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Innovative Bridge and Transition Grant - State
CSFA Number: 684-01-1670
Agency Name
Illinois Community College Board (684)
Agency Identification
IBT
Agency Contact
Lavon Nelson
217-557-2742
lavon.nelson@illinois.gov
Short Description
The purpose of this grant is to create, support, or expand: innovative bridge programs and services; transition programs which improve student transitions to and through postsecondary education and into employment; programs that promote equity and diversity among those served; and/or programs and services that support individuals with disabilities.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
110 ILCS 805/2-16.02
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
110 ILCS 805
Objective
* Creation or support of bridge programs which prepare adults with limited academic or limited English skills to enter and success in credit-bearing post secondary education and training leading to career-path employment in high-demand, middle- and high-skilled occupations. * Creation or support of transition programs which improve student transitions to and through post secondary education and into employment
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Grantee is required to adhere to the scope of work and outcomes as indicated in the approved grant proposal and budget. Quarterly financial, programmatic and performance reporting will be required, unless a more frequent reporting schedule is indicated in the "Risk Conditions and Explanations" section of the Notice of State Award.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
The ICCB is inviting eligible applicants listed below to submit proposals under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The eligible applicants are as follows: • Institutions of higher education • Community-based organizations • Local education agencies • Public or private nonprofit agencies • Comprehensive rehabilitation facilities associated with a university or institutions of higher education • Other applicants of demonstrated effectiveness in serving the eligible service population Successful applicants must be the provider of the direct services; however, applicants may subcontract for supportive services that enhance program services or reduce barriers for eligible participants. Subcontracting is subject to ICCB approval.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Target Population This grant is intended to provide services to targeted populations identified below. The intent of the grant is to serve individuals who are at least 16 years of age or older, and prepare: • adults who are not enrolled in high school with limited academic or basic skills, underemployed or unemployed to enter and succeed in credit-bearing postsecondary education and training leading to employment in high skill, high wage, and in-demand occupations; and/or • youth who are in-school to transition into postsecondary education or training programs following graduation. Serving in-school youth is an allowable activity- only if the services to this population prepares them to enter into postsecondary education and training following graduation.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
Budget, Application
Preapplication Coordination
Grantee must complete GATA pre-award requirements.
Application Procedures
Application and all Materials will be reviewed by ICCB. Grantees must complete all of the required forms (such as grant application, budget, and PRA). Applications must be submitted via State of IL Grant Management System (Amplifund).
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Merit Based Review
Award Procedures
Payment upon execution per award
Deadlines
Deadlines will be stipulated in the NOFO, if applicable, and the grant agreements for applicants that receive an award.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
60-90 days
Appeals
Appeals Pursuant to IL Admin Code
Renewals
No
Formula Matching Requirements
Applicants will be selected based on the following criteria: * The applicant's demonstrated need for the proposed program/resources * The applicant's demonstrated past effectiveness in impacting student achievement * The applicant's demonstrated ability to carry out the proposed program * The applicant's proposed budget is consistent with the required activities, is cost efficient and places emphasis on serving target populations
Uses and Restrictions
* Creation of a new bridge or transition program, or expansion of an existing bridge or transition program * Instruction which may include basic reading, math, and language skills, industry/occupation knowledge, or life skills; * Career development which may include career exploration, career planning within a career area, and understanding the world of work; * Transition services which provide students with the information and assistance they need to successfully navigate the process of moving from adult education or remedial coursework to credit or occupational programs, or from credit or occupational programs to the workforce.
Reports
Quarterly programmatic, performance and financial reports will be required.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Records
All budgets, applications, grant agreements, reports, etc., will be held through the period.
Account Identification
TBD
Obligations
FY25: $9,300,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
FY24 Range: $44,000 - $400,000 FY24 Average: $208,964 FY23 Range: $75,000 - $400,000 FY23 Average:$125,000 FY22 Range: $50,000 - $300,000 FY22 Average:$123,640
Program Accomplishments
Adhere to the goals of the program
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
https://www.iccb.org/grant-opportunities/
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
401 East Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62701
Program Website
http://www2.iccb.org/iccb/grant-opportunities/
Example Projects
FY22 IBT-22-016 Lincoln Land Community College
Published Date
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2018 : $3,994,400
FY 2020 : $4,394,400
FY 2022 : $4,194,400
FY 2023 : $9,194,400
FY 2024 : $9,194,400
FY 2025 : $9,300,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
Ada S. McKinley Community Services, Inc.01/01/202412/31/2024400,000
Board of Trustees of Community College District No. 508, County of Cook and State of Illinois, a body politic and corporate, d/b/a City Colleges of Chicago.01/01/202412/31/2024400,000
Lincoln Land Community College01/01/202412/31/2024400,000
William Rainey Harper College01/01/202412/31/2024400,000
Jane Addams Resource Corporation01/01/202412/31/2024395,683