Family and Community Services

Public Act 103-0006, Article 56, Section 1175. The sum of $1,250,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated to the Department of Human Services from the General Revenue Fund for a grant to the Northeastern Illinois University of Illinois for the Afghan Refugee Transition Program.

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Public Action 103-0006, Article 56, Section 1175

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NEIU created the Afghan Refugee Transition Program (ARTP) to provide Afghan refugees the opportunity to earn US academic credentials, with which they may find careers that will stabilize finances for themselves and their families. Since Spring 2022, NEIU has successfully supported 15 qualified Afghan evacuees by providing tuition, housing, and support for wraparound services, including academic advising, case management, mental health counseling, and social engagement activities for the students participating in the program. NEIU has successfully graduated two students, and the remaining Afghan students are expected to complete their academic programs between Fall 2024 and Fall 2027. Supporting the current ATP program in fiscal year 2024 is $250,000. NEIU is the only public institution in Illinois that stepped up to provide this program with scholarships for Afghans as part of “a broader movement to support the inclusion of all immigrants, refugees, and asylees in the U.S., and to help the U.S. recognize the talent that these populations bring to help address fast-moving labor market needs.” (see https://www.upwardlyglobal.org/news/news/new-report-afghan-newcomers-bring-critical-value-to-the-u-s-economy-and-society/). Because of the success of this program, NEIU would like to support bringing in a second cohort of 15 students and the cost to bring in this second cohort is $1,000,000

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Government Organizations;

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Non-competitive

Human Services

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A non-competitive application will be submitted that is provided by the State

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This Agreement may be renewed for additional periods by mutual consent of the Parties, expressed in writing and signed by the Parties. Grantee acknowledges that this Agreement does not create any expectation of renewal.

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A. Time Period for Required Periodic Financial Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit G, Grantee shall submit financial reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 13.1 and reports must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter ends. B. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 13.2 and no later than 45 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. C. Time Period for Required Periodic Performance Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit G, Grantee shall submit Performance Reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 14.1 and such reports must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter ends. D. Time Period for Close-out Performance Reports. Grantee agrees to submit a Close-out Performance Report, pursuant to Paragraph 14.2 and no later than 45 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. Grantee shall submit quarterly Periodic Performance Report (GOMBGATU-4001 (N-08-17)). Grantee shall submit a quarterly Periodic Financial Report (GOMBGATU-4002 (N-08-17)). Reported expenses should be consistent with the approved annual grant budget. Any expenditure variances require prior Grantor approval in accordance with Article VI of the Uniform Grant Agreement to be reimbursable.

Grantee shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules and policies set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. See 30 ILCS 708/65(c); 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90

Grantee shall maintain for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report, adequate books, all financial records and, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this Award, adequate to comply with 2 CFR 200.334, unless a different retention period is specified in 2 CFR 200.334 or 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(a) and (b). 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.

General Revenue Funds

FY2024 $1,250,000

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FY 2024 : $1,250,000