Firearm violence has deeply harmed neighborhoods, communities, and the entire State of Illinois, both through the immediate loss of life and the long-term, harmful effects of trauma experienced by victims, witnesses, and others. To reduce firearm violence, the Illinois General Assembly passed the Reimagine Public Safety Act (RPSA) (430 ILCS 69). The RPSA calls for a comprehensive approach to reducing firearm violence through targeted, integrated behavioral health services and economic opportunities in communities with the greatest concentration of firearm victims. As part of this approach, the Office of Firearm Violence has initiated the Peacekeepers Program. Peacekeepers is a proven strategy to create a safe presence in Chicago and Greater Illinois most highly impacted blocks during afternoon to late-night hours, mid-week and through the weekend. The Peacekeepers Program leverages the influence of community residents by partnering with young men and women who live in neighborhoods that are at a high risk for violence.

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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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To reduce firearm violence, the IDHS Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP), fund one to two applicants to engage subrecipient organizations to implement and maintain the Peacekeepers program model year-round in each of the RPSA eligible Chicago community areas and each of the Greater Illinois community areas. The successful applicant(s) (Provider) under this NOFO will: a Engage subrecipient organizations to implement and maintain Peacekeepers programming in each of their assigned eligible Chicago and suburban Cook County communities (between 10-30 communities.) Subrecipients must be violence prevention organizations. i Selection of subrecipients: The selected Provider(s) will use the following criteria for selecting subrecipients: (a) Highest need community: As identified by shooting and homicide data (i.e., 2020; 2021); time of day and day of week incident analysis; hot spot and group analysis; etc. (b) Capacity to implement: Subrecipient shall be willing to implement and locally manage strategy with fidelity; capacity to communicate and problem solve around project related concerns; and ability to implement while preserving integrity to other existing programming being implemented by subrecipient. (c) Capacity to manage individuals acutely at-risk of being perpetrators or victims of violence: A demonstrated capacity to manage dozens of acutely at-risk individuals while implementing other pre-existing violence reduction programming (d) Existing relationships with acutely at-risk individuals across hot spot areas: Existing relationships with potential Peacekeepers Program participants and/or relationships with acutely at-risk across high need areas who may be candidates for Peacekeepers roles is required to manage and realize project goals and objectives. (e) Local law enforcement support/buy-in required from high level (e.g., Commander) (f) Fiscal and reporting capacities: Ability to manage and report on grant funds and in producing timely program reports (as required) and to ensure all project-related documentation (e.g., conflict mediation forms) is completed to aid project learnings. (g) Commitment to engage in trainings, attend meetings (as required), and willingness to work with an evaluation partner as appropriate to refine strategy and understand the impacts of the Peacekeepers strategy over time. ii Ensure subrecipient programming: The Provider will ensure the subrecipient(s) implements the Peacekeeper strategy within their respective community as follows: (a) Peacekeepers: The subrecipient(s) will recruit and engage Peacekeepers from within their community. There are three critical Peacekeeper roles that are essential to implement strategy effectively. While the roles differ, all three roles are viewed as program participants (exhibit risk factors for violence), have credibility and influence with local groups/gangs/cliques, and are viewed as trusted insiders who are native to hot spots and community. This uniquely equips them to contribute to peace across war zones established as hot spots by engaging networks who engage in violence. (i) Peacekeeper Supervisor ($150 daily stipend)- 1 Peacekeeper supervisor for sites with 4 hot spots; 2 per site with 8 hot spots 1. Participate in training and meetings 2. Conduct daily check-ins and debriefs with Peacekeeper teams (along w/subrecipient) at each hot spot including sharing shooting incidents or active conflicts that impact hot spots 3. Hot Spot Patrols: spend time visiting each assigned hot spot continuously throughout daily shift to ensure model fidelity 4. Provide updates to the subrecipient (Outreach team) in real time during shift and identify team needs (e.g., need uniform or public education) 5. Engage team leads at each hot spot and report emerging conflicts, threats, incidents of violence, police interactions immediately to subrecipient (Outreach Team); engagement with Team Leads affords channels of communication across rival hot spots for the purpose of maintaining peace 6. Participate in community events on hot spots with subrecipient (ii) Peacekeeper Team Lead ($120 daily stipend) Reports to Supervisor – one lead per hot spot 1. Participate in training and meetings 2. Lead team of Peacekeepers on hot spot (typically 4 Peacekeepers) and lead deployments activities across hot spot (e.g., each hot spot is an average of 4-6 blocks. Team Lead will guide deployment presence across 4-6 block geography during shift based upon need) 3. Provide regular updates in real time to Peacekeeper Supervisor including identifying team needs and reporting emerging conflicts, threats, incidents of violence, police interactions 4. Report/document conflict mediations for the hot spot for Peacekeeper team 5. Lead non-aggression agreement efforts along with Peacekeepers 6. Disseminate public education and participate in community events on hot spots with subrecipient (iii) Peacekeeper ($100 Daily Stipend)- at least 4 per hot spot 1. Participate in training and meetings 2. Maintain presence and relentless engagement with individuals and groups across hot spot areas 3. Maintain peace across designated hot spot (includes maintenance of non-aggression agreements between hot spot groups) 4. Monitor social media for potential threats that may impact hot spots 5. Engage in interruption efforts via conflict mediations 6. Report emerging conflicts, threats, incidents of violence, and police interactions immediately in real time to Team Lead 7. Disseminate public education and participate in community events on hot spots with subrecipient (b) Hotspots: The OFVP, the Provider(s), and the subrecipient(s) will specify the number and location of targeted-community hot spots where the Peacekeeper Program will be implemented. Hot spots are defined as intersections or streets within communities that experience high volumes and rates of shootings/violence within the host community. Hotspots will be identified and verified by street outreach professionals and/or by the local police department. There will be a limit of eight hotspots per community unless determined otherwise by the OFVP. In similar programs, communities have typically had 4-8 hot spots with the following Peacekeeper deployment patterns: 8 Hot Spots (42 Peacekeepers) • 2 Peacekeeper Supervisors (each engaging 4 hot spots) • 8 Peacekeeper Team Leads (1 per hot spot) • 32 Peacekeepers (4 per hot spot) 4 Hot Spots (21 Peacekeepers) • 1 Peacekeeper Supervisors (engaging 4 hot spots) • 4 Peacekeeper Team Leads (1 per hot spot) • 16 Peacekeepers (4 per hot spot) (c) Program Coverage: The subrecipient will deliver the following minimum program coverage of Peacekeepers Program teams and management: (i) 4 days per week at 8-hour shifts (hours to match or overlap implementer street outreach schedule to ensure an outreach presence from subrecipient during implementation schedule) (ii) Coverage during the holidays (4th of July, Labor Day, and Memorial Day, et al.) (d) Service Provision: Peacekeeper services must be provided directly by the subrecipient. (e) Peacekeeper Supports: The subrecipient will provide Peacekeeper Supports to engaged Peacekeepers, including but not limited to: (i) Job readiness training (designed to provide basic knowledge and skill sets to prepare Peacekeepers for the workforce) (ii) GED support (support to prepare Peacekeepers to take and pass GED exam) (iii) Training support (e.g., financial literacy, expungement, Know Your Rights, Intimate Partner Violence-Domestic Violence education, etc.). Facilitators to be identified by provider and/or implementing partner. (iv) Emergency support (temporary relocation locally for safety 1-7 days which may be local hotel out of community, financial support towards funeral services and/or repast (burial costs, flowers, etc.) (f) Stipends: The subrecipient will provide a daily stipend not to exceed: (i) Peacekeepers Supervisor- $150 (ii) Peacekeepers Lead- $120 (iii) Peacekeepers- $100 b Serve as Fiscal and Monitoring Agent i Monitoring: The Provider will develop and implement a plan to monitor all subrecipients at least quarterly to ensure adherence to all fiscal and programmatic requirements including, but not limited to, the program requirements listed above. ii The provider will serve as the fiscal agent for all subrecipients. Subrecipients will be required to track and manage their expenditures and report them to the provider. iii Ensure timely and accurate reporting c Provide Training: The Provider will develop, implement and ensure violence reduction training for subrecipient organizations. OFVP will be monitoring to ensure that all subrecipients are working closely with the participants on designed program training. OFVP will also coordinate with pro bono consultant on any additional training needs that may arise or be deemed necessary. d Develop and implement or maintain a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (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. e Collaboration: The OFVP will require Reimagine Peacekeepers Program providers to work with the service area’s Reimagine Conveners and other Reimagine Public Safety Act violence prevention programs. The Reimagine Convener is an experienced violence prevention organization that works with the OFVP to help build capacity within the most impacted communities to reduce firearm violence by encouraging effective, collaborative working relationships across providers in such disciplines as violence prevention, mental health, and youth development. At a minimum, Peacekeepers Program providers will be required to: i Coordinate services with other service organizations in their service areas. This includes referral and linkage processes with other organizations providing services in their area to ensure participants are connected to needed services. Referral policies and practices may be developed during the first 3 months of programs ii Submit a Peacekeepers Community Plan to community violence reduction stakeholders (e.g., local police district, Reimagine Convener, local violence reduction organizations, etc.). The Peacekeepers Community Plan identifies local i, hot spots covered, implementation schedule (including Holidays), uniforms to differentiate Peacekeepers, etc. f Program Evaluation: The Provider will be required to participate in the formal evaluation of the program developed by the Department and OFVP and must cooperate in the collection of data for this purpose. Provider will ensure data will be collected and is available from subrecipients. The required data elements are available here: Peacekeepers Program Evaluation Metrix Please note that some records and other information obtained by programs concerning the individuals served under this agreement may be confidential pursuant to state and federal statutes and/or administrative rules and shall be protected from unauthorized disclosure. 4 Performance Measures a Number of Chicago and Suburban Cook County communities implementing the Peacekeepers Program b Number of hotspots receiving coverage c Percentage of Peacekeepers Program communities with a 20% or more reduction in total shooting victimizations (cumulative of fatal or non-fatal shooting victims) compared to FY23 d Percentage of Peacekeepers Program hotspots with zero shooting victims, per quarter, during implementation period e Total number of mediations completed by Peacekeepers f Percentage of completed mediations which were successfully resolved g Number of nonaggression agreements established in Chicago and Suburban Cook County; a nonaggression agreement is defined as an agreement established between groups in conflict with one another that they will no longer engage in any form of violence against each other. h Number of non-aggression agreements which remain in active status in Chicago and Suburban Cook County i Total number of Peacekeepers j Percentage of Peacekeepers who are engaged. “Engaged” is defined by Peacekeeper participating/working at least 3 of 4 days weekly, or 12 days monthly (for a four-week period)--ascertained by attendance and stipends k Percentage of Peacekeepers who complete prescribed training l Percentage of Peacekeepers who receive supports, including but not limited to job readiness training, GED, trainings (e.g., financial literacy, conflict resolution, etc.), etc. m Number of Program Evaluations completed as described in the submitted Program Plan n Percentage of monthly expenditure documentation forms submitted on time with accurate information, in the format prescribed by the Department. The Expenditure Documentation forms must be submitted no later than the 15th of each month for the preceding month by email. o Percentage of Quarterly periodic performance reports (PPR), submitted on time with accurate information, in the format prescribed by the Department. At the end of the year, the Provider will also submit a cumulative report. p Percentage of Periodic Financial Reports (PFR), submitted on time with accurate information, in the format prescribed by the Department. At the end of the year, the Provider will also submit a cumulative report. 5 Performance Standards a Number of Chicago and Suburban Cook County communities implementing the Peacekeepers Program (Acceptable Performance: minimum of 26 for Chicago; minimum of 4 for Suburban Cook County) b Number of hotspots receiving coverage (Acceptable Performance: minimum of 156 hot spots for Chicago; minimum of 16 hot spots for Suburban Cook County) c Percentage of Peacekeepers Program communities with a 20% or more reduction in total shooting victimizations (cumulative of fatal or non-fatal shooting victims) compared to FY23 (Acceptable Performance: 80% of Peacekeepers communities achieve goal) d Percentage of Peacekeepers Program hotspots with zero shooting victims, per quarter, during implementation period (Acceptable Performance: 70%) e Total number of mediations completed by Peacekeepers (Acceptable Performance for the 14 continuing Peacekeepers communities: 1,100 annually; Number of mediations to be determined across expansion communities in conjunction with OFVP) f Percentage of completed mediations which were successfully resolved (Acceptable Performance: 70% successfully resolved) g Number of nonaggression agreements established in Chicago; a nonaggression agreement is defined as an agreement established between groups in conflict with one another that they will no longer engage in any form of violence against each other. (Acceptable Performance: minimum of 70 agreements) and Suburban Cook County (Acceptable Performance: minimum of 10 agreements) h Number of non-aggression agreements which remain in active status in Chicago (49/70) and Suburban Cook County (7/10): (Acceptable Performance: minimum: 70% of agreements) i Total number of Peacekeepers (Acceptable Performance: TBD by number of communities assigned multiplied by number of hotspots multiplied by minimum number of Peacekeepers.) j Percentage of Peacekeepers who are engaged. “Engaged” is defined by Peacekeeper participating/working at least 3 of 4 days weekly, or 12 days monthly (for a four-week period), ascertained by attendance and stipends. (Acceptable Performance: 80% of Peacekeepers who are engaged.) k Percentage of Peacekeepers who complete prescribed training (Acceptable Performance: 90% of Peacekeepers) l Percentage of Peacekeepers who receive supports, including but not limited to job readiness training, GED, trainings (e.g., financial literacy, conflict resolution), etc. (Acceptable Performance: 60% of Peacekeepers who receive support) m Number of Program Evaluations completed as described in the submitted Program Plan (Acceptable Performance: minimum of one Program Evaluation will completed as described) n Percentage of monthly expenditure documentation forms submitted on time with accurate information, in the format prescribed by the Department. The Expenditure Documentation forms must be submitted no later than the 15th of each month for the preceding month by email. (Acceptable Performance: 80%) o Percentage of Quarterly periodic performance reports (PPR), submitted on time with accurate information, in the format prescribed by the Department. At the end of the year, the Provider will also submit a cumulative report. (Acceptable Performance: 80%) p Percentage of Periodic Financial Reports (PFR), submitted on time with accurate information, in the format prescribed by the Department. At the end of the year, the Provider will also submit a cumulative report. (Acceptable Performance: 80%)

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Program must be delivered in a manner consistent with the NOFO

Nonprofit Organizations;

This competitive funding opportunity is limited to applicants that meet the following requirements and are subject to limitations described below: a Eligible applicants are limited to those 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)) b In addition to the above non-profit community-based organizations, eligible applicants are inclusive of units of local government, public schools, districts, etc. that provide services within the eligible Chicago and Suburban Cook County communities. c The applicant has met the prequalification requirements and mandatory requirements in the NOFO, Section C.6: Mandatory Requirements of Applicant/Application: The applicant must have at least three or more years of verifiable proof of their Violence Prevention work. Please provide verification of Violence Prevention Work as Attachment 10. Verification can be provided through Organization’s Annual Report, Organization brochures (dated), attestations or other documentation. The applicant must submit a proposal to serve all thirty RPSA eligible communities in Chicago and Suburban Cook County; however, the Office may choose to make more than one award. If that is the case, a minimum of 10 communities will be assigned to each successful applicant based on collaboration between the OFVP, law enforcement and a pro bono consultant. Final award amounts will be determined by the OFVP based on the number of assigned communities.

Youth and Families at highest risk of being impacted by firearm violence

Project Grants

Human Services

The Peacekeepers provider must have at least three or more years of verifiable proof of their Violence Prevention work. Please provide verification of Violence Prevention Work as Attachment 10. Verification may be provided through organization annual reports, organization brochures with dates or other evidence.

Applicant must be prequalified and registered in the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal

a Applicants must electronically submit the complete application including all required narratives and attachments in the prescribed order delineated in the NOFO, with the signed Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance (Uniform Application) on top. b Applications must be sent electronically to DHS.FirearmViolencePrevention@illinois.gov and received no later than 12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, 5/15/2023.

This is a competitive NOFO. Successful applicants will be chosen through merit-based review outlined in the NOFO.

Successful applicants will receive a Notice of State Award (NOSA) and a subsequent contract.

12:00 p.m. (noon) on Monday, 5/15/2023.

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2 Merit-Based Review Appeal Process 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: LaTanya Law Email of Agency contact for appeals: DHS.FirearmViolencePrevention@illinois.gov Email Subject Line: “agency name 24-444-80-3013-02 Appeal LaTanya Law” 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 IDHS will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the appeal was received. ii IDHS 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 IDHS 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.

Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and the OFVP and are based on performance and sufficient appropriation.

This grant does not require an in-kind or financial match requirement.

All applicants will use grant funds according to the guidelines, conditions and parameters set forth in the community service agreement 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.

Reporting Upon execution of the grant agreement, reporting shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in the Uniform Grant Agreement and related Exhibits which includes, but is not limited to the following: a Forms i Periodic Financial Report (PFR) (a) The Provider will submit monthly expenditure documentation and certification forms (EDCFs), quarterly and final Periodic Financial Reports (PFRs) in the format prescribed by the Department. (b) These monthly reports must be submitted no later than the 15th of each month for the preceding month by email. (c) The quarterly reports must be submitted no later than the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter; Quarter 1 (July 1 – September 30) is due October 15th; Quarter 2 (October 1-December 31st) is due - January 15th, Quarter 3 (January 1- March 31st) is due - April 15th, and Quarter 4 (April 1st -June 30th) is due - July 15th). (d) The final (cumulative fiscal year) Periodic Financial report is due July 15th of the next fiscal year. ii Periodic Performance Report (PPR) (a) The provider will provide monthly status reports to the OFVP in the format prescribed by the Department. (b) The Provider will submit quarterly and final Periodic Performance Reports (PPRs) in the format prescribed by the Department. (c) The quarterly reports must be submitted no later than the 15th of the month following the end of the quarter; Quarter 1 (July 1 – September 30) is due October 15th; Quarter 2 (October 1-December 31st) is due - January 15th, Quarter 3 (January 1- March 31st) is due - April 15th, and Quarter 4 (April 1st -June 30th) is due - July 15th). (d) The final (cumulative fiscal year) Periodic Financial report is due July 15th of the next fiscal year. iii Other Unique Programmatic Reporting Requirements: Additional annual performance data may be collected as directed by the Department and in a format prescribed by the Department. b Annual Audit in conformance with Audit Requirements set forth in the grant agreement. c Recordkeeping Requirements. The Provider is required to maintain until December 31, 2031 adequate books, all financial records and supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this Award. If any litigation, claim, or audit is started before the expiration of the retention period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit exceptions involving the records have been resolved and final action taken. The Provider agrees to provide or make available all records related to this grant upon request. d ARPA Coronavirus State Fiscal Recovery Funds (CSFRF) Compliance and Reporting See Treasury's CSFRF Reporting Requirements, available at: Recipient Compliance and Reporting Responsibilities | U.S. Department of the Treasury Non-compliance with any of the above reporting requirements, including timeliness of reports may lead to being placed on the Illinois Stop Payment List.

Annual Audit in conformance with Audit Requirements set forth in the grant agreement

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.

032444480490000NE

FY23 $11,000,000 FY24 up to $30,000,000

IDHS anticipates one to two FY24 awards for up to $30,000,000.

This is a new program

https://chicagocred.org/news-events

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823 Monroe St. Springfield, IL 217.557.0193

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

All Reimagine & RPSA programs

FLIP (Flat Lining Violence Inspires Peace) model, which is a four-year-old Chicago CRED and Communities Partnering 4 Peace effort

4/11/2023

FY 2023 : $11,000,000
FY 2024 : $32,500,000
FY 2025 : $24,375,000