Healing Illinois
CSFA Number: 444-80-2458
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Healing Illinois works to build knowledge about and advance understanding of racial equity, including the disparities and negative impacts of racism in communities across the state. Healing Illinois will fund organizations to conduct racial healing activities including: conversations about race, racial healing circles, restorative justice circles, community arts projects, and other activities that promote racial healing across Illinois.
Federal Authorization
n/a
Illinois Statue Authorization
funded by Public Act 101-27 and Public Act 102-558
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
n/a
Objective
Major Objectives are to:
Build and advance knowledge and understanding of racial equity in communities across the state.
Promote trust and relationship building, between and among the residents of Illinois
Build a foundation for long-term racial healing and anti-racism in Illinois.
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
n/a
Beneficiary Eligibility
n/a
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
n/a
Preapplication Coordination
n/a
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements apply to this program.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
n/a
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
n/a
Appeals
In accordance with GATA Administrative Rules, Section 350, Merit Based Review of Grant Applications, a merit-based application review is required for competitive Grants and Cooperative Agreements, unless prohibited by State or Federal statute.
The appeals process is set forth in section 7000.350 available here: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html
Uses and Restrictions
n/a
Reports
Project Grants require quarterly progress reports.
Audits
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Local Agencies are required to be audited annually, in accordance with:
1. 2 CFR Part 200.501 Audit Requirements;
2. CFR 215 Uniform administrative requirements for grants and agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. (OMB Circular A–110);
3. CFR 225 Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A-87);
4. CFR 230 Cost principles for non-profit organizations (OMB Circular A-122).
Records
Records
In accordance with 7 CFR 246, each Local Agency shall maintain full and complete records of Program operations in compliance with Federal and State records retention requirements. All records shall be retained for three (3) years following the close of the fiscal year to which the records pertain.
An agency (e.g., any court and all parts, boards, departments, bureaus, and commissions of any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision) shall comply with the Local Records Act, which regulates the destruction and preservation of public records within the State of Illinois.
The Federal Agency or Department may require longer retention of records and/or submission of such records to these agencies if the records cover a time period still open to audit.
Account Identification
0509.44426.4900.000000NE
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$5,000,000
Program Accomplishments
n/a
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
n/a
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Statewide
Headquarters Office
Chicago
Program Website
IDHS: HEALING ILLINOIS: Building a bridge to a racially equitable Illinois (state.il.us)
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $250,000
FY 2023 : $5,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSDZ07165-FCSDZ07165 | THE FIELD FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS, INC | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 5,000,000 |