Domestic Violence Health Services
CSFA Number: 444-80-3302
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
Illinois Department of Human Services
Agency Contact
Jessena Williams
217-836-4545
Jessena.Williams2@illinois.gov
Short Description
The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) was awarded funding from the US Department of Health and Human Services Family Violence Prevention Services Act American Rescue Plan Act to focus on ensuring the safety, sustainability, and capacity building of domestic violence advocacy workforce during and after the COVID 19 pandemic. Expanding access to health and behavioral health services for survivors and their dependents is the primary focus of awards made under Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Funds may be used to establish, expand, or maintain relationships with health and behavioral health service providers for service provision and/or be used to support personnel and related expenses to provide services within the domestic violence service provider agency.
Federal Authorization
American Rescue Act Plan of 2021
Illinois Statue Authorization
750 ILCS 60
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
20 ILCS 1310
Objective
To improve access to health and behavioral health supports and services for victims of domestic violence and children.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Must comply with approved program plan and Uniform Grant Agreement Exhibits.
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Not for profit 501(c)(3) organizations currently funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention (DVPI) Program to provide crisis intervention to victims of domestic violence and their vulnerable family members are eligible to apply for these funds.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Victims of domestic violence and their children.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
None required
Preapplication Coordination
Not applicable
Application Procedures
Application procedures outlined in NOFO
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Criteria outlined in Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Award Procedures
Merit-based review process
Deadlines
NOFO application due 12/10/23 by 11:59pm.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
30 - 45 days
Appeals
Appeals pursuant To Il Admin Code 123.456
Renewals
Yes
Formula Matching Requirements
No match requirement
Uses and Restrictions
Funding must be used to support health and behavioral health services for victims of domestic violence and their children. Unallowable Costs per 2 CFR 200 Subpart E Cost Principles.
Reports
Required quarterly narrative report and annual close out report.
Audits
See 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 for detailed information
Records
Compliance with record retention requirements in Uniform Grant Agreement.
Account Identification
Appropriation Code: 0408.44480.4900.000000NE
Obligations
$9,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$150,000 - $1,000,000
Program Accomplishments
New grant award program
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Domestic Violence Services Guidelines Manual
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
Springfield
Program Website
www.dhs.state.il.us
Example Projects
New grant award program
Published Date
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2024 : $2,753,267
FY 2025 : $5,657,851
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
FCSDT07624-FCSDT07624LAKE COUNTY CRISIS CENTER FOR THE PREVENTION OF DO07/01/202406/30/2025660,220
FCSDT07626-FCSDT07626BETWEEN FRIENDS07/01/202406/30/2025634,701
FCSDT07619-FCSDT07619KANKAKEE COUNTY COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENC07/01/202406/30/2025600,000
FCSDT07628-FCSDT07628ARAB AMERICAN FAMILY SERVICES07/01/202406/30/2025582,408
FCSDT07612-FCSDT07612FAMILY SHELTER SERVICE, INC.07/01/202406/30/2025423,966