Organizations to provide programs that have been proven to reduce involvement in the criminal or juvenile justice system, increase school attendance, and [including] referrals of teens into therapeutic programs that address trauma recovery and other mental health services. The Department projects funding 2 to 4 grant awards (total) at an estimated annual award of $500,000 each.

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These programs are authorized by the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) (430 ILCS 69/35) and implemented by Executive Order 2021-29.

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a Referral and Intake Successful applicants will receive referrals from Reimagine Youth Development (RYD) service providers. HRYIS providers are expected to accept these referrals; if there is a compelling reason for denying a referral, the HRYIS provider should notify the OFVP. RYD offers after-school and summer programming to at-risk youth residing and attending school in eligible Chicago service areas. RYD providers will assess/screen each program participant. If a youth is identified as high-risk based on the screening/assessment instrument, the RYD provider will refer the youth to the assigned HRYIS provider. The OFVP will determine which eligible service areas each HRYIS provider will serve. Upon intake, each youth will be enrolled in IDHS’s eCornerstone data system. b Assessment HYRIS Providers will administer the Youth Assessment and Screening Instrument (YASI) to each program participant to determine participant’s risk and protective factors. The YASI will be administered utilizing IDHS’s eCornerstone data system. Organizations not currently using the YASI and/or eCornerstone will receive training at no cost to the organization. Each participant will also receive a required standardized trauma screen which will be identified and approved by the OFVP. If indicated by the YASI, the trauma screen or by other factors, including youth history and behavior, staff recommendation, additional screenings, or assessments, etc., the youth will receive the Illinois Medicaid-Comprehensive Assessment of Needs and Strengths (IM+CANS). The IM+CANS is a comprehensive, lifespan tool for assessing the needs and strengths of individuals who require mental health treatment in Illinois. The IM+CANS will be delivered by a qualified mental health professional certified to provide services to Medicaid recipients. c Case Management Uses a case manager or case team to complete an intake assessment, develop a case plan, and provide or connect the individual to identified resources and services. Each youth shall have a written case plan established between the Provider and the youth and include the parent/guardian where possible. The case plan will be developed based on the results of the YASI and any additional assessments/screens administered to the youth. The case plan is individualized to the youth's particular needs and will include goals and outcomes developed with and on behalf of the youth. The case plan will include services necessary to accomplish those goals. The case plan must be monitored by a case manager who assumes full responsibility for case management activities. The case plan must be signed and dated by the youth, the case manager and the parent/guardian where possible and must be kept in the client file. Updates to the case plan including documented progress toward goals shall be maintained in the client file. Incentives Participants may receive financial or other incentives for achievement of certain goals, milestones and training and skill development activities connected to case plan goals. Incentives may NOT be used for simply showing up for services or for achievement of any activities for which the youth is receiving a wage. d Referral and Linkages Program youth who meet the referral threshold established by IDHS/HFS to need trauma recovery and other behavioral health interventions and who have the greatest risk of firearm violence victimization shall be referred to the Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services’ (IDHFS) family systems intervention services. When possible and appropriate, HRYIS will retain case management responsibilities. e Transportation HRYIS providers will facilitate transportation for youth to attend services and activities identified in the case plan, including counseling sessions, life-skills coaching, linkages to HFS providers, etc. Transportation costs are allowable expenses and should be included in the provider’s budget. f Collaboration The OFVP will require HRYIS providers to collaborate with the other RPSA funded youth serving programs and violence prevention programs in the community. g Qualified Staff HRYIS organizations shall have: i Qualified mental health professionals, certified to provide services to Medicaid recipients, to deliver a nationally recognized comprehensive mental health assessment to program participants. (Refer to Section C6, Mandatory Requirements for more information) ii Trained clinical staff to interact and provide services to program participants. h Training and Technical Assistance HRYIS organizations shall receive training and technical assistance from approved RPSA-funded youth development training, technical assistance, and support providers (RYD-TTAS). i For organizations that are not currently trained to administer the YASI assessment, training will be provided to them by an IDHS approved training, technical assistance, and support provider. ii For applicant organizations who do not currently use eCornerstone, training will be provided to them by an IDHS approved training, technical assistance, and support provider. iii Training will be provided to organizations on the standardized trauma screening instrument identified by the OFVP. iv Training may also be requested on various interventions and services for high-risk youth to be implemented to address identified needs. v Organizations will have the option to request additional TTAS services to meet programmatic, professional development and organizational capacity needs. i Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Providers will have/develop a DEI racial justice plan that: i Reflects IDHS’ commitment to advance equity and racial justice by enabling all to thrive, regardless of race, zip code, and disability. ii Outlines how the organization ensures equity in access to its supports/services as well as outcomes. iii Includes a plan to identify and address implicit bias in all areas of the organization, including programming. iv Includes an equity and racial justice training plan. v Acknowledges the root causes of firearm violence, including historically racist systemic policies and practices where appropriate. Performance Measures a Percentage of youth referred by RYD programs who are accepted into the program and enrolled in eCornerstone. b Percentage of program youth who receive a YASI. c Percentage of program youth who receive a comprehensive mental health assessment (IM+CANS). d Percentage of program youth who receive a case plan based on the results of the assessment. e Percentage of program youth who complete case plan goals. f Percentage of high-risk youth who met the referral threshold established by IDHS/HFS who are referred to HFS for services. g Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final Financial Reports submitted. h Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final performance reports submitted. Performance Standards a Percentage of youth referred by RYD programs who are accepted into the program and enrolled in eCornerstone. (Acceptable 95%) b Percentage of program youth who receive a YASI. (Acceptable 90%) c Percentage of program youth who receive a comprehensive mental health assessment (IM+CANS). (Acceptable 90%) d Percentage of assessed youth that have a case plan developed. Excludes youth referred to HFS. (Acceptable 90%) e Percentage of youth with a case plan complete 50% or more of their case plan goals. (Acceptable 75%) f Percentage of high-risk youth who met the referral threshold established by IDHS/HFS who are referred to HFS for services. g (Acceptable 90%) h Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final Financial Reports submitted. 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. (Acceptable performance: 80% of reports are submitted on time with accurate information) i Percentage of timely and accurate periodic and final performance reports submitted. The Periodic Performance 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. (Acceptable performance: 80% of reports are submitted on time with accurate information)

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Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations; Education Organizations;

a Eligible applicants are limited to public and private nonprofit community-based organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the tax code (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4)). Eligible applicants are inclusive of units of local government, including public schools, districts, etc. that hold a current Medicaid certification. b Applicant organizations must hold (and maintain) a current Medicaid certification. c The applicant has met the prequalification requirements and mandatory requirements below: Prequalification: To apply for state funding, organizations must be prequalified in accordance with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). Organizations can register and prequalify in the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal at any point prior to applying for funding. If an organization is in the process of applying for a specific funding opportunity, prequalification must be completed prior to the application due date listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Applicant entities will not be eligible to apply for a grant award until they have prequalified. Registration and prequalification are required annually. Mandatory requirements: a. The applicant must be willing to serve high-risk youth residing in and/or attending school in up to 13 assigned eligible Chicago community areas. b. The applicant must indicate its understanding that there is an expectation that all youth referred by Reimagine Youth Development providers in the assigned eligible Chicago community areas will be offered services . (Case-by-case exceptions may be considered by the OFVP.)

Youth at highest risk of being impacted by firearm violence

Project Grants

Human Services

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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. Applications must be sent electronically to DHS.YouthServicesInfo@Illinois.gov. The application container will be electronically time-stamped upon receipt. Application submissions or delivery to any other email address or contact, including other IDHS offices or employees, will not be considered for review or funding. Applications will NOT be accepted if received by fax machine, hard copy, disk or thumb drive. The electronic copy must be a complete single PDF file.

Applicants must be proposing to provide services within an RPSA identified community

Awards will be made based on merit-based review.

March 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 nofo # 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 one-year grant renewals for this program. 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. 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.

This is a new program

see NOFO #22-444-80-2776 for more information

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823 Monroe St. Springfield, IL 217.557.0193

www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=139077

RPSA Violence Prevention Training, Technical Assistance and Support (RVP-TTAS) RPSA Youth Development Training, Technical Assistance and Support (RYD-TTAS) RPSA Convener RPSA Violence Prevention Services RPSA Youth Development Services

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2/17/2022

FY 2025 : $1,416,891