must include all required supporting documentation.

1. Single Audit and Program Specific Audit Reports. Single audits conducted in accordance with this Section, including any program or regulatory audit requirements, must be completed and the reporting packet must be submitted by the non-federal entity (grantee/subrecipient) to the Federal Audit Clearing House, as required by UG section 200.512. The results of peer and external quality control reviews, management letters, AU325 communications and Consolidated Year-End Financial Report must be submitted to the GATA Grantee Portal. Due date of the submission is the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's reports or 9 months after the end of the non-federal entity's audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or State/federal holiday, the reporting packet is due the next business day. 2. Financial Statement Audits conducted in accordance with this Section must be completed and the reporting packet must be submitted by the non-federal entity to the GATA Grantee Portal within the earlier of 30 calendar days after receipt of the auditor's reports or 6 months after the end of the non-federal entity's audit period. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or State/federal holiday, the reporting packet is due the next business day. 3. Non-Federal Entities that are not required to have an audit conducted are required to submit a Consolidated Year-end Financial Report.

Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to an award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report.

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PY $932,583 CY $1,200,000 BY $1,200,000

The grants typically range from $25,000 - $100,000 per year.

Since February 2006, the Grant Committee has authorized over 397 grants totaling $18.3 million.

• Illinois Lottery Law, 20 ILCS 1605/21.6 • Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act, 30 ILCS 705 • Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs (“IDVA”) Act, 20 ILCS 2805 • Grant Accountability Transparency Act (“GATA”), 2 CFR 200 • Administrative Rules for Veteran’s Scratch-Off Lottery Grant Program, 95 Ill. Admin. Code 125

Springfield, IL

833 S. Spring St, Springfield, IL 62794

https://veterans.illinois.gov/programs/veterans-cash.html

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Roof replacement for a homeless shelter, stand down events, legal aid, assist with obtaining veterans benefits, and software program training.

7/1/2022

None

FY 2016 : $672,575
FY 2017 : $893,449
FY 2018 : $630,075
FY 2019 : $711,298
FY 2020 : $1,000,000
FY 2021 : $1,200,000
FY 2022 : $2,000,000
FY 2023 : $1,500,000
FY 2024 : $2,000,000
FY 2025 : $2,000,000
FY 2026 : $2,000,000
FY 2027 : $2,000,000