Unsheltered Pilot
CSFA Number: 444-80-3449
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
IDHS, Family & Community Services
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
IDHS plans to fund a pilot program titled Unsheltered Pilot. The purpose of this pilot is to enhance services and develop understanding of those living in encampments. IDHS plans to engage with agencies that work directly with the Continuum of Care, developing a comprehensive strategy and coordinating the resources to end homelessness throughout Peoria and Elgin. The purpose of this pilot is to enhance services and develop understanding of those living in encampments.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
The the FY25 budget appropriation bill, Public Act 103-0589, page 504 states:
"Section 155. The sum of $290,300,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from the General Revenue Fund to the Department of Human Services for grants and administrative expenses of the Home Illinois Program, including pilot programs, to prevent and end homelessness in Illinois, including, but not limited to homelessness prevention, emergency and transitional housing, rapid rehousing, outreach, and related services and supports for individuals at risk or experiencing homelessness..."
https://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/103/PDF/103-0589.pdf
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The purpose of this pilot is to enhance services and develop understanding of those living in encampments.
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
The applicant must meet the Registration, Pre-qualification and any other Mandatory Requirements listed in this funding opportunity.
Applicants must provide the following information via the Grantee Portal annually to be registered with the State of Illinois as an awardee:
• Organization name and contact information
• Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN)
• Unique Identity Number (UEI)
• Organization type
Applicants must be prequalified; therefore, applications from entities that have not prequalified prior to and on the due date of this application will NOT be reviewed and will NOT be considered for funding. Items a) through e) below are the prequalification requirements.
a) Unique Entity Identifiers and SAM Registration: Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual or State awarding agency that is exempt from those requirements under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal or State awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) is required to:
• Be registered in SAM.gov before the application due date.
• Provide a valid unique entity identifier (UEI) in its application.
• Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration by the awarding agency.
The State Agency may not make an award until applicant has fully complied to all UEI and SAM requirements.
The State Agency may determine that an applicant is not qualified if they have not complied to requirements and use that determination as a basis to award another applicant or applicants.
b) Must be in "good standing" with the Illinois Secretary of State if the Illinois Secretary of State requires the entity's organization type to be registered.
c) Must not be on the Illinois Stop Payment List
d) Must not be on the Sam.gov Exclusion List
e) Must not be on the Medicaid Sanctions List
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Non-competitive
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
N/A
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Renewals
Renewals are at the discretion of the department and based on the performance of the grantee
Uses and Restrictions
N/A
Reports
A report will produced annually according to the requirements of the Act.
Audits
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
Grantee shall 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 or 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(a) and (b). 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.
Account Identification
General Revenue Funds
Obligations
FY 26 $2,500,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
GATA Exceptions
Merit Based Review; Notice of Funding Opportunity; Other;
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2025 : $1,000,000
FY 2026 : $2,500,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Comptroller Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSFH08358-FCSFH08358 | ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT | ASSOCIATION FOR INDIVIDUAL DEV | 07/01/2026 | 06/30/2027 | 650,000 |
| FCSFH08010-FCSFH08010 | THE HEART OF ILLINOIS UNITED WAY | THE HEART OF ILLINOIS | 07/01/2026 | 06/30/2027 | 250,000 |