IL HFS - FY26 - Directed Grants for Central Plaza and Thornton Heights Terrace
CSFA Number: 478-00-3679
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Healthcare And Family Services (478)
Agency Identification
Illinois Dept of Healthcare and Family Services
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Grants to Central Plaza (B & D Hotel Corp) and Thornton Heights Terrace as appropriated in Section 285 of Public Act 104-0003 for purposes permitted by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and related federal guidance.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Illinois Public Aid Code (305 ILCS 5)
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
89 Ill. Admin Code 140
Objective
To provide financial assistance to Central Plaza and Thornton Heights Terrace to mitigate the spread of infectious diseases by reducing beds in triple and quadruple rooms and through efforts to improve air quality in SMHRF facilities.
UGA Program Terms
Article XXV- Project Specific Terms
25.1. Standing and Authority. Section 22.10 of Part ONE notwithstanding, this section shall take precedence over Section 3.1. This Grant is being issued based on formulaic funding and the submission of the Uniform Grant Application is not required.
25.2. Timely Billing Required. Section 22.10 of Part ONE notwithstanding, this section shall take precedence over Section 4.8. Section 4.8 is not applicable to this Grant Agreement as all payments will be made as upfront payments, and no payment requests will be submitted by the Grantee.
25.3. Indirect Cost Rate Submission. Section 22.10 of Part ONE notwithstanding, this section shall take precedence over Section 7.2. Indirect costs are not an allowable use of funds under this Grant Agreement.
25.4. Non-compliance. Section 13.3 of Part ONE is modified to add the sentence "Such actions may include steps necessary to initiate recoupment which may include offsets of future Medicaid reimbursement payments or other non-related state payments" to read as follows:
"If Grantee fails to comply with the U.S. Constitution, applicable statutes, regulations or the terms and conditions of this or any Award, Granter may impose additional conditions on Grantee, as described in 2 CFR 200.208. If Granter determines that non-compliance cannot be remedied by imposing additional conditions, Granter may take one or more of the actions described in 2 CFR 200.339. The Parties shall follow all Granter policies and procedures regarding non-compliance, including, but not limited to, the procedures set forth in the State of Illinois Grantee Compliance Enforcement System. 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.80 and 7000.260. Such actions may include steps necessary to initiate recoupment which may include offsets of future Medicaid reimbursement payments or other non-related state payments."
25.5. Budget Submission. The Grant Funds awarded pursuant to this Agreement are being issued without an application process. Grantees are required to submit a Budget using the required Granter template no later than August 31, 2025. Receipt of the Budget by HFS does not constitute approval of the spending plan contained therein. Failure to submit a complete Budget to Granter in a timely manner may result in cancellation of this award. The Grantee shall program Grant Funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement and the submitted Budget. The Granter will reference the Budget during the review of Final Reporting (ARTICLE XIII) as part of the closeout process of this Award. The Grantee will be notified during the closeout process of any funds deemed to be misspent and any subsequent repayment amounts (see Section 13.3 as modified above for non-compliance).
25.6. Interest. Section 22.10 of Part ONE notwithstanding, this section shall take precedence over Section 4.7 (a). All interest earned on Grant Funds held by a Grantee may be retained by the Grantee to pay for administrative expenses associated with this grant or the normal operating expenses of the Grantee.
Eligible Applicants
Other;
Applicant Eligibility
Central Plaza (B&D HOTEL CORP) and Thornton Heights Terrace as specifically identified in Public Act 104-0003
Beneficiary Eligibility
Central Plaza (B&D HOTEL CORP) and Thornton Heights Terrace
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Healthcare
Credentials / Documentation
Registration in GATA portal. Entity must be an eligible enrolled Medicaid provider.
Preapplication Coordination
Registration in GATA portal. Entity must be an eligible enrolled Medicaid provider.
Application Procedures
The Grant Funds awarded pursuant to the project Agreements are being issued on a formula basis without an application process. Grantees are required to submit a Budget using the required Grantor template. Payments may not be distributed prior to the submission of the Budget. Receipt of the Budget by HFS does not constitute approval of the spending plan contained therein. Failure to submit a complete Budget to Grantor (HFS) in a timely manner may result in recoupment of Grant Funds and suspension of future payments. The Grantee shall program Grant Funds in accordance with the terms and conditions of their Agreement and the submitted Budget.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
The Grant Funds awarded pursuant to the project Agreements are being issued on a formula basis without an application process.
Award Procedures
The Grant Funds awarded pursuant to the project Agreements are being issued on a formula basis without an application process.
Deadlines
As stated in issued grant agreements, per section 25.5.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
As stated in issued grant agreements, per section 25.5.
Uses and Restrictions
Funds may be used on the eligible expenditure types outlined in the Grant Agreement. Grantees may spend their distributions on qualifying purposes as permitted by Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and the Final Rule as follows, except that these funds may be used for premium pay for work performed after April 10, 2023. Eligible expenditures include the following: (a) Installation of new HVAC system components designed to improve infection control, and related architecture, construction, and engineering costs, (b) HVAC system filters that have a minimum-efficiency rating value (MERV) of 13 or higher and that are properly installed as confirmed by building engineer, (c) Architecture, engineering, and construction costs related to physical improvements to reduce airborne infection, reviewed and approved by the IDPH Design and Construction Section, (d) Portable HEPA filters and supplies, to be placed in accordance with all relevant safety codes as confirmed by a safety engineer, (e) Pandemic bonus pay (hazard, hero, premium pay and premium wages, or other temporary wage increases) for front line workers. This also includes the differential paid on contract workers above what would have been paid to a staff worker, (f) COVID vaccination bonus(es) (i.e., enhanced pay rate or lump sum payments) for front line workers, (g) Temporary benefits such as day care, which allow Front Line workers to continue working for front line workers, (h) Signing bonuses for new hires - this category is unallowable for employees of facilities owned and operated by governmental entities for front line workers, (i) Payment of education expenses to enhance direct care staff recruitment, (j) Enhanced and expanded training for nursing facility staff to better achieve patient outcomes in infection control and proper personal protective equipment, (k) Other enhanced and expanded training, such as best practices in quality of care and culturally competent patient communications.
Reports
Article XXIII - Grantor Specific Terms
23.4. Ad-hoc Reporting: The Department may request ad-hoc reports and supporting documentation.
23.5. Quarterly Reporting: The Grantee shall submit its first Quarterly Report no later than October 31, 2025. The format of this Quarterly Report shall follow a format prescribed by the Department. The Grantee is expected to include a report of actual expenditures and the reporting of performance measures outlined in Exhibit D, above. The format of this Quarterly Report shall follow a format prescribed by the Department. This Quarterly report shall not be required if Grantee submits its Final Report prior to this date.
23.6. Final Reporting: The Grantee shall submit a Final Report no later than February 15, 2026. The format of this Final Report shall follow a format prescribed by the Department. Documentation to be submitted by the Grantee may include: receipts, invoices, proof of payment, before and after pictures with timestamps, equipment serial numbers, vendor bids and contracts.
Audits
As per JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 - see also Article XXII and Article XXV of the issued grant agreements.
Records
Article IX: MAINTENANCE AND ACCESSIBILITY OF RECORDS; MONITORING
9.1. Records Retention. Grantee must 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, 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(a) and (b) or PART TWO or PART THREE. 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.
9.2. Accessibility of Records. Grantee, in compliance with 2 CFR 200.337 and 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(f), must make books, records, related papers, supporting documentation and personnel relevant to this Agreement available to authorized Grantor representatives, the Illinois Auditor General, Illinois Attorney General, any Executive Inspector General, Grantor’s Inspector General, federal authorities, any person identified in 2 CFR 200.337, and any other person as may be authorized by Grantor (including auditors), by the State of Illinois or by federal statute. Grantee must cooperate fully in any such audit or inquiry.
Account Identification
0324-478-65-4900-03-00
Obligations
PY: 0; CY: 1,075,000; BY: 1,075,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
225,000 - 850,000
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
Prescott Bloom Building
201 South Grand Avenue East
Springfield, Illinois 62763
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2026 : $1,075,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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