Domestic Violence InfoNet
INFONET
CSFA Number: 444-80-1221
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
444 (Department of Human Services)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The InfoNet System is the system by which the state collects and maintains non-identifying client information and information on services provided to these clients by the statewide network of community-based domestic violence providers. The Department uses InfoNet to meet federal reporting requirements, to identify emerging trends and to target limited resources for victim services.
Federal Authorization
45 CFR § 1370.1 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act; Family Violence Prevention Services Act (PL 111-320); 42 U.S.C. § 10406(c)(5)(D) data collection, non-identifying information
Illinois Statue Authorization
750 ILCS 60/227 Illinois Domestic Violence Act
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
To collect statewide victim service data from DHS funded domestic violence programs in a manner that complies with state and federal confidentiality requirements. Data is used for federal reporting requirements and to assist in performance monitoring.
UGA Program Terms
In addition to the uniform requirements in PART ONE and Grantor-Specific Terms in PART TWO, Grantor has the following additional requirements for this Project:
The related Program Manual, if applicable, can be found via the following DHS
website:
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29741 and is hereby incorporated into this Agreement.
Program Attachment. The related Program Attachment, if applicable, can be found via
the following DHS website:
http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29741 and is hereby incorporated into this
Agreement.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Renewal applications from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority only.
This program has a GATA exception approved by GOMB on 04/22/25. See GATA Exception section below for details.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Statewide domestic violence service providers and rape crisis centers that input data into the InfoNet system.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority - Owner of InfoNet software
Preapplication Coordination
All entities are required to register with the State of Illinois through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, www.grants.illinois.gov/portal to be eligible apply for a grant. An Illinois.gov public account authenticates the relationship between the individual and the organization they represent, How to create an Illinois.gov Public Account.
The following information is required to complete registration:
1.Organization's Unique Entity Identifier (UEI);
2.Organization's federal employer identification number (FEIN);
3.Organization type;
4.Illinois Secretary of State File ID (required for non-profits, for-profits and limited liability corporations);
5.Organization's name
6.Organization's mailing address;
7.Organization's primary email address;
8.Organization's primary phone number
9.Organization's fiscal year-end date
Entities are federally required to have an active SAM.gov entity registration. Illinois uses SAM.gov automation to determine qualification status based on the entity's registration. Refer to GATA Administrative Rules on Grantee Pre-qualification Status: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000A00700R.html. An entity may apply for a grant award prior to qualified status. The entity must be in "qualified status" based on the Grantee Portal by the Application Review Date. See #18 in the NOFO Transmittal.
The Grantee Portal will indicate in red if a status is not qualified. Links for self-remediation help are provided in the Portal.
1.Current SAM.gov account;
2.Current FEIN
3.Good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State (Illinois Secretary of State Business Services website: https://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/home.html
4.Not on the Illinois Stop Payment List;
5.Not on the SAM.gov Exclusion List;
6.Not on the DHFS Sanctioned Party List.
State agencies are federally required to evaluate the risk posed by each applicant. Risk assessments are a pre-award requirement and include two components: fiscal and administrative and programmatic. Illinois uses an Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) to complete the fiscal and administrative component and the risk assessment. Entities are required to access, complete and submit the ICQ through the Grantee Portal for the state fiscal year associated with the grant funding. Both the ICQ and the programmatic risk assessment must be accepted by the state and approved before a grant award can be executed.
Application Procedures
Grantees are required to update their program plan and submit a current year budget.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Renewal applications from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority only.
This program has a GATA exception approved by GOMB on 04/22/25. See GATA Exception section below for details.
Award Procedures
This program/award is exempt from the merit-based review process, and publishing of a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). See GATA Exception section below for details. Reimbursement based on monthly expenditure reporting.
Deadlines
Grantee must submit their updated program plan, current year budget, and application prior to the beginning of the fiscal year for contract execution.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A - GATA Exception
Appeals
N/A - GATA Exception
Renewals
Renewal applications from the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority only. Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and are based on sufficient appropriation and performance criteria including, but not limited to:
- Grantee has performed satisfactorily during the previous reporting period
- All required reports have been submitted on time, unless a written exception has been provided by the Division/Department
- No outstanding issues are present (e.g., in good standing with all pre-qualification requirements and no outstanding corrective action, etc.)
Uses and Restrictions
Unallowable Costs per 2 CFR 200 Subpart E Cost Principles.
Reports
Grantees will be required to submit periodic performance report data (PPR) quarterly by the 25th day following the close of the quarter in InfoNet.
Grantees will be required to submit periodic financial reports (PFR) quarterly by the 25th day following the close of the quarter.
Grantees will be required to submit monthly expenditure reports with expenditure sampling backup documentation monthly by the 25th day following the close of the month.
Grantees will be required to submit an annual closeout report no later than 60 calendar days following the end of the Period of Performance for the agreement or agreement termination.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 Auditing Standards
Records
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.430 Record Retention
Account Identification
Appropriation Code: 0865.44480.4900.000000NE
Appropriation Code: 0001.44480.4900.002600NE
Appropriation Code: 0001.44480.4900.000600NE
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$287,000
1 award
Program Accomplishments
Evaluation and research projects to assist in understanding needs of victims.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
45 CFR § 1370.1 Family Violence Prevention and Services Act; Family Violence Prevention Services Act (PL 111-320); 42 U.S.C. § 10406(c)(5)(D) data collection, non-identifying information; 750 ILCS 60/227 Illinois Domestic Violence Act; https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/02/26/2024-03843/proposed-information-collection-activity-family-violence-prevention-and-services-grants-to-states
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Statewide
Headquarters Office
Department of Human Services
Division of Family and Community Services
Bureau of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, and Human Trafficking
823 East Monroe Street
Springfield, Illinois 62701
Program Website
www.icjia.il.us
Example Projects
Creation and maintenance of a statewide victim service data software in a manner that complies with state and federal confidentiality requirements. Data is used for federal reporting requirements and to assist in performance monitoring.
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $100,000
FY 2018 : $100,000
FY 2019 : $150,000
FY 2020 : $150,000
FY 2021 : $150,000
FY 2022 : $150,000
FY 2023 : $150,000
FY 2024 : $150,000
FY 2025 : $312,500
FY 2026 : $287,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSET04729-FCSET04729 | ILLINOIS CRIMINAL JUSTICE INFORMATION AUTHORITY | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2026 | 287,000 |