American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)
ARPA
CSFA Number: 546-00-2762
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (546)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Implementing Violence Prevention Programs
Federal Authorization
Sections 602 and 603 of the Social Security Act as added by section 9901
Illinois Statue Authorization
Article 127, Section 135
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Section 345. The amount of $800,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the State Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency Fund to the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority for a grant to Carmen-Buckner Elementary School, including administrative costs, for purposes allowed by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and any associated federal guidance.
Objective
Response to COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impact, including to provide assistance to households, small business, nonprofits and impacted industries, such as tourism, travel and hospitality; respond to workers performing essential work during the COVID-19 pandemic by providing premium pay to eligible workers of the State, metropolitan city, county or non-entitlement units of local governments.
UGA Program Terms
September 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023. Selected applicants in good standing would be eligible for up to one additional year of renewed funding, contingent on state appropriation.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Public Housing Organizations; Education Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses;
Applicant Eligibility
Registered agencies in good standing with the State
Beneficiary Eligibility
Smaller, localized, community-based organizations, with operating budgets of three million or less
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
Registered in the GATA Grantee Portal and in Good Standing with Pre-qualification requirements.
Preapplication Coordination
None
Application Procedures
Registered in the GATA Grantee Portal, in Good Standing with Pre-qualification requirements and submittal of all application requirements by the close date/time of the posted Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
Recommendations will be forwarded to the ICJIA Budget Committee for preliminary approval and applicants will be notified of the Committee's decision.
Deadlines
As identified by the program manager
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Budget Committee review/approval of recommended designations
Renewals
Additional funding may be awarded, contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
Uses and Restrictions
The program design includes a comprehensive array of community-based prevention and intervention services.
Proposed violence reduction services that included at least one of the following three components:
o Community engagement and support
o Prevention supports for children, youth, and families at risk for being harmed or harming others.
o Long-term or ongoing trauma-informed support and services to victims or people harmed by violence, as well as accountability and services for those who have harmed others.
Reports
Submit program reports
Submit financial status reports
Submit timekeeping certifications
Submit closeout financial status report, property inventory, and closeout program report
Audits
Recipients must submit an annual audit report in accordance with the 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Requirements. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if audit 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
Public Act 10-200
SB2800 ham003 HDS102 00009 PLS 10009 a
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$96,000 - $550,000
Program Accomplishments
Proposed programming must include which risk and protective factors will be addressed, be rooted in the community landscape, and minimize barriers to access and engagement.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
300 West Adams, Suite 200
Chicago, IL 60606
Program Website
https://icjia.illinois.gov/
Example Projects
Community-based services to at-risk youth
Mentoring programs to include trade instruction and skill development
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $50,000,000
FY 2024 : $10,887,880
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 823228 JES | Chicago Youth Boxing Club Inc. | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 300,000 |
| Vision of Restoration, Inc. | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 250,000 |
| True Believers Community Connections | 06/01/2024 | 05/31/2025 | 250,000 |
| Reassemble Education and Support Training NFP | 06/01/2024 | 05/31/2025 | 250,000 |
| METRO EAST ORGANIZING COALITION | 05/01/2024 | 05/31/2025 | 250,000 |