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The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) has established ARPA Illinois Youth Investment Program-Community Intermediaries (AICI), with the goal to recruit and engage small, community-based youth employment providers to empower and support young people along their path toward successful, long-term and career employment. Community Intermediaries (CI) will be highly qualified, experienced youth employment providers who are currently funded under the IYIP program. Community Intermediaries will be funded within each of the IYIP eligible counties to subcontract with small and/or low-capacity community-based organizations to provide services.

This program will be funded in accordance with the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021(42 U.S.C. 802.) Grantee is required to comply with, and is subject to, all requirements of the CSFRF and all related rules and guidance issued by Grantor and the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury"). Refer to : Recipient Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities | U.S. Department of the Treasury

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Successful Applicants will: a. Subcontract with small and/or low-capacity community-based organizations. i CI will subcontract with two to six small and/or low-capacity, community-based organizations. Small is defined as having an operating budget of $2 million or less.) ii CI will work to increase the capacity of its sub-contractors to enable?them?to successfully develop and implement?youth employment?grants, including but not limited to how to engage youth participants and employer partners. iii CIs will build the capacity of subcontractors apply for and administer state funded grants, as well as meet other GATA requirements. iv CIs will be responsible for fiscal and performance reporting and other monitoring of subcontractors, including compliance with ARPA reporting requirements. v Subcontracts would be based on a based on a cost per youth formula up to a maximum amount. b Be responsible for identifying local data sources to demonstrate need, including where possible, youth employment data, local industry employment needs, etc. CIs will assist sub-contractors in obtaining such data and using it to determine program design and evaluation. c Evaluate and report on sub-contractor performance, including such measures as: i Proposed vs Actual number of youths enrolled in program ii Number and percentage of youths who successfully complete program activities including, as appropriate: (a) Employability skills development (b) Job Readiness training (c) Participation in additional program services/deliverables such as case management, job coaching/mentoring, etc. iii Placement and support in subsidized or unsubsidized employment and/or placement and support in post-secondary education or occupational credentialing/licensing program iv Number of youths enrolled in summer programming who: (a) Acquire the Illinois Essential Employability Shills (b) complete 180 hours of paid employment v Number of out-of-school youth re-engaged in education vi Number of youths obtaining or on-track to obtain credential(s) or licensure vii Number of youths placed in post-secondary education viii Number of youths placed in subsidized or unsubsidized employment ix Numbers of youths that transition from a subsidized to unsubsidized employment x Number of youths continuing in unsubsidized employment at case closure and then at 3, 6, and 12 months after case closure. d Work with DHS to engage industry associations including, but not limited to Illinois Retail Merchants Association (IRMA), National Restaurant Association, hospital associations, and CMS – State of IL to identify internships that lead to permanent jobs. The CIs will connect those internships to the youths served by their subcontractors. e Work with DHS to hold focus groups with local youth to discuss obstacles to employment and program design. f Meet collectively with DHS Program and participate in training and technical assistance support activities.

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Nonprofit Organizations;

DHS will accept applications from qualified applicants who: a Are currently receiving IYIP funding under CSFA# 22-444-80-2377 b Continue to meet prequalification requirements c Have a minimum of five years of experience providing youth employment services d Have demonstrated compliance with performance, financial and reporting requirements e Demonstrate strong community ties and capacity for community engagement. f Are located or plan to offer services within municipalities or community areas of the eligible counties with high rates of poverty, youth unemployment, COVID impact and high rates/volume of firearm violence. • Up to two CIs will be funded in each of the following counties: Lake, Winnebago, Peoria, Champaign and St. Clair • Up to seven CIs will be funded in Cook County

At risk Youth ages 16-24

Project Grants

Economic Development

Applicants must be current Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP) Providers

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Applicants must submit a plan that includes a program abstract and a program narrative that contains the information outlined in the NOFO. Applicants must electronically submit the complete application including all required narratives and attachments in the prescribed order, with the signed Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance (Uniform Application) on top. The Uniform Application is available as Appendix B.

• Up to two applicants will be funded in each of the following counties: Lake, Winnebago, Peoria, Champaign and St. Clair • Up to seven applicants will be funded in Cook County

All competitive grant applications are subject to merit-based review. Applicants recommended for funding under this NOFO following the above review and selection process will receive a Notice of State Award (NOSA). The NOSA shall include: a Grant award amount b The terms and conditions of the award. c Specific conditions, if any, assigned to the applicant based on the fiscal and administrative (ICQ), programmatic risk assessments (PRA) and merit-based review.

Applications must be sent electronically to DHS.YouthServicesInfo@illinois.gov received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Wednesday, 3/30/2022

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a Competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal and shall be reviewed by IDHS’ Appeal Review Officer (ARO). b Appeals submission IDHS contact information: Name of Agency contact for appeals: Karrie Rueter Email of Agency contact for appeals: DHS.YouthServicesInfo@illinois.gov Email Subject Line: “agency name AICI 444-80-2751 Appeal Karrie” c Submission of Appeal. i An appeal must be submitted in writing to appeals submission IDHS contact listed above, who will send to the IDHS Appeal Review Officer (ARO) for consideration. ii An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice has been published. iii The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following: (a) Name and address of the appealing party; (b) Identification of the grant; and (c) Statement of reasons for the appeal. (d) Supporting documentation, if applicable d Response to Appeal. i DHS will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the appeal was received. ii DHS will respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to the appealing party as to why additional time is required. iii The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by DHS within the time period set in the request. e Resolution i The ARO shall make a recommendation to the Agency Head or designee as expeditiously as possible after receiving all relevant, requested information. ii In determining the appropriate recommendation, the ARO shall consider the integrity of the competitive grant process and the impact of the recommendation on the State Agency. iii The Agency will resolve the appeal by means of written determination. iv The determination shall include, but not be limited to: (a) Review of the appeal; (b) Appeal determination; and (c) Rationale for the determination.

Successful applicants under this NOFO may be eligible to receive up to two subsequent grant renewals for this program: for a 12-month grant period for FY23 and a three-month grant period for the first quarter of FY24. Renewals are at the discretion of the department and are based on performance.

There are no match requirements

All applicants will use grant funds according to the guidelines, conditions and parameters set forth in this funding notice and in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of any applicable federal awards. Please refer to 2 CFR 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, PART 200 Subpart E - Cost Principles to determine the appropriateness of costs. a Allowable costs: Allowable costs are those that are necessary and reasonable based on the activity(ies) contained in the Scope of Work, are justified in the Budget Narrative, and are allowable under Subpart E of 2 CFR 200. Funding allocated under these grants is intended to provide direct services to youth. It is expected that administrative costs, both direct and indirect, will represent a small portion of the overall program budget. Any budget deemed to include inappropriate or excessive administrative costs will not be approved. Program budgets and narratives must detail how all proposed expenditures are necessary for program implementation. b Unallowable costs: Please refer to 2 CFR 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards, PART 200 Subpart E – Cost Principles to determine the appropriateness of costs. In addition, and specific to this grant, the following costs will be unallowable without specific prior written approval from DHS: i Entertainment costs, except where specific costs that might otherwise be considered entertainment have a programmatic purpose and are authorized in the approved budget (2 CFR 200.438) ii Capital expenditures for general purpose equipment, including any vehicle regardless of cost, buildings, and land (2 CFR 200.439) iii Capital expenditures for improvements to land, buildings, or equipment which materially increase their value or useful life (2 CFR 200.439) iv Food, and other goods or services for personal use of the grantee’s employees, contractors, or consultants of the grantee unless authorized as per diem under the State of Illinois Governor’s Travel Control Board (2 CFR 200.445). v Deposits for items, services, or space c Limitation of Use Limitation of Use of Award funds for Employee Compensation: With respect to any award over $250,000, recipients may not use federal funds to pay total cash compensation to any employee that exceeds 110% of the maximum annual salary payable to a member of the Federal Government's Senior Executive Service (SES) at an agency with a Certified SES Performance Appraisal System for that year. A salary table is available at the U.S. Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/salary-tables/pdf/2021/ES.pdf d Indirect Cost Requirements and Restrictions In order to charge indirect costs to this grant, the applicant organization must have a Federal or State annually negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) or must elect to use the De Minimis Rate. Every organization that receives a state award must make an indirect cost rate proposal or election in the Crowe Activity Review System (CARS), including organizations that are choosing not to claim payment for indirect costs. CARS URL: https://solutions.crowehorwath.com/CARS/StateofIllinoisGOMB/Login.aspx i Indirect Cost Rate Election: (a) Federally Negotiated Rate. Organizations that receive direct federal funding may have an indirect cost rate that was negotiated with the Federal Cognizant Agency. Illinois will accept the federally negotiated rate. The organization must provide a copy of the federal NICRA. (Refer to Section D. Application and Submission Information, 4. Other Submission Requirements for a list of required attachments) (b) State Negotiated Rate. The organization must negotiate an indirect cost rate with the State of Illinois by completing an indirect cost rate proposal in the CARS system if they do not have Federally Negotiated Rate or elect to use the De Minimis Rate. (c) De Minimis Rate. An organization that has never received a Federal or State Negotiated Rate may elect a de Minimis rate of 10% of modified total direct cost (MTDC). Once established, the de Minimis rate may be used indefinitely. The State of Illinois must verify the calculation of the MTDC annually in order to accept the de Minimis rate. If programs elect to use the De Minimis rate, it is critical that program budgets accurately calculate the MTDC base. Please see the regulation below and note the exclusions to MTDC. 2 CFR § 200.68 Modified Total Direct Cost (MTDC). MTDC means all direct salaries and wages, applicable fringe benefits, materials and supplies, services, travel, and subawards and subcontracts up to the first $25,000 of each subaward or subcontract (regardless of the period of performance of the subawards and subcontracts under the award). MTDC excludes equipment, capital expenditures, charges for patient care, rental costs, tuition remission, scholarships and fellowships, participant support costs and the portion of each subaward and subcontract in excess of $25,000. Other items may only be excluded when necessary to avoid a serious inequity in the distribution of indirect costs, and with the approval of the cognizant agency for indirect costs. (d) "No Rate": Grantees have discretion not to claim payment for indirect costs. Grantees that elect not to claim indirect costs cannot be reimbursed for indirect costs. The organization must record an election of "No Indirect Costs" into CARS. ii Crowe Activity Review System (CARS). CARS will allow your organization to document your already established federally approved indirect cost rate, complete an indirect cost rate proposal (see State Negotiated Rate above), elect to charge the De Minimis rate (10%) of modified total direct costs (MTDC), or select that no reimbursement of indirect costs will be requested. Submission requirements are located on page 2 of the Uniform Budget Template as well as 2 CFR 200 Appendices IV, V & VII. Organizations which have not previously made an indirect cost rate election must submit an election (and indirect cost rate proposal, if necessary) immediately and no later than 3 months after receiving an award notification or invitation to the CARS system. Organizations that have previously established an indirect cost rate election must submit a new indirect cost rate election immediately and no later than 6 months after the close of their organization’s fiscal year. Every organization must make an indirect cost rate election in CARS even if the organization is choosing De Minimis Rate or “no rate”. Organizations that do not make an election or submission inside the CARS system within the required timeframes will not be allowed to claim indirect cost reimbursement. For more information, see https://www.illinois.gov/sites/GATA/Pages/default.aspx e Administrative Costs It is expected that administrative costs, both direct and indirect, will represent a small portion of the overall program budget. Program budgets and narratives will detail how all proposed expenditures are directly necessary for program implementation and will distinguish between Indirect/Direct Administrative and Direct Program expenses. Any budget deemed to include inappropriate or excessive administrative costs will not be approved. At no time may the approved NICRA be exceeded under this agreement. Documentation will be required to verify the approved NICRA. f Simplified Acquisition Threshold Potential grantees under this funding announcement may receive an award in excess of the Simplified Acquisition Threshold, currently $250,000 (Refer to 2CFR200 Section 200.88). Therefore, the grantee must be aware of the following regarding the Simplified Acquisition Threshold as it will be applicable to any qualifying sub award: i That the grantee agency, prior to making a sub-award with a total amount of funds greater than the simplified acquisition threshold, is required to review and consider any information about the applicant that is in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through SAM (currently FAPIIS) (see 41 U.S.C. 2313); ii That an applicant, at its option, may review information in the designated integrity and performance systems accessible through SAM and comment on any information about itself that the awarding agency previously entered and is currently in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through SAM; iii That the awarding agency will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information in the designated integrity and performance system, in making a judgment about the applicant's integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as described in §200.205 awarding agency review of risk posed by applicants.

Financial Reports: The Periodic Financial Reports must be submitted no later than the 30th of each month for the preceding month by email. At the end of the fiscal year, providers will also submit a cumulative report. Programmatic Reports: Providers will be required to participate in evaluation efforts as directed by the Department and/or its subcontractor(s) and collect and report data accordingly. Data will be submitted in the format prescribed by the Department. Providers will be required to report quarterly regarding program performance measures and outcomes. Providers will be required to participate in a Department directed Performance and Standards Assessment reviews. A year-end program and performance measures and outcomes report will also be required. Additional data and information may be requested throughout the year as determined by the Department.

Annual Audit in conformance with Audit Requirements set forth in the grant agreement.

Each provider shall maintain full and complete records of program operations in compliance with state records retention requirements. Records are defined as those documents that capture program activity, participant information and outcomes, and fiscal data. IYIP providers shall comply with the Local Records Act, which regulates the destruction and preservation of public records within the State of Illinois. IDHS may require longer retention of records and/or submission of such records to the Department if the records cover a time period still open to audit.

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This is a new program, range and average to be determined.

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823 Monroe St. Springfield, IL 217.557.0193

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Illinois Youth Investment Program

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2/24/2022