Legislative Add On- Workforce development and support services to Spanish-speaking immigrants and members of Chicago's Latino communities,
PODER-Family and Community Services
CSFA Number: 444-80-3291
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
Family and Community Services
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
This founding will be used to empower Spanish-speaking adults with the necessary tools to promote human dignity, increase employment potential, and facilitate participation in the larger community. PODER provides Integrated English classes, workforce development training, career placement, and coaching at no cost to student members. Through direct services and community partnerships, PODER’s career pathway takes immigrants and first- and second-generation Latinos from a marginalized position to a place of financial strength, building individual and community wealth in areas that have historically and intentionally been excluded.
Illinois Statue Authorization
Public Action 103-006 FY24 Legislative Add-on
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
NA
Objective
The program increases the employment potential and economic benefits, empowering immigrants and first- and second-generation Latinos from a marginalized position to a place of financial strength.
UGA Program Terms
Programs will be offered to immigrants and first- and second-generation Latinos..
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
The target audience
Beneficiary Eligibility
NA
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
NA
Preapplication Coordination
All pre-requirements must be completed.
Application Procedures
Grant award will be issued in totality to PODER.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
NA
Deadlines
FY24 UGA application deadline is 10/31/2023.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
NA
Uses and Restrictions
Direct services program for social assistance to Refugee/Immigrant LEP and other adult populations.
Reports
Successful applicant will be required to submit: a) Monthly expenditure reports in the format prescribed by IDHS. b) Monthly program/service provision reports in the format developed jointly with IDHS. c) End of contract fiscal and program reports as required by IDHS
Audits
Grantee will be subjected to monitoring/audit scheduled and delivered by the contract compliance unit.
Records
The grantee is required to maintain program and fiscal records in accordance with GATA rules
Account Identification
NA
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$250,000.00
Program Accomplishments
TBD
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
GATA rules and regulations.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
TBD
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2024 : $250,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSCK07535-FCSCK07535 | PODER | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 250,000 |