UNI; UNP

This program funds grants that utilize research in the field of child welfare including child abuse and neglect, family-centered practice, prevention, supporting and preserving families, out-of-home care, achieving and maintaining permanency, and adoption. This program also supports professional development, training, and special project opportunities.

N/A

N/A

N/A

To demonstrate the utilization of research in the field of child welfare to encourage experimental and special types of child welfare services. To provide professional education opportunities to prospective and current child welfare agency staff and to develop competency-based training curricula and special projects for training child welfare personnel in specific areas.

Yes

Review Grant Agreement for Terms and Conditions.

Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations;

Renewal applications only.

N/A

Project Grants

Human Services

N/A

N/A

Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (if applicable).

Proposals are selected based on the criteria listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (if applicable).

All applications must be submitted by the posted deadline. IDCFS staff conducts an initial review of all applications received for eligibility and GATA compliance. Reviewers may consist of DCFS GATA staff, division leadership, and other internal DCFS staff. Each proposal will be reviewed by a minimum of three reviewers. Proposals will be approved based on funding available. While recommendations from the review team will be a key factor in funding decisions, the Department maintains final authority over funding decisions and considers the scores of the review team to be non-binding recommendations. Any internal documentation used in scoring or awarding of grants shall not be considered public information. The Department reserves the right to evaluate applications in the larger context of the overall portfolio by considering geographic distribution of awards (e.g., ensuring coverage of certain counties or service areas), client needs, and overall programmatic/financial risk assessments in its pre-award decisions. Final award decisions will be made by the Director (or their designee). The Department reserves the right to negotiate with successful applicants to adjust award amounts, locations, etc. Funds are disbursed based on the schedule agreed upon and included within the Uniform Grant Agreement.

Rolling - Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) (if applicable)

General expectation of the length of time between the application deadline and when an award is made is 30 calendar days. (if applicable)

Competitive grant (and in some cases non-competitive) appeals are limited to an appeal related to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Submission of Appeal An appeal must be submitted in writing in accordance with the grant application document. An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days of Award denial. The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following: i. the name and address of the appealing party ii. identification of the grant for which you are appealing the evaluation/review process iii. a statement of reasons for the appeal Response to Appeal a. DCFS will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the appeal was received. b. DCFS will respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to the appealing party as to why additional time is required. c. The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by DCFS within the time period set in the request.

Grant awards are made annually with a maximum of two one-year renewals. A new application (either an initial or renewal) is required each year.

Match: Matching funds are not required for this grant program. Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for further information.

Administrative Costs: Reimbursement of administrative costs may not exceed 20% of the costs of other services (20 ILCS 505/5a). Funding allocated under this grant is intended to provide direct services to clients. It is expected that administrative costs, both direct and indirect, will represent a small portion of the overall program budget and should NOT exceed 20%. Administrative means those activities performed by staff and costs which are supportive of and required for project implementation for which there is no direct client contact such as fiscal staff; audit; clerical support; office rent, utilities, insurance; general office equipment etc. Program budgets and narratives will detail how all proposed expenditures are directly necessary for program implementation and will distinguish between Indirect/Direct Administrative and Direct Program expenses. Any budget deemed to include inappropriate or excessive administrative costs will not be approved. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) adopted the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance in 2 CFR part 200, and has codified the text, with HHS-specific amendments in 45 CFR Part 75. Sub-recipients must follow the requirements in 45 CFR Part 75

Reports: The Provider will submit expenditure documentation forms in the format prescribed in the Program Plan. Performance Data: The Provider may be required to submit performance data as prescribed in the Program Plan or as directed by the Department. Audits: The Provider will be subjected to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and subject F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget (30 ILCS 708/65).

All grantees must follow Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 (Auditing Standards)

The Provider must follow record retention requirements found in CFR 200.333, record retention rules as prescribed by the Department, and, if applicable, 45 CFR §75.361-365.

TBD

PY - $44,404,237; CY - $49,586,841; BY - $49,586,841

In FY 2023, the range of grant award amounts was from $52,530 to $10,318,462. In FY 2024, the range of grant award amounts is from $120,000 to $11,693,975. The average award amount is $1,585,866. In FY 2025, the range of grant award amounts is from $137,363 to $11,693,975. The average award amount is $1,652,895.

N/A

N/A

N/A

406 East Monroe St., Springfield, IL 62701

N/A

N/A

N/A

FY 2020 : $35,837,803
FY 2021 : $36,853,901
FY 2022 : $34,874,929
FY 2023 : $40,576,093
FY 2024 : $44,404,237
FY 2025 : $49,586,841