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In order to provide oversight of the process of rebalancing of Developmental Disabilities services, the Grantee, in collaboration with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), have established plans related to the monitoring of State Operated Developmental Centers (SODCs) and community care settings. Under this agreement, the Grantee will carry out these monitoring plans in order to provide oversight of the rebalancing process. The Grantee will submit regular reports to DDD related to concerns identified during the monitoring and review of relevant documentation such as transition plans, incident reports, state agency investigative reports and surveys related to individuals served. The Grantee will also document, and report actions taken by the SODCs and community care providers in response to the concerns identified in connection with the monitoring.

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PA 99-5241, Article 220 Section 20:MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (405 ILCS 40/) Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act; Executive Order Number 6, 1985, State Protection and Advocacy System for Developmental Disabilities.

1. Grantee will review everyone's transition plan and progress, prior to moving from SODC, to ensure risks have been assessed and adequate services prepared. 2. Grantee will report additional data to include individuals served by race, ethnic group, age, gender identity and disability served. 3. Grantee will conduct at least two on-site monitoring visits with the individual present once the individual has transitioned to the community setting. 4. Grantee will track the number of individuals who have transitioned from SODCs into community-based settings, and the type of services they are receiving. 5. Grantee will participate with DHDS/DDD in monthly teleconferences to review individual transitions. 6. Grantee will submit regular reports to DDD related to concerns identified during the monitoring and review of relevant documentation such as transition plans, incident reports, state agency investigative reports and surveys related to individuals served. Any urgent finding or concern will be reported by Grantee to DHS/DDD or other state agency as appropriate. 7. With issues or increased transition activity, at the discretion of DHS/DDD, Grantee will conduct enhanced monitoring within the SODC system or within a particular setting. 8. Grantee will prepare and submit an annual report that summarizes and analyzes the transitions and related monitoring activity, focusing on individual satisfaction, remediation activities, and timeliness of resolution. Grantee will submit information on the data collected in its annual report.

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Direct Payments for Specific Use

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APPLICATION PACKAGE Application guidelines are provided on the IDHS website:http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=85526 Applicant must have access to the internet. It is the responsibility of each applicant to monitor that website and comply with any instructions or requirements relating to the NOFO. CONTACT PERSON Elizabeth Solomon Department of Human Services Division of Developmental Disabilities 600 East Ash Street Springfield, IL 62703 Email: elizabeth.solomon@illinois.gov THE APPLICATION PROCEDURE Applicants must submit a Program Narrative for executing the grant award. The narrative must completed in Microsoft Word and be formatted to print on 8 1/2 x 11-inch paper using 12-point type and at 100% magnification. With the exception of letterhead and stationery for letter(s) of support, the entire proposal should be typed in black ink on a white background. The program narrative must be typed single-spaced, with 1-inch margins on all sides. There is no page limitation. The following mandatory forms/attachments must be submitted in the order identified below. Uniform Application For State Grant Assistance In compliance with 2 CFR 200, a uniform grant application template has been developed based on the framework of SF-424. The template includes two sections: 1. Agency Completed Section 2. Applicant Completed Section The Applicant Completed Section will need the following information to be included: - Name - Legal (used in DUNS registration) and Common (DBA) names - Employee Identification Number (EIN)/TIN number - Organizational DUNS number - SAM CAGE Code - Contact Information for allocation program matter and application business/administrative matters. - Program Narrative - Executive Summary - Extent of Need for the Project - Plan of Operation - Service Comprehensiveness in order to meet all the Deliverables and Milestones outlined in the Program Description. - Projected individuals to be served quarterly and in total, projected annual peer group meetings, and projected annual awareness and community events must be detailed. - Capacity - Agency Qualifications/Organizational Capacity - Need - Extent of Need for the Project/Benefits Gained - Quality - Description of Program/Services/Key Personnel -Uniform Budget Uniform and Budget Narrative in the IDHS CSA Tracking System ATTACHMENTS REQUIRED FOR APPLICATION AND NARRATIVE Organizational Chart Résumés of staff charged to the Proposal Job Descriptions of staff charged to the Proposal Physical Space Information Linkage Agreements with other Service Providers & Referral Source Copy of Currently Approved NICRA if indirect costs are included in the budget The entire application package must be sequentially page numbered. Faxed copies will not be accepted. The Department is under no obligation to review applications that do not comply with the above requirements. APPLICATION SUBMISSION Applicant is required to submit a complete electronic version of their Uniform Grant Agreement, Proposal Narrative, Application, Budget, and Attachments. Documents must be emailed to DHS.GrantApp@illinois.gov The Agency Opportunity Number and the program contact must be in the subject line. Specifically, the subject line must be: Your Organization's Name, 17-444-24-1651 Application must be received no designated on the IDHS Grant Opportunity webpage Applicant may apply for grant awards prior to completing the pre-qualification Pre-Qualification is required to receive a grant award. To be considered, the application should be in the possession of DHS/DDD at the above specified location by the designated time. There will be an electronic time received known on all electronically submitted applications. In the event of a dispute whether the application was received, the applicant bears the burden of proof that the application was received on time at the location identified above. If the application is approved, DHS/DDD will request the applicant to submit a current IRS W-9, if not on file with DHS already and a copy of a Certificate of Good Standing from the Illinois Office of the Secretary of State. APPLICATION REVIEW INFORMATION AWARD NOTICE STATE AWARD NOTICES Following the selection of a grantee, a Notice of State Award (NOSA) will be issued via email to the Authorized Representative on the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance. A NOSA is not authorization to begin performance. ADMINISTRATIVE AND NATIONAL POLICY REQUIREMENTS The NOSA will be distributed by the Department of Human Services prior to the issuance of the Uniform Grant Agreement. Awardees should carefully review the terms and conditions of the award and should be prepared to comply with the Indirect Cost Rate Requirements as applicable. INDIRECT COST RATE REQUIREMENTS Federally Negotiated Rate - Organizations that receive direct federal funding may have an indirect cost rate that was negotiated with the Federal Cognizant Agency. Illinois will accept the federally negotiated rate. The organization must provide a copy of the federally NICRA. State Negotiated Rate - The organization must negotiate an indirect cost rate with the State of Illinois if they do not have Federally Negotiated Rate or elect to use the De Minimis Rate. The indirect cost rate proposal must be submitted to the State of Illinois within 90 days of the notice of award. De Minimis Rate - An organization that has never received a Federally Negotiated Rate may elect a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total direct cost (MTDC). Once established, the de minimis rate may be used indefinitely. The State of Illinois must verify the calculation of the MTDC annually in order to accept the de minimis rate.

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Reporting Requirements: A. Time Period for Required Periodic Financial Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit E, Grantee shall submit financial reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 10.1 and reports must be submitted no later than 30 days after the quarter ends. B. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 10.2 and no later than 30 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. C. Time Period for Required Periodic Performance Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit E, Grantee shall submit Performance Reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 11.1 and such reports must be submitted no later than 30 days after the quarter ends. D. Time Period for Close-out Performance Reports. Grantee agrees to submit a Close-out Performance Report, pursuant to Paragraph 11.2 and no later than 30 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. The Providers will submit report to the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) on a quarterly basis, utilizing the Periodic Performance Report (GOMBGATU-4001). Quarterly reports will be submitted no later than 15 days after end of each report period. 1st Quarter Reports are due No Later Than (NLT) October 15th, 2nd Quarter Reports are due NLT January 15th, 3rd Quarter Reports are due NLT April 15th, 4th Quarter Reports are due NLT July 15th. At the end of the year, successful applicants will also submit a cumulative report with the cumulative totals from above. These reports are to be email to DHS.DDDBCR@illinois.gov with subject with the subject line stating: PPR, the Reporting Quarter, and Provider Organization Name. All PPRs should be returned in the pdf format, with signature. Grantees may be required to submit supporting documentation for their requests at the request of and in a manner prescribed by the Grantor. Failure to comply with these reporting requirements could result in the Department placing you on the stop pay list, withholding of funds, termination of the grant agreement and subject to the Grant Funds Recovery Act.

In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, non-Federal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards is exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.

There is a 3-year records retention requirement; records shall be retained beyond the 3-year period if final audit has not been completed or findings resolved. Article XII, Maintenance and Accessibility of Records; Monitoring; Article XIII, Financial Reporting Requirements; Article XIV, Performance Reporting Requirements; Article XV, Audit Requirements

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PA 99-5241, Article 220 Section 20:MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (405 ILCS 40/) Protection and Advocacy for Persons with Developmental Disabilities Act; Executive Order Number 6, 1985, State Protection and Advocacy System for Developmental Disabilities.

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9/7/2021

FY 2023 : $846,075
FY 2024 : $846,075