Veterans Dental Care
CSFA Number: 497-00-3300
Agency Name
Department Of Veterans' Affairs (497)
Agency Identification
Illinois Department Veterans Affairs
Agency Contact
Stephanie Heckenkamp
217-558-8356
Steph.Heckenkamp@illinois.gov
Short Description
The General Assembly has appropriated $1,000,000 for the routine dental care of residents in the State of IL Veterans Homes.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Public Act 102-0698 Article 82 Section 90
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
in progress
Objective
To provide routine dental care to residents of IL Veterans Homes
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Public Act 102-0698 Article 82 Section 90
Eligible Applicants
Individuals; Other;
Applicant Eligibility
Dental practices in the areas of the 5 IL Veterans Homes (Anna, Quincy, LaSalle, Manteno, and Chicago.)
Beneficiary Eligibility
Illinois veterans
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Healthcare
Credentials / Documentation
License in good standing with the Department of Financial & Professional Regulation.
Preapplication Coordination
As needed.
Application Procedures
Amplifund
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Grantee must submit names of patients who reside in IL Veterans Homes in addition to a detailed invoice for each patient listing the routine care provided.
Award Procedures
State Award Notices o Applicants that are not selected to receive grant funds will receive a non-funding notice via email or letter to the Authorized Representative on the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance. o Applicants recommended for funding under the NOFO will receive a “Notice of State Award” (NOSA) which will be issued to the Authorized Representative on the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance. The entity must complete the following pre-award requirements: (a) Grantee pre-qualification, (b) Internal Control Questionnaire, (c) Fiscal and Administrative Risk Assessment, and (d) Programmatic Risk Assessment. The NOSA will identify additional grant award requirements that must be met before a grant award can be executed such as specific funding terms and specific conditions resulting from the pre-award risk assessments. The NOSA will be provided through the Grantee Portal.
Deadlines
Anticipated Announcement and State Award Dates a. The awarding of grants will be on a monthly basis. Final award decisions will be made by the Director of Veterans Affairs. b. If an award decision is made, the entity must complete the following pre-award requirements: o Grantee pre-qualification o Internal Control Questionnaire o Fiscal and Administrative Risk Assessment o Programmatic Risk Assessment
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
8 - 10 weeks after the end of the month.
Appeals
Grants will only be denied due to ineligibility of patient (not a resident of an IL Veterans Home) or procedure (anything other than routine dental care,) or exhaustion of funds.
Renewals
This appropriation is valid for treatment until 6/30/24 and will not be renewed.
Formula Matching Requirements
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
Routine dental care must be provided to a resident of an IL Veterans Home.
Reports
Invoices listing patient name and care provided must be submitted with the grant application. No further reporting is required.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Records
Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other non-Federal entity records pertinent to an award must be retained for a period of three years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report.
Account Identification
497
Obligations
PY $1,000,000 CY $1,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Amount of grant will relate to the number of veterans provided with care.
Program Accomplishments
This is a new appropriation for FY23 which lapsed and was reappropriated for FY24.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
• FY23 Budget Appropriation Bill • FY24 Budget Appropriation Bill
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Springfield, IL
Headquarters Office
833 S. Spring St, Springfield, IL 62794
Program Website
TO BE ADDED
Example Projects
Vets Cash
Published Date
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
None