Direct Care Worker Educational training Development
DCW Curricula
CSFA Number: 402-04-3463
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department On Aging (402)
Agency Identification
402
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
IDoA intends to enter into an educational grant agreement with an external academic-based third-party with a proven track record and expertise in HCBS workforce training and education and curriculum development to create a comprehensive training curricula applicable across multiple waiver programs. This grant is intended to support and supplement the activities of the DCW technical assistance opportunity and serve as the initial step in developing a DCW certification and career path.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
20 ILCS 105/ Illinois Act on Aging
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
Workforce training and education and curriculum development to create a comprehensive training curricula applicable across multiple waiver programs with focus on Seniors and persons with disabilities.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Must be an Illinois University or College that is currently or was previously designated as a federal Geriatrics Workforce Enhancement Programs (GWEP) in Illinois; has significant experience in DCW workforce and curriculum development; has extensive experience in gerontological care and research; proven expertise in working with traditionally marginalized and underserved populations, including those from low-income communities and those with significant populations of non-English speaking older adults and DCWs; past or current work with the Aging Network in developing training materials for those employed by Network providers and/or caregivers; and past work with the Aging Network and Aging Network providers in the state of Illinois, particularly in the areas of best practices and quality improvements to existing system.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Illinois Older Adults, Direct Care Workers, Illinois Aging Network Providers, State Service Providers, Multiple Illinois Human Service Agencies
Types of Assistance
Training
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
Past or Current GWEP status, prior training or collaborations referenced, resume and/or curriculum Vitae of lead staff
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
Applications must be received electronically through the AmpliFund System by the award opportunity due date. Please follow this link to apply:
https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/cff745e9-c94b-4012-9f80-8e87ef673acb
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Merit Based
Award Procedures
Merit Based
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
11/21/2024 - 11/30/2024
Uses and Restrictions
N/A
Reports
Quarterly report with annual summary report
Account Identification
644-402-04-4900-0099
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
Workforce training and education and curriculum development to create a comprehensive training curricula applicable across multiple waiver programs with focus on Seniors and persons with disabilities.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
One Natural Resources Way Suite 100
Springfield, IL 62704
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2025 : $1,000,000
FY 2026 : $3,000,000
FY 2027 : $2,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| DCWRU2501 | Rush University Medical Center | 10/01/2024 | 06/30/2027 | 6,000,000 |