Asylum Seekers Shelter and Services Program (SSP)
CSFA Number: 444-80-3290
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
444
Agency Contact
Agata Fieske-Neshewiat
312-720-3426
agata.fieske-nesheiwat@illinois.gov
Short Description
The Shelter and Services Program (SSP) makes federal funds available to City of Chicago for costs associated with providing shelter and other eligible services to noncitizen migrants who have been encountered and released by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)
Federal Authorization
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023 (Pub. L. No. 117-328
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
To bolster the capacity of City of Chicago when receiving noncitizen migrants after they have been processed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection and are awaiting the results of their immigration removal proceedings. Additionally, SSP funds ensure appropriate coordination with and support for state, local, and community leaders to help mitigate increased impacts to our communities.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Per Grant guidelines
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Local governments as defined by 2 C.F.R. § 200.1
Beneficiary Eligibility
Asylum Seekers
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
State agency approval
Application Procedures
Submit an application provided by the State
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
Reimbursement: Payment by reimbursement is the preferred method (see 2 C.F.R. § 200.305). As a prerequisite of SSP approval for reimbursement requests, recipients shall include proof of purchase, in the form of a canceled check or credit card transaction, active SAM.gov registration, and a final invoice(s) in each reimbursement SSP Program payment/drawdown request. In accordance with U.S. Department of Treasury regulations at 31 C.F.R. § 205, if applicable, the recipient shall maintain procedures to minimize the time elapsing between the transfer of funds and the disbursement of said funds.
Deadlines
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
TBD
Uses and Restrictions
TBD
Reports
monthly
Audits
annualy
Records
Per Federal and State guidelines
Account Identification
Federal funds
Obligations
$19,338,851.00
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
TBD
Program Accomplishments
Asylum seekers receiving shelter after they have been processed by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
TBD
Regional or Local Assistance Location
As applicable
Headquarters Office
TBD
Program Website
TBD
Example Projects
Social services; immigrant legal assistance; Access to justice
Published Date
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2024 : $19,338,851
FY 2025 : $9,362,300
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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