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Strengthening Capacity and Advancing Learner Equity in Developmental Education Project
CSFA Number: 684-00-4141
Agency Name
Illinois Community College Board (684)
Agency Contact
Mackenize Montgomery
217-785-0123
mackenzie.montgomery@illinois.gov
Short Description
This project helps colleges advance the next phase of developmental education reform and support the requirements of the Developmental Education Reform Act (DERA).
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Developmental Education Reform Act
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
110 ILCS 805/2-12
Objective
Objective 1: Strengthen Placement and Access to Credit-Bearing Coursework Objective 2: Strengthen Corequisite and Other Credit-Bearing Support Models Objective 3: Improve Teaching, Learning, Advising, and Student Support Objective 4: Use Data for Continuous Improvement and Reduce Outcome Disparity
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Program Terms will be presented and agreed to in Part 3 of the UGA: program-specific terms and conditions.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Illinois public community colleges may submit proposals for these funds.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
None.
Application Procedures
Application must be completed and submitted via Euna, the statewide grant management system. All applications will be reviewed by ICCB staff for completeness and accuracy.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
These funds are competitive and subject to merit-based review
Award Procedures
Merit-based review.
Deadlines
See details in NOFO
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Thirty to forty-five days.
Appeals
Appeals pursuant to IL Admin Code.
Renewals
None.
Formula Matching Requirements
None.
Uses and Restrictions
Applicants must select one primary objective and demonstrate how their proposed activities connect placement, student support, and student outcomes. All activities should align with the selected objective. The allowable activities listed are examples only and are not an exhaustive list.
Reports
Periodic financial, programmatic and performance reports are required as outlined in the grant agreement.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Records
Records must be retained as prescribed in the grant agreement and state regulations.
Account Identification
Standard
Obligations
$500,000 in FY27.
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
TBD
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
See NOFO.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
401 E. Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62701
Program Website
https://www.iccb.org/grant-opportunities/
Example Projects
None known.
Published Date
10/19/2026
GATA Exceptions
None
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2027 : $500,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
None
None