Foster Grandparent Program
FGP
CSFA Number: 402-03-1458
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department On Aging (402)
Agency Identification
644-40203-4400-0900
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The purpose of the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) is to provide limited income older adults 55 years of age and older the opportunity to serve as one-on-one tutors and mentors to young people who have special needs in schools. Foster Grandparents are role models, mentors, to children with exceptional needs. FGP volunteers have developed a lifetime of skills, talents, experience and work ethic that makes them a valuable resource in their communities.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
644-40203-4400-0900
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Since 1965, the Federal government and the State of Illinois have partnered to provide funding for the eight (8) Foster Grandparent Programs in Illinois through the Corporation for National and Community Service and the Illinois Department on Aging.
Objective
Foster Grandparents serve 15 to 40 hours per week in locations including schools, hospitals, juvenile correctional institutions, daycare facilities or Head Start centers. Volunteers receive per-service orientation, training from the organization where they serve, supplemental accident and liability insurance, and meals while on duty. Volunteers who meet certain income guidelines also receive a small stipend.
UGA Program Terms
1. The Grantee agrees to administer the Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) in accordance with all applicable regulations, policies, and procedures established by the Illinois Department on Aging.
2. The Grantee will have the ability to develop a program to carry out, directly or through contractual or other arrangements, a program in accordance with their approved application.
3. Funds made available under General Revenue shall supplement, and not supplant, any Federal, State, or local funds expended by the Grantee to provide services described in their approved application.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Other;
Applicant Eligibility
Grants eligible to public agencies, Indian Tribes, secular and faith-based private non-profit organizations. Applicants are required to be currently funded as a FGP provider.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
Monitoring and support on the state level by matching a federal grant to provide services to foster grandparents who are mentoring/tutoring vulnerable children.
Preapplication Coordination
No prior coordination or approval is required with governmental or non-governmental units prior to the submission of a formal application to the funding agency.
Application Procedures
Non-competitive Application. Applications must be received electronically through the AmpliFund System by the award opportunity due date. Please follow this link to apply:
https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/32e4df90-bddb-4ff8-a5d4-418818a094af
Criteria Selecting Proposals
An application is required by the State Agency for review/approval prior to authorization of a grant agreement.
Award Procedures
Awards are selected on a merit base review and funds are disbursed based on quarterly reporting. Matching funds for the federal funds administered by AmeriCorps.
Deadlines
Date and time when applications must be received by the awarding agency.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Potential Grantees will have 45 days from the Grant's Published date to complete the application and submit it to the Illinois Department on Aging.
Appeals
Illinois Department on Aging's Procurement Appeals Process
Uses and Restrictions
This program is used as matching funds to match federal funds that are provided by AmeriCorps Senior.
Reports
Quarterly reports - Final report is due 30 days after the close of the fiscal year.
Records
Grantees must maintain full and accurate records of Program operations for a period of 5 years after the end of the fiscal year to which they pertain.
Account Identification
644-402-03-4400-0900
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Range $26,590 - $77,923; Average $47,050
Program Accomplishments
For FY 2024, 417 Foster Grandparents provided 423,819 volunteer hours of service and served 3,670 children.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
FGP Hankdbook and the Federal Regulations, published in Title 45, Chapter XXV, Part 2552, of the Code of Federal Regulations.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Illinois Department on Aging
1 Natural Way, #100
Springfield Illinois
Headquarters Office
Illinois Department on Aging
1 Natural Way, #100
Springfield Illinois
AmeriCorps Senior
250 E Street, NW
Washington, D. C. 20525
202-606-5000
TTY: 202-606-3472
www.nationalservice.gov
Program Website
Illinois Department on Aging's Website: ilaging.Illinois.gov
For more information on FGP or how you can volunteer, contact:
•the Illinois Department on Aging Senior HelpLine, 800-252-8966;
•AmeriCorps Senior www.nationalservice.gov
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $381,264
FY 2018 : $241,400
FY 2019 : $241,400
FY 2020 : $241,400
FY 2021 : $241,400
FY 2022 : $376,400
FY 2023 : $376,400
FY 2024 : $376,400
FY 2025 : $376,400
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
TOP 5 ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FGP2403 | UCAN | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 77,923 |
| FGP2503 | UCAN | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 77,923 |
| FGP2509 | City of Chicago - 50 Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS) | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 51,733 |
| FGP2501 | Southwestern Illinois College Community College District #522 | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 44,142 |
| FGP2505 | Kankakee School District 111 | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 33,212 |