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The Education for Homeless Children Act (105 ILCS 45/1-1 et seq.) authorizes the Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Grant Program for the education of homeless children and youth. The Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Grant Program is a State grant program that parallels and supplements, but operates independently of, the federal grant program allocating funds for assistance under Subtitle B of Title VII of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.) and supports school districts throughout Illinois in facilitating the enrollment, attendance, and success of homeless children and youth.

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105 ILCS 45/1-1

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To establish a State grant program that parallels and supplements, but operates independently of, the federal grant program allocating funds for assistance under Subtitle B of Title VII of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11431 et seq.) and to establish a State grant program to support school districts throughout this State in facilitating the enrollment, attendance, and success of homeless children and youth.

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Education Organizations;

Public school districts, public university laboratory schools as defined in Section 18-8.15 of the School Code, charter schools, and Regional Offices of Education.

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Project Grants

Education

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Applications are located at https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Request-for-Proposals.aspx. Completed proposals should be submitted following the submission guidelines found within the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Needs Assessment - There is sufficient need for the program, as evidenced by the number or proportion of students identified as eligible for program services. Convincing evidence is presented of the applicant’s inability to adequately meet the needs of its homeless children and youth without the additional assistance provided pursuant to this Part. Program Description, Objectives, & Activities - The proposed activities and other services to be provided have a strong potential for helping the applicant design and continue programs that enable homeless children and youth to achieve stability and integration within the regular education programs in order to reach the same challenging State content and student performance standards to which all children and youth are held, including preparation for self-sufficiency. The proposed activities and services address effective mechanisms for involving parents or guardians of homeless children and youth in their children’s education. Coordination of Services - The proposal demonstrates that effective coordination with private, nonprofit entities, social services agencies, and others serving homeless children and youth and their families will occur, as necessary, so that the applicant is able to provide services that are appropriate and comprehensive. Evaluation Plan - The proposed evaluation process is designed to assess the effectiveness of the program’s activities and services in relation to the program’s goals and objectives and likely to produce data that can be used to improve the program. Budget - The proposed budget is consistent with the proposal’s activities and appears to be cost effective.

ISBE's Merit Based Review (Award Process) is conducted following Sections C and D of ISBE's Merit Based Review Policy https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Merit_Based_Review_Policy.pdf

Applications are due 45 calendar days from release of the Competitive NOFO

Tentative Award announcements are generally released via email 90 calendar days after the close of the Competitive NOFO.

Appeals are conducted following Section E of ISBE's Merit Based Review Policy https://www.isbe.net/Documents/Merit-Based-Review-Policy.pdf

The grant program is intended to run on a three-year funding cycle. Funding in the subsequent years will be contingent upon compliance with federal and state law, state grant-making rules, passage of sufficient appropriations for the program, and satisfactory performance in the preceding grant period. No promise or undertaking made in this competitive NOFO is an assurance that a grant agreement will be renewed, nor does this competitive NOFO create any right to or expectation of renewal.

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Activities eligible for assistance under this grant program may include, but are not limited to, all of the following: 1. Rental assistance, which shall include utilities, security and utility deposits, first and last month’s rent, rental application fees, moving expenses, and any other eligible expenses to be determined by the State Board. 2. Transportation assistance, including school bus transportation, public transportation passes, and gasoline assistance for a student or family with a vehicle or to a family member with a vehicle who can transport the student. 3. Emergency shelter, including temporary hotel stays. 4. Housing stability case management and housing locator services. 5. Other collaborative housing strategies, including, but not limited to, prevention and strength-based safety and housing approaches. 6. Activities set forth in Section 723(d) of Subtitle B of Title VII of the federal McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Act (42 U.S.C. 11433(d)), which includes the following: A. The provision of tutoring, supplemental instruction, and enriched educational services that are linked to the achievement of the same challenging state academic standards as the state establishes for other children and youths. B. The provision of expedited evaluations of the strengths and needs of homeless children and youths, including needs and eligibility for programs and services (such as educational programs for gifted and talented students, children with disabilities, and English learners; services provided under Title I of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 or similar state or local programs; programs in career and technical education; and school nutrition programs). C. Professional development and other activities for educators and specialized instructional support personnel that are designed to heighten the understanding and sensitivity of such personnel to the needs of homeless children and youths, the rights of such children and youths under this part, and the specific educational needs of runaway and homeless youths. D. The provision of referral services to homeless children and youths for medical, dental, mental, and other health services. E. The provision of assistance to defray the excess cost of transportation for students under § 11432(g)(4)(A), not otherwise provided through federal, state, or local funding, where necessary to enable students to attend the school selected under § 11432(g)(3). F. The provision of developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs, not otherwise provided through federal, state, or local funding, for preschool-aged homeless children. G. The provision of services and assistance to attract, engage, and retain homeless children and youths, particularly homeless children and youths who are not enrolled in school, in public school programs and services provided to non-homeless children and youths H. The provision for homeless children and youths of before- and after-school mentoring and summer programs in which a teacher or other qualified individual provides tutoring, homework assistance, and supervision of educational activities. I. If necessary, the payment of fees and other costs associated with tracking, obtaining, and transferring records necessary to enroll homeless children and youths in school, including birth certificates, immunization or other required health records, academic records, guardianship records, and evaluations for special programs or services. J. The provision of education and training to the parents and guardians of homeless children and youths about the rights of, and resources available to, such children and youths, and other activities designed to increase the meaningful involvement of parents and guardians of homeless children or youths in the education of such children or youths. K. The development of coordination between schools and agencies providing services to homeless children and youths, as described in § 11432(g)(5). L. The provision of specialized instructional support services (including violence prevention counseling) and referrals for such services. M. Activities to address the particular needs of homeless children and youths that may arise from domestic violence and parental mental health or substance abuse problems. N. The adaptation of space and purchase of supplies for any non-school facilities made available under subsection (a)(2) to provide services under this subsection. O. The provision of school supplies, including those supplies to be distributed at shelters or temporary housing facilities, or other appropriate locations. P. The provision of other extraordinary or emergency assistance needed to enable homeless children and youths to attend school and participate fully in school activities.

Expenditure reports to be submitted on quarterly basis via IWAS. Programmatic reports are submitted annually. Final programmatic report due 30 days after completion of grant period.

The audit requirements adopted by GATA include the adoption of the federal audit requirements (2 CFR 200.501), audit requirements for grantees and subrecipients that do not meet the federal audit requirements and audit requirements for “For Profit” subrecipients. For-profit Subrecipient. The PTE(s) is responsible for ensuring subrecipient compliance with established requirements. Methods to ensure compliance for State and federal awards to for profit subrecipients may include pre-award audits, monitoring during the agreement period of performance, and post-award audits. See also 2 CFR 200.331 Requirements for Pass-through Entities. https://gata.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/gata/documents/audit/GATA-Audit-Requirements.pdf; https://gata.illinois.gov/content/dam/soi/en/web/gata/documents/resource-library/Audit-Report-Review-Process-Grantee-Instruction-Manual.pdf.

Financial records, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other awardee records pertinent to a State award shall be retained for 3 years after the date of submission of the final expenditure report or, for awards renewed quarterly or annually, after the date of the submission of the quarterly or annual financial report to the State agency.

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Illinois State Board of Education 100 North 1st Street Springfield, IL

https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Homeless.aspx

McKinney Vento https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Homeless.aspx

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FY 2027 : $1,500,000