The purpose of this funding opportunity is to provide minority, first generation, and low-income students with the skills and resources to succeed as they transition into the community college from their high school, or for adults beginning or returning to college, as they transition into that college. The ultimate goal is to aid more students in the successful completion of a postsecondary credential or their transfer to a four-year institution.

PA 102-0017

110 ILCS 805/2-16.01

110 ILCS 805/2-16.01

The ultimate goal is to aid more students in the successful completion of a postsecondary credential or their transfer to a four-year institution. The objectives are in three main areas: 1. Development and Implementation of High School to College Bridge Programs a) Funding can be used for Junior level students in order to prepare them for entry into math or English dual credit offerings, or Senior level students to prepare them for entry into credit-bearing college-level math courses. b) Funds may also be used to advance the remedial level of students [e.g. moving them closer to college level math / English (Communications or Reading)]. c) Funding may be used to develop and revise existing curriculum as appropriate, including for limited stipends for faculty, upon approval of the ICCB. 2. Develop and Implement Adult College Bridge Programs a) Funds can be used for adult enrolling directly into the college. b) Funds may also be used to advance the remedial level of students [e.g. moving them closer to college level math / English (Communications or Reading)]. c) Funding may be used to develop and revise existing curriculum as appropriate, including for limited stipends for faculty, upon approval of the ICCB. 3. Enhanced Student Support Services a) Enhance the accessibility of academic advising and counseling resources for students enrolled in summer bridge or adult transition bridge programs. b) Develop and enhance partnerships with community organizations that connect students enrolled in summer bridge programs or adult college bridge programs to needed resources. Examples may include, but are not limited to housing, transportation, childcare, mentoring, behavioral counseling services, etc. c) Funding may be used to support student need for attendance, including but not limited to housing, transportation, childcare, mentoring, behavioral counseling services, etc. d) Funds may be used for last dollar tuition and fee assistance.

Yes

Funds to be used for the development and implementation of high school to college bridge programs, adult college bridge programs and also for enhanced student support services. Funds may not be used to support transitional courses. Funds may not be used for adult education bridge programs or Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs. Funds will be available until December 31, 2024, subject to appropriations and continuing availability of funding. Pre-award costs from July 1, 2021 will be eligible for reimbursement. Grantees are required to have registered with the State of Illinois, completed the prequalification process, and be verified as "qualified" (see 44 IAC Section 7000.70).

Government Organizations;

Eligible applicants are Illinois Community College districts and seven City Colleges of Chicago.

Eligible applicants are Illinois Community College districts and seven City Colleges of Chicago.

Formula Grants

Education

States, the District of Columbia, and U.S. Territories must provide payment information, and execute the SLFRF Financial Assistance Agreement, which includes the certification required by section 602(d)(1) and submit the documents to Treasury in order to receive payment under the SLFRF program. Tribes must provide payment information, employment information, and execute the SLFRF Financial Assistance Agreement and submit the documents to Treasury in order to receive payment under the SLFRF program. Metropolitan cities and Counties must provide payment information, execute the SLFRF Financial Assistance Agreement, and submit the documents to Treasury in order to receive payment under the SLFRF program. Non-entitlement units of local government must provide payment information, execute the SLFRF Financial Assistance Agreement, and submit the documents to Treasury (through its respective state) in order for Treasury to make a payment to the State for distribution by the State to the Non-entitlement units of local government under the SLFRF program.

N/A

The eligible entities must accept the notice of state award to receive funding. There is no requirement for cost sharing, match or other cost participation. Awards not accepted within 90 days of notice may be subject to review, restriction or cancellation.

N/A

Electronic Transfer

Awards not accepted within 90 days of notice may be subject to review, restriction or cancellation.

N/A

N/A

N/A

N/A

Funds to be used for the development and implementation of high school to college bridge programs, adult college bridge programs and also for enhanced student support services. Funds may not be used to support transitional courses. Funds may not be used for adult education bridge programs or Integrated Education and Training (IET) programs. Grantees are required to have registered with the State of Illinois, completed the prequalification process, and be verified as "qualified" (see 44 IAC Section 7000.70).

Quarterly Expenditure and Performance Reports, others, as applicable

JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90

All budgets, applications, grant agreements, reports, etc., will be held through the period.

20-1892-0-1-806;

N/A

Range: $0.00-$10,000,000.00; Average: $222,222.22

N/A

Treasury has published an Interim Final Rule (IFR) on the program guidelines in the Federal Register. See 86 FR 26786 (May 17, 2021).

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United States Department of the Treasury Attn: State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 Email: SLFRP@treasury.gov'>SLFRP@treasury.gov Phone: 202-622-6415;

https://home.treasury.gov/policy-issues/coronavirus/assistance-for-state-local-and-tribal-governments/state-and-local-fiscal-recovery-fund

N/A

Fiscal Year2020: Not Applicable; New Program Fiscal Year2021: Respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency or its negative economic impacts, including 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, territorial or tribal government performing essential work or by providing grants to eligible employers that have eligible workers; provide government services, to the extent of the reduction of revenue due to COVID-19 relative to revenues collected in the most recent full fiscal year of the State, territorial, or tribal government; or make necessary investments in water, sewer, or broadband infrastructure.

5/28/2021

FY 2022 : $100,000,000
FY 2023 : $10,000,000
FY 2024 : $10,000,000