Federal Programs: Freedom Schools
Freedom Schools; FRIS 4998(FS); Other Federal Programs
CSFA Number: 586-18-2797
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
State Board Of Education (586)
Agency Identification
4998(FS)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
For costs associated with the freedom school network and programs for purposes permitted by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021
Federal Authorization
PL ARP OF 2021, PUBLIC LAW 117-2 N/A AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021
Illinois Statue Authorization
PA 102-0017
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
LEAs
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
RFP - Applications are found at https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Request-for-Proposals.aspx. Applications should be scanned into one PDF with all supporting documents and required signatures then uploaded into the ISBE Attachment Manager is found at https://sec1.isbe.net/attachmgr/default.aspx
Continuation Grant - Applications are found within ISBE’s IWAS system
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
RFP - ISBE's Merit Based Review (Award Process) is conducted following Sections C and D of ISBE's Merit Based Review Policy https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Merit_Based_Review_Policy.pdf
Continuation Grant - Applications are reviewed using modified Merit Based Review Process
Deadlines
RFP - Applications are due 45 calendar days from release of RFP. Continuation Grant - Applications are due within 30 calendar days of receipt
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
RFP - Tentative Award announcements are generally released via email 90 calendar days after the close of the RFP.
Continuation Grant - Applications are generally approved or returned for changes within 30 calendar days of receipt
Appeals
RFP - Appeals are conducted following Section E of ISBE's Merit Based Review Policy https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Merit_Based_Review_Policy.pdf
Continuation Grant – N/A
Renewals
Funding in the subsequent years will be contingent upon compliance with federal and state law, state grant-making rules, passage of sufficient appropriations for the program, and satisfactory performance in the preceding grant period.
Uses and Restrictions
These funds use an unrestricted indirect cost rate.
Reports
Expenditure reports to be submitted on quarterly basis via IWAS. Programmatic reports are submitted on semiannual basis via IWAS. Final programmatic report due 30 days after completion of grant period.
Audits
In accordance with the provisions of 2 CFR 200, Subpart F - Audit Requirements, nonfederal entities that expend financial assistance of $750,000 or more in Federal awards will have a single or a program-specific audit conducted for that year. Non-Federal entities that expend less than $750,000 a year in Federal awards are exempt from Federal audit requirements for that year, except as noted in 2 CFR 200.503.
Records
In accordance with Section 443 of the General Education Provisions Act, as well as 34 CFR 75.730-732, 34 CFR 76.730-731, and 2 CFR 200.333, grantees must maintain records for 3 years.
Account Identification
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Regulations applicable to this program are 2 CFR part 200, 2 CFR 3474, 2 CFR 3485, 34 CFR 299, and the Education Department General Administrative Regulations in 34 CFR parts 75, 76, 77, 79, 81, 82, 84, 86, 97, 98, and 99.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
Illinois State Board of Education 100 North First Street Springfield IL 62777-0001
Program Website
https://www.isbe.net/Pages/School-Wellness.aspx
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Funding
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