Diaper Distribution Pilot Program (DDPP)
DDPP
CSFA Number: 444-80-3455
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
DFCS
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
A Diaper pilot program will offer income eligible families in urban and rural pilot communities an eCard diaper allowance each month. This allowance will be used to purchase diapers for children under age 3 in the household.
Federal Authorization
n/a
Illinois Statue Authorization
Public Act 103-0589: P.A. 104-0003
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
n/a
Objective
Improve family wellbeing and health outcomes by providing a monthly diaper allowance to families. The DDPP is designed to maximize choice for families, maximize the amount of the benefit going to families, and minimizes the burden on families to receive the benefit. This pilot, as part of the Birth Equity Initiative from the Governor's Office, will provide valuable insight for potential long-term solutions to increase diaper equity for Illinois families as proposed in recent legislation.
UGA Program Terms
Direct Services
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Public Act 103-0589; P.A. 104-0003
Beneficiary Eligibility
o Families must have at least one child under the age of three
o Families must earn an income at or below 185% of Federal Poverty Level (FPL), or have an active WIC case
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
Public Act 103-0589; P.A. 104-0003
Preapplication Coordination
n/a
Application Procedures
2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements apply to this program.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
n/a
Award Procedures
MBR excepted; reimbursement based on monthly reporting
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
n/a
Uses and Restrictions
All applicants will use grant funds according to the guidelines, conditions, and parameters set forth in this funding notice and in compliance with federal statutes, regulations and the terms and conditions of any applicable federal awards.
Reports
Project Grants require quarterly progress reports. Formula grants require expenditure reports on operating expenses and funds withdrawn from the Federal Letter of credit.
Project grants require a Financial Status Report (SF-425). Formula grants require Financial Management Reviews and Management Evaluations.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Records
Project Grants require quarterly progress reports.
Account Identification
0001.44480.4900.002800NE
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
1,250,000
Program Accomplishments
n/a
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Public Act 103-0589
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Selected locations across the State
Headquarters Office
Springfield, IL
GATA Exceptions
Merit Based Review; Notice of Funding Opportunity; Other;
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2025 : $1,000,000
FY 2026 : $1,000,000
FY 2027 : $1,250,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Comptroller Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSFQ08025-FCSFQ08025 | MOD COLLECTIVE | MOD COLLECTIVE | 07/01/2026 | 06/30/2027 | 1,250,000 |