DFCS

This program provide funding to the Illinois Equal Justice Foundation to fund legal aid organizations across the State of Illinois to provide direct legal aid and assistance to increase awareness around renter rights and to represent renters in eviction court proceedings

Order under Section 361 of the Public Health Service Act (42.U.S.C. 264) and 42 Code of Federal Regulations 70.2

Illinois Equal Justice Act (30 ILCS 765/1 et. seq.) Executive Order 2021-11 extends the moratorium on Illinois evictions to June 26, 2021; Executive Order 2021-(COVID-19 EXECUTIVE ORDER NO.82)

30 ILCS 708/) Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (310 ILCS 70/) Homelessness Prevention Act (310 ILCS 70/2) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1302) Sec. 2. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that homelessness frequently results from a temporary economic crisis such as a temporary loss of employment, medical emergency, or loss or interruption of public benefits. It is also found that the prevention of homelessness, as opposed to providing temporary shelter or offering other short-term solutions to persons who become homeless, is cost-effective, preserves family self-respect and helps to keep families intact. The General Assembly also finds that short-term interventions for the prevention of homelessness serve to prevent the need for long-term assistance programs that are more costly to taxpayers. (Source: P.A. 91-388, eff. 1-1-00.) (30 ILCS 708/) Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (310 ILCS 70/) Homelessness Prevention Act (310 ILCS 70/2) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1302) Sec. 2. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that homelessness frequently results from a temporary economic crisis such as a temporary loss of employment, medical emergency, or loss or interruption of public benefits. It is also found that the prevention of homelessness, as opposed to providing temporary shelter or offering other short-term solutions to persons who become homeless, is cost-effective, preserves family self-respect and helps to keep families intact. The General Assembly also finds that short-term interventions for the prevention of homelessness serve to prevent the need for long-term assistance programs that are more costly to taxpayers. (Source: P.A. 91-388, eff. 1-1-00.) (310 ILCS 70/4.5) Sec. 4.5. Grant eligibility. The Department shall award grants to grantees that agree to focus their emergency response systems on homeless prevention and securing permanent or transitional housing for homeless households. The Department shall consider the extent to which the proposed project activities demonstrate ways in which existing resources in a service area may be more effectively coordinated. Priority in awarding grants will be given to applicants participating in an established continuum of care. (Source: P.A. 91-388, eff. 1-1-00.) (310 ILCS 70/8) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1308) Sec. 8. Payment of assistance. Assistance provided under this Act may be paid to a landlord, mortgage company, utility company, or other vendor who provides housing or other services to an applicant for assistance. (Source: P.A. 96-291, eff. 8-11-09.) (310 ILCS 70/11) Sec. 11. The program shall provide for outreach to persons who are likely to be in need of assistance. Such outreach may include, but shall not be limited to, general publicity, and cooperation with other agencies and court and sheriff's personnel involved in eviction matters. Title 47: Housing and Community Development; New Part 47-378.304: Eviction Moratorium (Eff 5/14/21; Exp 10/10/21) EMERGENCY - 45 Ill. Reg. 6675 Bipartisan-Bicameral Omnibus COVID Relief Deal- https://rules.house.gov/sites/democrats.rules.house.gov/files/BILLS-116HR133SA-RCP-116-68.pdf(30 ILCS 765/) Illinois Equal Justice Act

The legal assistance component of the program provides a suite of resources for participants to utilize, depending on where they are in eviction proceedings. These include a central intake and needs assessment, eviction prevention tools and resources, know your rights trainings/resources, virtual legal clinics, direct legal representation, mediation, and courtroom access to rental assistance. This funding has been provided by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) in response to the current eviction crisis which has been heightened by the public health pandemic. IEJF has been charged with distributing the grant funding to civil legal aid and mediation organizations to assist Illinois residents facing eviction and housing instability. This funding supports the state-wide eviction services created in FY 21 as Eviction Help Illinois.

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Nonprofit Organizations;

Certified and in compliance with the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements; Demonstrated track record in providing legal assistance or mediation services to individuals impacted by housing insecurity; Provide services to Illinois residents for Civil Legal Assistance and/or Mediation Services; Provide services to low-income people free of charge. Low-income is defined as a household income of up to 80% Area Median Income (AMI) in Chicago for Cook County grantees and 80% Area Median Income (AMI) in Illinois for all other counties.

Illinois tenants may be eligible to receive ILRPP assistance if: The household is at risk of homelessness or housing instability (i.e. household received a past due rent or eviction notice). The household lives in Illinois and rents their home as their primary residence. The total gross income cannot exceed 80% Area Median Income for location (find county income limits here). The household experienced a financial hardship, including a loss of income or increased expenses, due to the COVID-19 pandemic

Project Grants

Human Services

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Grantee must have active DUNS number; SAM cage code; Good standing; Complete a 3 page Uniform Grant Application; Programmatic Risk Assessment and complete CSA Uniform Grant Agreement budget

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Renewals are at the discretion of the department and based on the performance of the grantee.

This program has no cost sharing or matching requirement.

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A. Time Period for Required Periodic Financial Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit G, Grantee shall submit financial reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 13.1 and reports must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter ends. B. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 13.2 and no later than 45 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 G, Grantee shall submit Performance Reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 14.1 and such reports must be submitted no later than 15 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 14.2 and no later than 45 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. Grantee shall submit quarterly Periodic Performance Report (GOMBGATU-4001 (N-08-17)). Grantee shall submit a quarterly Periodic Financial Report (GOMBGATU-4002 (N-08-17)). Reported expenses should be consistent with the approved annual grant budget. Any expenditure variances require prior Grantor approval in accordance with Article VI of the Uniform Grant Agreement to be reimbursable.

Grantee shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules and policies set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. See 30 ILCS 708/65(c); 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90

Grantee shall maintain for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report, adequate books, all financial records and, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this Award, adequate to comply with 2 CFR 200.334, unless a different retention period is specified in 2 CFR 200.334 or 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(a) and (b). If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the retention period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit exceptions involving the records have been resolved and final action taken.

General Revenue Funds

FY21 = $2,000,000; FY22 = $8,000,000; FY23 = $4,706,000; FY24 = approximately $5,000,000

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Chicago

https://iejf.org/

Rental and Court Based Assistance, Immigrant and Refugee Housing Assistance Project, Emergency Rental Assistance Program, Housing Awareness Assistance Program

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FY 2021 : $2,000,000
FY 2022 : $8,000,000
FY 2023 : $4,706,000
FY 2024 : $2,000,000