Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council (IFVCC)
IFVCC
CSFA Number: 546-00-2096
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (546)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Establish a forum to share and discuss information in order to promote a coordinated response to family violence in our communities by engaging in prevention, education, and the coordination of intervention and services for victims and perpetrators of child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
10200SB2800ham003
HDS102 00009 PLS 10009 a
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Section 10. The amount of $525,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for the Illinois Family Violence Coordinating Council Program.
Objective
Family Violence Coordinating Councils, at both the state and local/circuit levels, provide a forum to improve the institutional, professional and community response to family violence including child abuse, domestic abuse, and elder abuse. Councils provide professional education and prevention; coordinate interventions and services for victims and perpetrators; and contribute to both the improvement of the legal system and the administration of justice. Local Councils provide opportunities for communication between criminal justice professionals and community service providers as well as encourage the sharing of information and resources, thereby providing for development of a network of safety and assistance for family violence victims.
UGA Program Terms
The purpose of the IFVCC is to improve the justice system’s institutional, professional, and community response to family violence, including intimate partner abuse, child abuse, teen dating violence, and abuse against older adults and people with disabilities.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Public and not-for profit entities in Illinois. Advocacy agencies are not eligible to apply due to judicial ethic rules.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Government agencies, including local and county government.
Educational institutions and regional offices of education.
Non- profit agencies, excluding advocacy agencies.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
Active SAM.gov registration, DUNS, and Completion of ICQ
Preapplication Coordination
Registered and in Good Standing through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal
Application Procedures
All required application materials must be emailed to be considered for funding
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Application materials must address all components of this notice of funding opportunity and demonstrate both a need for the program and an ability to successfully implement the program. Application materials must address all components of this notice of funding opportunity and demonstrate both a need for the program and an ability to successfully implement the program. Reviewers will determine eligibility and score applications based on completeness, clear and detailed responses to program narrative questions, and inclusion of all mandatory program elements as well as consideration of past performance history and/or financial standing with ICJIA. The applicant must demonstrate that costs are reasonable, necessary, and allowable.
Award Procedures
All applications will be screened for completeness and GATA ICQ submission for the current state fiscal year. Applications from agencies do not have a current ICQ submitted by the date of application will not be reviewed.
Deadlines
11:59 p.m., April 5, 2019
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Budget Committee review/approval of recommended designations
Appeals
Unsuccessful applicants may request a formal appeal. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. Evaluation scores and funding determinations may not be contested and will not be considered by ICJIA’s Appeals Review Officer. The appeal must be via email and submitted within 14 calendar days after either the date the grant award notice is published or receipt of a Funding Opportunity Declination Letter from ICJIA, whichever comes first.
Renewals
Additional funding of up to 24 months may be awarded after the initial funding period, contingent upon a satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Total funding for the grant program will not exceed 36 months.
Uses and Restrictions
Establish a forum to share and discuss information in order to promote a coordinated response to family violence in our communities by engaging in prevention, education, and the coordination of intervention and services for victims and perpetrators of child abuse, domestic violence, and elder abuse.
Reports
Submit program reports
Submit financial status reports
Submit timekeeping certifications
Submit closeout financial status report, property inventory, and closeout program report
Audits
If applicable, an annual audit report in accordance with the Part 200 Uniform Requirements must be submitted. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if reports are delinquent.
Records
In addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the approved project proposal and budget, agencies selected for funding must comply with applicable grant terms and conditions and other legal requirements, including GATA, and the U.S. Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide.
Account Identification
10200SB2800ham003
HDS102 00009 PLS 10009 a
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
1 judicial circuit: $25,000 - $33,000
2 judicial circuits: $25,000 - $45,000
Program Accomplishments
Coordinate efforts to improve the systems response to family violence (including but not limited to domestic violence, child abuse, teen dating violence, and abuse against older adults and persons with disabilities).
Improve the knowledge of criminal justice professionals on domestic violence related topics through implementation of training.
Increase awareness and knowledge of family violence issues (including but not limited to domestic violence, child abuse, teen dating violence, and abuse against older adults and persons with disabilities) in communities.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Grant awards resulting from this opportunity will have a target period of performance of July 1, 2019, to June 30, 2020.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
300 West Adams, Suite 200 Chicago, Il 60606
Program Website
http://www.icjia.state.il.us/ifvcc
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2020 : $525,000
FY 2021 : $525,000
FY 2022 : $525,000
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 |
| 322416 TM | Kendall County | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 56,000 |
| County of Peoria | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 39,000 |
| 322417 LM | County of Winnebago | 07/01/2023 | 06/01/2024 | 38,300 |
| 322422-TM | County of McHenry | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 38,300 |
| 322418 TM | County of DuPage | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 38,300 |