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Federal Senior Companion Program Grant State Match
CSFA Number: 402-04-1481
Agency Name
Department On Aging (402)
Agency Identification
001-40204-4900-0000 FSCP
Agency Contact
Sophia Gonzalez
312-814-8153
Sophia.Gonzalez@Illinois.gov
Short Description
The Federal Senior Companion Program (SCP) was authorized under the Domestic Volunteer Service Act in 1973. By 1974, 18 model Senior Companion projects were funded. Under this program, providers can apply directly to AmeriCorps Seniors for a federally funded grant to operate their programs. Historically, the Department on Aging has issued a one-time annual grant award to providers who received the Americorps Seniors grant to defray costs associated with a required match that is borne by the AmeriCorps Seniors grant recipient. There is no guarantee that the Department will continue to provide these grants for the federal match program, and the amount varies from year to year dependent upon available appropriations.
Federal Authorization
Title 45, Chapter XXV, Part 2551, of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR)
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The Department on Aging has issued a one-time annual grant award to providers who received the AmeriCorps Seniors grant to defray costs associated with a required match that is borne by the AmeriCorps Seniors grant recipient.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
N/A
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Other;
Applicant Eligibility
Those applying for the IDOA state match grant must have received the IDOA state match grant the previous year.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Follow Americorps Seniors participant eligibility rules.
Types of Assistance
Cooperative Agreements
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
Applicants must be receiving the AmeriCorps grant.
Preapplication Coordination
If receiving the AmeriCorps Seniors grant, must also complete the FSCP application within Amplifund and meet criteria under the Illinois Grant and Transparency Act (GATA).
Application Procedures
https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/1441ed49-d44f-4d52-a60a-7e0a2f282ee4
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Those applying for the IDOA state match grant must have received the IDOA state match grant the previous year.
Award Procedures
Grantee shall receive an initial payment of 20% of the total grant agreement amount upon grant execution and any additional payments will be made based on expenditures tied to work completed under this grant and reported on financial reports.
Deadlines
05/31/2024
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
60-90 days
Appeals
Denied grantees can appeal the State's decision in writing and electronically - within 30 days from denial date.
Renewals
Grant Agreement cannot be renewed or extended.
Formula Matching Requirements
The program, which is offered in limited areas of the state, matches frail older people who cannot be left alone with low income senior volunteers who provide companionship.
Uses and Restrictions
Funds made available under the 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. The Grant Agreement is contingent on a final Grantor approved grant application from the Grantee. SPECIFIC CONDITIONS ASSIGNED TO GRANTEE
Reports
The grantee agrees to submit financial and programmatic reports as requested and in the format required by the grantor.
Audits
Grantee shall be subject to audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 ( 31 USC 7501- 7507) and Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 20 and the audit rules and policies set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget.
Records
The applicant shall maintain, at a minimum of three (3) years after the completion of the agreement, adequate books, records, and supporting documents to verify the amounts, recipients, and uses of all disbursements of funds passing in conjunction with the agreement.
Account Identification
001-40204-4900-0000
Obligations
(PY) 144,634.00; (CY)144,634.00; (BY) 144,634.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
13,467-44,046.00
Program Accomplishments
The FSCP match state match grant has helped grantees receiving the Americorps Seniors grant meet the required match.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
CODE of FEDERAL REGULATIONS Title 2: Grants and Agreements PART 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), 30 ILCS 708/1 Illinois Administrative Code
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
IL Department on Aging 555 w Monroe 15th Floor Chicago, IL 60661
Program Website
https://americorps.gov/partner/how-it-works/americorps-seniors-senior-companion-program
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
7/1/2021
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $115,100
FY 2018 : $64,957
FY 2019 : $64,957
FY 2020 : $64,957
FY 2021 : $65,950
FY 2022 : $65,950
FY 2023 : $141,181
FY 2024 : $144,634
FY 2025 : $143,720
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
FSCP2508Southwestern Illinois College Community College District #52207/01/202406/30/202544,037
FSCP2513Center of Concern07/01/202406/30/202540,346
FSCP2512City of Chicago - 50 Department of Family & Support Services (DFSS)07/01/202406/30/202533,308
FSCP2502Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet07/01/202406/30/202513,014
FSCP2505Catholic Charities, Diocese of Joliet07/01/202406/30/202513,014