One System Initiative: Coordinated Shelter Access Point
CSFA Number: 444-80-3490
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
IDHS, Family & Community Services
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
This program will provide a site for all people experiencing homelessness a place to go to request shelter placement, shelter diversion/outmigration services and await transportation to an available shelter bed. The One System Initiative is a coordinated project between IDHS, the City of Chicago, Cook County and community providers. The purpose of the One System Initiative is to align the crisis response systems for New Arrivals and persons experiencing homelessness from Illinois
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 create the shelter placement infrastructure to unite the new arrival and homeless shelter systems. The goal is to create an access point for people seeking shelter that would operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. This infrastructure does not currently exist.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
N/A
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
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
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2025 : $6,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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