Healthy Local Food Systems Program
HLFS
CSFA Number: 444-80-2540
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
DFCS
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Healthy Local Food Systems (HLFS) program builds a statewide network to strengthen local food systems including doubling the purchasing power of Illinois residents with limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables through the federally funded GusNIP program; connecting SNAP and WIC recipients with local producers; providing training and technical assistance to farmers markets; and conducting community outreach and data collection.
Federal Authorization
n/a
Illinois Statue Authorization
305 ILCS 5/12-4.50 Sec. 12-4.50. Health Local Food Incentives Program
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
n/a
Objective
The Healthy Local Food Systems Program builds a statewide network to strengthen local food systems including
- doubling the purchasing power of Illinois residents with limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables through the federally funded GusNIP program
- connecting SNAP and WIC recipients with local producers
- providing training and technical assistance to farmers markets
- conducting community outreach and data collection
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Renewal Applications Only
Beneficiary Eligibility
n/a
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
n/a
Preapplication Coordination
n/a
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Local agencies must apply to the State agency in writing.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
n/a
Award Procedures
MBR excepted; reimbursement based on monthly reporting
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.htm
Uses and Restrictions
The IL Department of Human Services staff and facilities are not used to provide direct client services for HLFS. Community-based organizations offer program services across the State.
Reports
Project Grants require quarterly progress reports and Financial Management Reviews and Management Evaluations.
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
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
82001490M
824084400
000144417440002NE
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1,500,000
Program Accomplishments
n/a
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
305 ILCS 5/12-4.50 Sec. 12-4.50. Health Local Food Incentives Program
Regional or Local Assistance Location
statewide
Headquarters Office
Springfield
GATA Exceptions
Merit Based Review; Notice of Funding Opportunity; Other;
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $1,500,000
FY 2023 : $1,500,000
FY 2024 : $1,500,000
FY 2025 : $1,500,000
FY 2026 : $1,200,000
FY 2027 : $1,200,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Comptroller Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSFQ05895-FCSFQ05895 | THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION | THE EXPERIMENTAL STATION | 07/01/2026 | 06/30/2027 | 1,200,000 |