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We Go Together for Kids Project
CSFA Number: 444-80-3476
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
Human Services/OFW/BMCH
Agency Contact
Natalie Bullock
312-415-7369
natalie.bullock@illinois.gov
Short Description
Supports and enhances the health, safety, learning, and social-emotional well-being of children ages birth to 18 and their families through a collaborative, coordinated, and comprehensive approach for the West Chicago community through six focus areas: six focus areas: Physical & Mental Health, Stable Families, Community Engagement, Early Childhood, Academic Achievement and Emergency Preparedness.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
PA 103-0589
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
- Provide elementary, middle schoolers, and high schoolers education on how to prepare healthy, affordable, and kid-friendly snacks. - Provide fresh, healthy food distribution, measurements, education, and fitness resources to a cohort of children in West Chicago - Provide community mental health services to kids and families in West Chicago in collaboration with School District 33 and 94. - Assist families who are homeless or at risk of losing housing to connect with resources for assistance with rent, utilities, and other supports
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Direct Services - Provide elementary, middle schoolers, and high schoolers education on how to prepare healthy, affordable, and kid-friendly snacks. - Provide fresh, healthy food distribution, measurements, education, and fitness resources to a cohort of children in West Chicago - Provide community mental health services to kids and families in West Chicago in collaboration with School District 33 and 94. - Assist families who are homeless or at risk of losing housing to connect with resources for assistance with rent, utilities, and other supports
Eligible Applicants
Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
PA 103-0589
Beneficiary Eligibility
Families living in the West Chicago community
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Human Services
Credentials / Documentation
PA 103-0589
Preapplication Coordination
Applicants must submit a completed Universal Grant Application for FY25 as well as complete the pre-qualification processes. Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual or Federal 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 before submitting the application; provide a valid EUI number in its application; and continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which the applicant has an active Federal, Federal pass-through or State award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency.
Application Procedures
Applicants must submit a completed Universal Grant Application for FY25 as well as complete the pre-qualification processes. Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual or Federal 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 before submitting the application; provide a valid EUI number in its application; and continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which the applicant has an active Federal, Federal pass-through or State award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
PA 103-0589
Deadlines
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
PA 103-0589
Reports
Project Grants require quarterly progress and financial reports and monthly expenditure reports on operating expenses and funding.
Audits
44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Records
DHS Records Retention Center/Records Retention Act
Account Identification
611 444 99 4900 0021
Obligations
$250,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$250,000
Program Accomplishments
Direct Services - Provide elementary, middle schoolers, and high schoolers education on how to prepare healthy, affordable, and kid-friendly snacks. - Provide fresh, healthy food distribution, measurements, education, and fitness resources to a cohort of children in West Chicago - Provide community mental health services to kids and families in West Chicago in collaboration with School District 33 and 94. - Assist families who are homeless or at risk of losing housing to connect with resources for assistance with rent, utilities, and other supports
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
PA 103-0589
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Division of Family & Community Services
Headquarters Office
Springfield
Program Website
https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=32005
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
10/11/2024
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2025 : $250,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
None