Eliminate the Digital Divide Program
Eliminate the Digital Divide
CSFA Number: 420-35-3001
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The Eliminate the Digital Divide grant program seeks to provide access to computers, telecommunications technologies and related training to unserved and underserved Illinois communities. Under this program, DCEO’s Office of Broadband is authorized to award grants of up to $75,000 to plan, establish, administer and expand Community Technology Centers (CTC’s) and to support basic computer literacy training programs.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
TBD
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
TBD
Objective
The Eliminate the Digital Divide grant program seeks to provide access to computers, telecommunications technologies and related training to unserved and underserved Illinois communities. Under this program, DCEO’s Office of Broadband is authorized to award grants of up to $75,000 to plan, establish, administer and expand Community Technology Centers (CTC’s) and to support basic computer literacy training programs.
UGA Program Terms
Within thirty (30) days of the execution of the Agreement, the Grantee will provide a detailed timeline of projected deliverables, which must be approved by Grantor. The timeline and any subsequent revisions shall be incorporated by reference into this Agreement. The timeline will be submitted in conjunction with the initial Periodic Performance Report (PPR). The timeline will be used to measure performance throughout the life of the Award and will be updated and reported on each PPR reporting due date.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses; Other;
Applicant Eligibility
DCEO seeks applications from Community Technology Centers located in and serving communities where: 1) Not less than 40 percent of students are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the National School Lunch Statistics; or 2) Not less than 30 percent of students are eligible for a free lunch under the National School Lunch Statistics. Community Technology Centers include public hospitals, libraries, park districts, state educational agencies, local educational agencies, institutions of higher education, public and private nonprofit or for-profit educational organizations. Additionally, a CTC must provide at least twelve (12) hours of general computer access and basic computer literacy training services to the public each week.
Beneficiary Eligibility
The general public served by Community Technology Centers located in and serving communities where: 1) Not less than 40 percent of students are eligible for a free or reduced price lunch under the National School Lunch Statistics; or 2) Not less than 30 percent of students are eligible for a free lunch under the National School Lunch Statistics.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
Uniform Application Written Application Uniform Budget Conflict of Interest Statement Mandatory Disclosure Statement W9
Preapplication Coordination
GATA Qualifications
Application Procedures
TBD
Criteria Selecting Proposals
TBD
Award Procedures
Awards will be selected by a Merit-based review and funds will be disbursed through reimbursement based on quarterly reporting.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
20-30 business days
Appeals
The Merit Based Review process is subject to appeal. However, competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Department within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice has been published. The written appeal shall include the name and address of the appealing party, the identification of the grant and a statement of reasons for the appeal. To file an appeal, applicants must submit the appeal in writing and in accordance with the Merit-Based Application Review Appeals Process listed on the Grant Opportunities page of the DCEO website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pages/MeritAppReview.aspx
Renewals
Eligible for extension
Uses and Restrictions
Funds may be used to provide training services and activities that use technology to improve academic achievement, career development and adult education. Grant funds may also be used for equipment, software and other capacity building costs.
Reports
Quarterly reporting using the PPR and PFR
Account Identification
TBD
Obligations
PY NA; CY $500,000; BY $500,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$0- $75,000
Program Accomplishments
TBD
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
TBD
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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