I2I Capacity Building

Capacity building support in the areas of budgeting, grant management, program implementation and other aspects to provide much-needed violence prevention services in their communities.

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20 ILCS 3930/7(m) which is for funds/cooperation for local government and for administrative code use 20 Ill admin code 1560

20 ILCS 3930/7(m) which is for funds/cooperation for local government and for administrative code use 20 Ill admin code 1560

This grant opportunity offers essential funding to small local grassroots organizations in need of capacity building support in the areas of budgeting, grant management, program implementation, and other aspects to provide much-needed violence prevention services in their communities. Violence prevention program grants made available through this opportunity will support organizations that offer services in the areas of Community Violence Intervention, Youth Violence Prevention, Re-entry Services, and/or Youth Development in their communities.

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Applicants must submit a clear, comprehensive project narrative that describes how the proposed activities will address identified capacity-building challenges and service gaps related to violence prevention. The program design should reflect the findings of a recent organizational assessment and articulate the connection between identified needs, proposed interventions, and expected results. The i2i Capacity Building Grant opportunity is open to eligible organizations seeking to improve their organizational capacity, particularly in addressing program priorities tailored to their communities. These program priorities are aligned with violence prevention in three prioritized categories: community violence intervention or youth violence prevention, re-entry, and youth development. Applicants are encouraged to design programs that address one or more of these program priorities. More information about each of these program priorities, as well as a summary of some promising practices in each field, are included in the Program Priorities Reference Guide.

Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations;

Before applying for a grant, all entities must be registered through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal at www.grants.illinois.gov/portal. Registration and pre-qualification are required annually. During pre-qualification, verifications are performed including a check of federal SAM.gov Exclusion List and status on the Illinois Stop Payment List. The Grantee Portal alerts the entity alerts of “qualified” status or informs how to remediate a negative verification (e.g., missing UEI Unique Entity Identifier assigned in sam.gov, not in good standing with the Secretary of State). Inclusion on the SAM.gov Exclusion List cannot be remediated.

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Project Grants

Public Safety

Before applying for a grant, all entities must be registered through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal at www.grants.illinois.gov/portal. Registration and pre-qualification are required annually. During pre-qualification, verifications are performed including a check of federal SAM.gov Exclusion List and status on the Illinois Stop Payment List. The Grantee Portal alerts the entity alerts of “qualified” status or informs how to remediate a negative verification (e.g., missing UEI Unique Entity Identifier assigned in sam.gov, not in good standing with the Secretary of State). Inclusion on the SAM.gov Exclusion List cannot be remediated.

Registered in the GATA Grantee Portal and in Good Standing with Pre-qualification requirements.

Application materials must address all components of this notice of funding opportunity and demonstrate both a need for the program and an ability to successfully implement the program. Reviewers will determine eligibility and score applications based on completeness, clear and detailed responses to program narrative questions, and inclusion of all mandatory program elements as well as consideration of past performance history and/or financial standing with ICJIA. The applicant must demonstrate that costs are reasonable, necessary, and allowable.

Application materials must address all components of this notice of funding opportunity and demonstrate both a need for the program and an ability to successfully implement the program. Reviewers will determine eligibility and score applications based on completeness, clear and detailed responses to program narrative questions, and inclusion of all mandatory program elements as well as consideration of past performance history and/or financial standing with ICJIA. The applicant must demonstrate that costs are reasonable, necessary, and allowable.

All applications will be screened for completeness and GATA, SAM.gov, SOS, and ICQ submission for the current state fiscal year.

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60-90 days

Unsuccessful applicants may request a formal appeal. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. Evaluation scores and funding determinations may not be contested and will not be considered by ICJIA’s Appeals Review Officer. The appeal must be via email and submitted within 14 calendar days after either the date the grant award notice is published or receipt of a Funding Opportunity Declination Letter from ICJIA, whichever comes first. Once an appeal is received, ICJIA will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within 14 calendar days from the date the appeal was received. ICJIA will respond to the appeal, in writing, within 60 days or supply a written explanation as to why additional time is required. The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by ICJIA within the time period set in the request. ICJIA will resolve the appeal by means of written determination.

Yes, up to 36 months. 12 months first year and an additional 24 months via amendments.

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20 ILCS 3930/7(m) grants the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) the power to contract and cooperate with local governments (units of general local government) and other entities to carry out its duties under the Act and the federal Crime Control Act, while 20 Illinois Administrative Code Part 1560 outlines specific operating procedures, particularly for managing non-federal grant funds, including criteria for funding programs like the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) pilot, demonstrating how the statutory authority translates into concrete rules for financial assistance and program administration.

Submit program reports Submit financial status reports Submit timekeeping certifications Submit closeout financial status report, property inventory, and closeout program report

Recipients must submit an annual audit report in accordance with the 2 CFR Part 200 Uniform Requirements. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if audit reports are delinquent.

In addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the approved project proposal and budget, agencies selected for funding must comply with applicable grant terms and conditions and other legal requirements, including GATA.

20 ILCS 3930/7(m) grants the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) the power to contract and cooperate with local governments (units of general local government) and other entities to carry out its duties under the Act and the federal Crime Control Act, while 20 Illinois Administrative Code Part 1560 outlines specific operating procedures, particularly for managing non-federal grant funds, including criteria for funding programs like the Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner (SANE) pilot, demonstrating how the statutory authority translates into concrete rules for financial assistance and program administration.

CY $2.6m

maximum of $250,000 in grant funding per year, for up to three years.

Minimum of 2 hours/month of 1:1 coaching. o Attendance at required technical assistance sessions. o Timely submission of all quarterly program and monthly fiscal reports. o Final close-out report submitted within 30 days of program end. Submission of an organizational assessment within 30 days of award. o Completion of a tailored capacity building work plan. % completion of proposed capacity building activities (e.g., policies implemented, staff hired, systems upgraded). o Documented changes in internal capacity (e.g., strategic plan, financial system, HR policy, board governance). o Grantee-reported progress on organizational growth or readiness for new funding. Number of individuals served in violence prevention programs. o Number and type of violence prevention activities delivered (e.g., workshops, outreach events, mentorships). o Population-specific impact data (e.g., reentry, youth, CVI communities). o Collection of pre/post survey results or qualitative impact stories. Completion of all applicable capacity building and violence prevention services indicators listed above. o Integrated reporting showing how capacity investments improved violence prevention outcomes. o Sustainability plan describing future funding or program continuation beyond the grant.

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60 E. Van Buren St., Suite 650 Chicago, IL 60605

http://www.icjia.state.il.us/grant-programs

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FY 2026 : $4,000,000