ARPA-First Followers Re-Entry Program
FirstFollowers Re-Entry Program
CSFA Number: 546-00-2796
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (546)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Provide services and build an organization of formerly incarcerated people. Work on a peer mentoring model. Where the following services are being offered:
A safe stigma free environment
Peer mentoring
Assistance with employment searches
Workforce development for emerging adults
Advocacy for individuals with felony convictions
Family reunification
Service referrals
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
10200SB2800ham003
HDS102 00009 PLS 10009 a
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Section 465. The sum of $75,000, 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 costs associated with the Higher Education in Prisons Task Force for purposes allowed by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and any associated federal guidance.
Objective
The program has five separate pillars (components) that include Education, Economic Development, Counseling and Behavioral Health, Civic Engagement, and Outreach. Two of the pillars, Economic Development and Counseling & Behavioral Health will be funded through ICJIA. This program seeks to address deficits in social cognitive or information -processing abilities, low commitment to school, and diminished economic opportunities.
UGA Program Terms
July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
ICJIA Direct Line Appropriation
Beneficiary Eligibility
ICJIA Direct Line Appropriation
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
Direct Line Appropriation to First Followers Re-Entry Program
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
ICJIA Direct Line Appropriation
Criteria Selecting Proposals
ICJIA Direct Line Appropriation
Award Procedures
ICJIA Direct Line Appropriation
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Renewals
Based on Appropriation
Uses and Restrictions
ICJIA’s enabling statute was expanded to include responsibilities related to violence prevention. These responsibilities include distributing grants to community and statewide organizations, other units of local and state government, and public school districts that address violence prevention in a comprehensive and collaborative manner.
Reports
Monthly review of data and fiscal accounting
Submit quarterly data report and quarterly timekeeping certifications to ICJIA
Submit monthly financial status reports to ICJIA
Submit closeout financial status report, property inventory, and closeout data report to ICJIA
Audits
Grantee develops and maintains a record-keeping system to document all agreement related activities and expenditures. Records will act as the original source material for compilation of the data required, and all other program activity.
Records
Grantee will provide access for purposes of monitoring, audit and examination to all relevant books, documents, papers, and records, and to relevant books, documents, papers and records of subcontractors.
Account Identification
10200SB2800ham003
HDS102 00009 PLS 10009 a
Obligations
Grantee shall receive a maximum of $75,000 This designation would support 12 months of funding, representing Year 1, March 1,2022 through April 30,2023. Any future designation recommendations for this program will be pursuant to staff analysis of program performance and will depend on fund availability.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
To implement a violence prevention strategy that focuses on Champaign County population. Business Development Training, Employability Skills Training and Counseling & Wraparound Services will be provided individuals.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
PO Box 8923, champaign, IL 61826
Program Website
https://www.firstfollowersreentry.com/about
Example Projects
Violence Prevention Programs
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $75,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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