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Provides immediate emergency shelter, meals, transitional housing, and/or supportive services to approximately 40,000 homeless adults and children each year. Scope of Services 1. Overnight Shelter - Provides emergency sleeping accommodations for a period not to exceed twelve (12) hours. Access to food service for at least one (1) meal per day is required. In addition, case management, advocacy, and counseling services are required. 2. Voucher Shelter - Provides for emergency shelter on a per diem basis at a nearby hotel, motel or similar facility when other overnight shelter is not available. Access to food services for at least one (1) meal is required. In addition, case management, advocacy, and counseling services are required. 3. Transitional Shelter - Provides a temporary residence for a period not to exceed twenty-four (24) months. Access to food and supportive services are required. Transitional shelters are permitted to charge fees for shelter services. Fees cannot exceed 30% of the adjusted household income in any one month and cannot be used as a source of match to E&TH funds. In addition, case management, advocacy, and counseling services are required. The Emergency and Transitional Housing Program Provider will adhere to requirements outlined in the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Statute, which is located at 89 Illinois Administrative Code Sub Part E Section 130.400.

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The Emergency and Transitional Housing Program Provider will adhere to requirements outlined in the Emergency Food and Shelter Program Statute, which is located at 89 Illinois Administrative Code Sub Part E Section 130.400.

The goal of the Emergency and Transitional Housing Program is to render immediate and comprehensive shelter services to homeless individuals and families or individuals and families at imminent risk of homelessness. The program provides food, shelter, and supportive services through local not-for-profit agencies.

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Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations;

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Non-competitive

Human Services

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Providers required to submit Annual Funding Plans.

All competitive grant application are subject to merit-based review. Review criteria is based upon the requirements set forth in the following: 44 IL Adm. Code 7000.350 - Merit Based Review of Grant Applications http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html the IDHS Merit Based Review Manual. As dictated by the authoritative references above the following review criteria apply: •Need: Identification of stakeholders, facts and evidence that demonstrate the proposal supports the grant program purpose. •Capacity: The ability of an entity to execute the grant project according to project requirements. •Quality: The totality of features and characteristics of a service, project or product that indicated its ability to satisfy the requirements of the grant program. •Other unique program criteria. 2. Criteria and Weighting of Each Criteria ALL applicants must demonstrate that they meet all requirements under this NOFO as described throughout. Applications that fail to meet the criteria described in the Eligible Applicants and Mandatory Requirements of Applicants as identified in Section C Eligibility Information will not be evaluated and considered for funding. Grant applications received will be reviewed by IDHS staff, including staff from the Office of Welcoming Centers for Refugee and Immigrant Services. 1. Organization Qualifications: The extent to which the applicant demonstrates: a. Strong management, supervision, and well-organized internal organizational structure to insure effective program/service delivery and sound fiscal conditions. b. Successful history of working with immigrants/refugees, high-risk populations and/or individuals with multiple or complex needs including having the expertise and capacity to deliver the services procured in the NOFO, such as: language and cultural competency, track record of providing effective services for low-income LEP immigrants/refugees, delivering successful program outcomes. c. Evidence of staff qualifications, experience, and capability to carry out the proposed program. 2. Community Identification and Customer Projection: The extent to which the applicant clearly defines and describes the geographic communities and the proposed target population the applicant plans to serve, and how the applicant is rooted in the community(s) it proposes to serve. 3. Program Design and Implementation: The extent to which the overall program design adequately and effectively addresses: a. Qualifications to serve as an Immigrant and Refugee Housing Assistance Project provider, describe linkages that are already in place with other service providers. b. Method and Strategies to provide comprehensive case management services, crisis management services, and referral services to the agencies social service partner network. c. Track records and knowledge in conducting community outreach and educational workshops. d. Ability and experience in building and sustaining community alliances, and collaborative efforts with community providers and public agencies. e. Ability to provide required data/information reports on a monthly basis to evaluate the program. f. Demonstrated ability to work with clients who may not have documentation readily available when registering for programs. 4. Budget & Costs Justification: The extent to which the budget narrative provides: a. Thorough and clear justification for all proposed line item expenditures. b. All expenditures and program costs are reasonable and allowable. c. Proposed staffing is sufficient to address customer projections and customer language needs. d. Where available, supplemental or companion funding is clearly identified. 5. Applicants may submit, a "Statement of Priority," if they are led by immigrants, refugees or LEP individuals and/or individuals that share the cultural background of the community being served. Attach a "Statement of Priority" for review and consideration as part of the application process. If the applicant organization is an otherwise qualified applicant under this funding notice, and is able to demonstrate and attest to being led by immigrants, refugees or LEP individuals and/or individuals that share the cultural background of the community being served, as defined by the make-up of the Board of Directors and the Organizations' leadership and management being more than 50% led by immigrants, refugees or LEP individuals and/or individuals that share the cultural background of the community being served.

All competitive grant application are subject to merit-based review. Review criteria is based upon the requirements set forth in the following: 44 IL Adm. Code 7000.350 - Merit Based Review of Grant Applications http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html the IDHS Merit Based Review Manual. As dictated by the authoritative references above the following review criteria apply: •Need: Identification of stakeholders, facts and evidence that demonstrate the proposal supports the grant program purpose. •Capacity: The ability of an entity to execute the grant project according to project requirements. •Quality: The totality of features and characteristics of a service, project or product that indicated its ability to satisfy the requirements of the grant program. •Other unique program criteria. Application is subject to Merit Based Review X Yes No Criteria and Weighting of Each Criteria ALL applicants must demonstrate that they meet all requirements under this NOFO as described throughout. Applications that fail to meet the criteria described in the Eligible Applicants and Mandatory Requirements of Applicants as identified in Section C Eligibility Information will not be evaluated and considered for funding.

Scoring will be on a 100-point scale. Scoring will not be the sole award criterion. The Department reserves the right to consider other factors such as: geographical distribution, ICQ and PRA results, demonstrated need, past performance as a state grantee, etc. While recommendations of the review panel will be a key factor in the funding decisions, the Department maintains final authority over funding decisions and considers the findings of the review panel 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 negotiate with successful applicants to adjust award amounts, targets, etc. The Department reserves the right to approve all or deny any portion of an application. In accordance with Section C. Eligibility Information, an entity must be in qualified status as of the Application Review Date for their grant application to be considered by the state awarding agency. Merit-Based Review Appeal Process In accordance with GATA Administrative Rules, Section 350, Merit Based Review of Grant Applications, a merit-based application review is required for competitive Grants and Cooperative Agreements, unless prohibited by State or federal statute.

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In accordance with GATA Administrative Rules, Section 350, Merit Based Review of Grant Applications, a merit-based application review is required for competitive Grants and Cooperative Agreements, unless prohibited by State or Federal statute. The appeals process is set forth in section 7000.350 available here: http://www.ilga.gov/commission/jcar/admincode/044/044070000D03500R.html A. Competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal and shall be reviewed by IDHS' Appeal Review Officer (ARO). B. Submission of Appeal An appeal must be submitted in writing to Angela Campo at Angela.Campo@illinois.gov who will send to the ARO for consideration. An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice has been published. The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following: 1. An appeal must be submitted in writing to Angela Campo at Angela.Campo@illinois.gov who will send to the ARO for consideration. 2. An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice has been published. 3. The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following: a. the name and address of the appealing party b. identification of the grant c. a statement of reasons for the appeal C. Response to Appeal a. The DHS will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the appeal was received. b. DHS 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 DHS within the time period set in the request. D. Resolution a. The ARO shall make a recommendation the Agency Head or designee as expeditiously as possible after receiving all relevant, requested information. b. In determining the appropriate recommendation, the ARO shall consider the integrity of the competitive grant process and the impact of the recommendation on the State Agency c. The Agency will resolve the appeal by means of written determination. d. The determination shall include, but not be limited to: i. review of the appeal ii. appeal determination iii. rationale for the determination

Renewals are at the discretion of the department and based on the performance of the grantee

There is a 25% match requirement

Supportive Service and Case Management.

A. Time Period for Required Periodic Financial Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit G, Grantee shall submit financial reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 13.1 and reports must be submitted no later than 10 days after the quarter ends. B. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 13.2 and no later than 45 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. C. Time Period for Required Periodic Performance Reports. Unless a different reporting requirement is specified in Exhibit G, Grantee shall submit Performance Reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 14.1 and such reports must be submitted no later than 10 days after the quarter ends. D. Time Period for Close-out Performance Reports. Grantee agrees to submit a Close-out Performance Report, pursuant to Paragraph 14.2 and no later than 45 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination. Grantee shall submit quarterly Periodic Performance Report (GOMBGATU-4001 (N-08-17)). Grantee shall submit a quarterly Periodic Financial Report (GOMBGATU-4002 (N-08-17)). Reported expenses should be consistent with the approved annual grant budget. Any expenditure variances require prior Grantor approval in accordance with Article VI of the Uniform Grant Agreement to be reimbursable.

Grantee shall be subject to the audit requirements contained in the Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507) and Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and the audit rules and policies set forth by the Governor's Office of Management and Budget. See 30 ILCS 708/65(c); 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.90

Grantee shall 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 or 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(a) and (b). 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.

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8/25/2021

FY 2016 : $9,241,112
FY 2017 : $9,734,839
FY 2018 : $9,734,839
FY 2019 : $10,734,839
FY 2020 : $10,734,839
FY 2021 : $10,734,839
FY 2022 : $10,734,839
FY 2023 : $51,931,129
FY 2024 : $51,931,129
FY 2025 : $51,931,129