Human Services

The Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) will provide emergency rental assistance statewide to litigants in eviction court.

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P.A. 103-0589, Article 63, Section 155, appropriates $290,300,000 from general revenue funds to IDHS for the Home Illinois Program, of which $75,000,000 is allocated for Court-Based Rental Assistance.

30 ILCS 708/) Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (310 ILCS 70/) Homelessness Prevention Act (310 ILCS 70/2) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1302) Sec. 2. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that homelessness frequently results from a temporary economic crisis such as a temporary loss of employment, medical emergency, or loss or interruption of public benefits. It is also found that the prevention of homelessness, as opposed to providing temporary shelter or offering other short-term solutions to persons who become homeless, is cost-effective, preserves family self-respect and helps to keep families intact. The General Assembly also finds that short-term interventions for the prevention of homelessness serve to prevent the need for long-term assistance programs that are more costly to taxpayers. (Source: P.A. 91-388, eff. 1-1-00.) (30 ILCS 708/) Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (310 ILCS 70/) Homelessness Prevention Act (310 ILCS 70/2) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1302) Sec. 2. Legislative findings. The General Assembly finds that homelessness frequently results from a temporary economic crisis such as a temporary loss of employment, medical emergency, or loss or interruption of public benefits. It is also found that the prevention of homelessness, as opposed to providing temporary shelter or offering other short-term solutions to persons who become homeless, is cost-effective, preserves family self-respect and helps to keep families intact. The General Assembly also finds that short-term interventions for the prevention of homelessness serve to prevent the need for long-term assistance programs that are more costly to taxpayers. (Source: P.A. 91-388, eff. 1-1-00.) (310 ILCS 70/4.5) Sec. 4.5. Grant eligibility. The Department shall award grants to grantees that agree to focus their emergency response systems on homeless prevention and securing permanent or transitional housing for homeless households. The Department shall consider the extent to which the proposed project activities demonstrate ways in which existing resources in a service area may be more effectively coordinated. Priority in awarding grants will be given to applicants participating in an established continuum of care. (Source: P.A. 91-388, eff. 1-1-00.) (310 ILCS 70/8) (from Ch. 67 1/2, par. 1308) Sec. 8. Payment of assistance. Assistance provided under this Act may be paid to a landlord, mortgage company, utility company, or other vendor who provides housing or other services to an applicant for assistance. (Source: P.A. 96-291, eff. 8-11-09.) (310 ILCS 70/11) Sec. 11. The program shall provide for outreach to persons who are likely to be in need of assistance. Such outreach may include, but shall not be limited to, general publicity, and cooperation with other agencies and court and sheriff's personnel involved in eviction matters.

To further advance Illinois’ Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness by providing rental assistance to eligible individuals involved eviction proceedings.

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Government Organizations;

Certified and in compliance with the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) requirements; Demonstrated track record in providing legal assistance or mediation services to individuals impacted by housing insecurity; Provide services to Illinois residents for Civil Legal Assistance and/or Mediation Services; Provide services to low-income people free of charge. Low-income is defined as a household income of up to 80% Area Median Income (AMI) in Chicago for Cook County grantees and 80% Area Median Income (AMI) in Illinois for all other counties.

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Project Grants

Human Services

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Grantee must have active DUNS number; SAM cage code; Good standing; Complete a 3 page Uniform Grant Application; Programmatic Risk Assessment and complete CSA Uniform Grant Agreement budget

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Renewal. This Agreement may be renewed for additional periods by mutual consent of the Parties, expressed in writing and signed by the Parties. Grantee acknowledges that this Agreement does not create any expectation of renewal.

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A. Time Period for Required Periodic Financial Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit G, Grantee shall submit financial reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 10.1 and reports must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter ends. B. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 10.2 and no later than 45 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. C. Time Period for Required Periodic Performance Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit G, Grantee shall submit Performance Reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 11.1 and such reports must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter ends. D. Time Period for Close-out Performance Reports. Grantee agrees to submit a Close-out Performance Report, pursuant to Paragraph 11.2 and no later than 45 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. Grantee shall submit quarterly Periodic Performance Report (GOMBGATU-4001 (N-08-17)). Grantee shall submit a quarterly Periodic Financial Report (GOMBGATU-4002 (N-08-17)). Reported expenses should be consistent with the approved annual grant budget. Any expenditure variances require prior Grantor approval in accordance with Article VI of the Uniform Grant Agreement to be reimbursable.

Grantee shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules and policies set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. See 30 ILCS 708/65(c); 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90

Records Retention. Grantee must maintain for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report, adequate books, all financial records and, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this Award, adequate to comply with 2 CFR 200.334, unless a different retention period is specified in 2 CFR 200.334, 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(a) and (b) or PART TWO or PART THREE. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the retention period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit exceptions involving the records have been resolved and final action taken.

General Revenue

FY25 = $75,000,000

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6/18/2024

FY 2025 : $75,000,000