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Illinois Lottery Scratch-off Ticket for Illinois DREAM Fund Commission
CSFA Number: 691-00-3397
Agency Name
Illinois Student Assistance Commission (691)
Agency Contact
Susan Fields-Giberson
217-524-7931
Susan.I.Fields@illinois.gov
Short Description
Proceeds from the sale of a joint special instant Illinois Lottery scratch-off game to benefit of the special causes identified in Public Act 103-0006, including for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarship Fund.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Public Act 103-0006
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
For the purpose of funding funding scholarships and other statutory responsibilities of the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
TBD
Eligible Applicants
Individuals;
Applicant Eligibility
To be determined by the Illinois DREAM Fund.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Individual college and university students
Types of Assistance
Direct Payments for Specific Use
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
Application procedures to be defined by the Illinois DREAM fund.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
The receipt and distribution of moneys shall be in accordance with Public Act 103-0006.
Deadlines
The game shall commence on January 1, 2024 or as soon thereafter as is reasonably practical. The Department shall consult with the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission established under Section 67 of the Higher Education Student Assistance Act regarding the design and promotion of the game. Funds will be disbursed to the Illinois DREAM Fund beginning July 1, 2024.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
TBD
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
To fund scholarships to students and other statutory responsibilities of the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission.
Reports
TBD
Audits
TBD
Records
TBD
Account Identification
TBD
Obligations
Illinois DREAM will be awarded up to $2.5 million each fiscal year. The goal is to achieve $1 million in funding in a fiscal year.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
TBD
Program Accomplishments
For the purpose of funding funding scholarships and other statutory responsibilities of the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
The Illinois Lottery Department may adopt any rules necessary to implement and administer this Section in consultation with the Illinois DREAM Fund Commission.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
500 West Monroe, 3rd Floor Springfield, IL 62704
Headquarters Office
1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015
Program Website
https://www.ildreamfund.org
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
None