Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program
SCIP
CSFA Number: 546-00-3342
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (546)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Funding for the creation and/or implementation of firearms restraining order programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun violence reduction programs/initiatives
Federal Authorization
Bipartisan Safer Communities Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2022 (Pub. L. No. 117-159, 136 Stat. 1313, 1339); 28 U.S.C. 530C
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
In accordance with SCIP guidance, ICJIA convened a SCIP Advisory Committee to establish priorities for the use of the funding and to approve a SCIP plan. The Advisory Committee established the following three priorities for the use of federal SCIP funding: Centering community voice and incorporating research and evaluation throughout:
• FRO training for system partners
• FRO compliance and enforcement
• Solicitation to support local government FRO implementation, treatment linkages, develop community infrastructure, and follow-up
UGA Program Terms
As defined in the NOFO
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Registered agencies in good standing with the State
Beneficiary Eligibility
As Defined in the NOFO
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Public Safety
Credentials / Documentation
Registered in the GATA Grantee Portal and in Good Standing with Pre-qualification requirements
Preapplication Coordination
None
Application Procedures
Registered in the GATA Grantee Portal, in Good Standing with Pre-qualification requirements and submittal of all application requirements by the close date/time of the posted Notice of Funding Opportunity
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Proposals will be reviewed by a panel of ICJIA staff and stakeholders with expertise in law enforcement and public safety. Applicants will be selected based on overall scoring. Decisions on which projects to fund among applications with equivalent scores will be selected based on individual scores of the evidence-based practices category.
Award Procedures
Review team recommendations will be forwarded to the ICJIA Budget Committee for preliminary approval and applicants will be notified of the Committee's decision. A panel will conduct a final review of applications for cost allowability.
Deadlines
As identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Budget Committee review/approval of recommended designations
Appeals
Unsuccessful applicants may request a formal appeal. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. Evaluation scores and funding determinations may not be contested and will not be considered by the ICJIA’s Appeals Review Officer. The appeal must be in writing and submitted within 14 calendar days after either the date the grant award notice is published or receipt of a Funding Opportunity Declination Letter from ICJIA, whichever comes first.
Renewals
Additional funding of up to 24 months may be awarded after the initial funding period, contingent upon satisfactory performance and availability of funds. Total funding for the grant program under a NOFO will not exceed 36 months.
Uses and Restrictions
These funds can be used for the creation and/or implementation of firearms restraining order programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun violence reduction programs/initiatives. Funds may not be used directly or indirectly to support the enactment, repeal, modification, or adoption of any law, regulation, or policy, at any level of government.
Grant recipients may subaward SCIP funds to non-profits to implement funded programs but must comply with ICJIA subaward standards requiring fiscal and programmatic monitoring of subaward agencies.
Reports
Submit program reports
Submit financial status reports
Submit timekeeping certifications
Submit closeout financial status report, property inventory, and closeout program report
Audits
Recipients must submit an annual audit report in accordance with the 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Requirements. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if audit reports are delinquent.
Records
In addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the approved project proposal and budget, agencies selected for funding must comply with applicable grant terms and conditions and other legal requirements, including GATA, and the U.S. Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide.
Account Identification
15PBJA-23-GG-00048-BSCI
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$100,000 to $3,810,999
Program Accomplishments
State agencies will develop and implement effective and equitable targeted public information, outreach, and training strategies.
Local governments will receive firearms restraining order implementation support, treatment linkages, develop community infrastructure, and follow-up.
State and local agencies will improve firearms restraining order compliance and enforcement.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Available Statewide, by state and local agencies.
Headquarters Office
60 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 650, Chicago, Illinois 60605
Program Website
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) | Overview | Bureau of Justice Assistance (ojp.gov) https://bja.ojp.gov/program/byrne-scip/overview
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2024 : $200,000
FY 2025 : $9,327,496
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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ACTIVE AWARDS