DFCS

Scope of Services The Supportive Housing Program will deliver supportive services to low-income persons residing in permanent housing units, who are formerly homeless or at risk of becoming homeless; or to homeless persons residing in transitional facilities who are prepared to move into permanent housing as specified in the provider’s program plan. The Provider must provide case management, advocacy, and counseling. The Supportive Housing Program Provider will adhere to requirements outlined in the Supportive Housing Statute, which is located at: 305 ILCS 5/12-4.5. Deliverables 1. All participants are to be provided with case management services, counseling services and advocacy services with-in five days of admittance to the program. All participants must have documented access, when applicable, to other supportive services. 2. All participants will have a service plan developed for implementation within the first week of admittance to the program. The individual service plan must detail monthly outcomes as well as ongoing goals to be accomplished by the participant(s) with the assistance of the Provider. 3. All participants will have access to case management services outside of normal business hours of operation including, but not limited to, evening case management service hours. 4. All participants will have a completed intake and assessment done upon entry into the program. The Provider must submit all intake and assessment forms to IDHS annually for approval. 5. All progress and supportive services for participants will be tracked and progress reported within each participants case file that includes, at a minimum, a record of the participants supportive services, case management, progress, and benefit assistance. 6. The Provider will have a community outreach plan which includes a detailed description for notifying the community of the program, hours of operation, and admittance/eligibility requirements into the program(s) they administer for IDHS. This plan may include outreach to the other community service agencies, the local FCRC, and other outreach entities. IDHS must be advised of any publication and distribution of flyers, printed materials and brochures that are part of the IDHS funded program(s). 7. The Provider will have a written agreement or Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for referrals to other social service agencies. The MOU must include a description: a. of the types of service(s) to be provided; b. detailing how referrals will be handled by each entity; and c. of any follow-up actions. 8. The Provider will have a referral process that assists program participants with enrollment into public benefit programs such as TANF, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as food stamps), All Kids, medical and disability assistance, as well as other resources that address the needs of the program participants. 9. The Provider will have the ability to down-load the IDHS SNAP application and distribute it to eligible households. 10. The Provider will accurately report outcomes and submit reports to IDHS within the designated time frames utilizing the web-based reporting system. 11. The Provider will submit data as requested to fulfill IDHS performance requirements

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305 ILCS 5/12-4.5

The Supportive Housing Program Provider will adhere to requirements outlined in the Supportive Housing Statute, which is located at: 305 ILCS 5/12-4.5.

The goal of the Supportive Housing Program is to provide the necessary supportive services to zero to low income homeless individuals/families and people with chronic disabilities that will assist them to live in community-based housing and achieve maximum self-sufficiency. The program requires grantees to provide community-based transitional or permanent housing (funded from other sources). The supportive services funded by this program are delivered to the residents in the transitional or permanent housing and include, at a minimum, case management, counseling, and advocacy, along with additional uniquely tailored supports that will enable each resident to live as independently as possible.

Yes

• This Notice of State Award (NOSA) is not an agreement nor a guarantee of an agreement. IDHS will publish its agreements in the CSA Tracking System after the NOSA is accepted. A signed hard copy is not needed. You also have the option to decline. • If your response(s) to the ICQ questions indicate a weakness in the identified area below, a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) is required to be submitted to your cognizant agency. If IDHS is your Cognizant Agency, please send an email to DHS.DMHGrantApp@Illinois.gov to begin communicating the direction and requirements of the CAP.

Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations; Other;

The specific types of applicants that may apply for the grant award: governmental units; community-based organizations; not for profit organizations; and entities that develop and operate supportive housing developments. a. Not-for-Profit or Community-based Organization: 501(c)(3) determination letter from IRS; b. Governmental Unit: Governmental exemption letter from IDOR; or c. Project Site(s) Owner: Documented ownership and occupancy readiness for Program site(s).

Eligible beneficiaries have zero to low income and are homeless, formerly homeless, and/or living with chronic disabilities.

Non-competitive

Human Services

For a full list of criteria please see https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=171196.

None required.

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. Application Posting Date: March 26, 2025 The Department must receive the Full Application: Due on April 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST Anticipated Award Date June 15, 2025 Anticipated Start Dates and Periods of Performance for new grant awards: Subject to appropriation, the grant period will begin no sooner than July 1, 2025 and will continue through June 30, 2026. 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.

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 Grant applications received will be reviewed by IDHS staff, including staff from the Office of Housing Stability. Criteria and Weighting of Each Criteria - A. Organization Qualifications: The extent to which the applicant demonstrates: 1. Operational capacity - experience with past, similar projects and appropriate certifications 2. Equity-focused Culture - examples of and capacity to employ equity principals in operations 3. Staff expertise - qualifications of key staff 4. Data management - data collection and reporting practices 5. Past performance - describe prior fund utilization and timely reporting B. Community Identification/Description of Need: The extent to which the applicant clearly defines and describes: 1. Geographic Service Area 2. Target Populations 3. Supportive Services - service needs and barriers within proposed service area 4. Impact - impact of the proposed project on the proposed service area C. Quality/Description of Program Services, Design, and Implementation 1. Program Plan - plan for outreach, referral, and community engagement; service provision performance; processes and intervals; determination of appropriate services 2. Program Implementation - project implementation workflow; plan for processing applications 3. Proposed Outcomes - performance measures for the grant term D. Budget & Costs Justification 1. Submit budget in designated electronic format 2. Describe budget line items and association with program 3. Anticipated cost per participant 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.

The Department must receive the Full Application: Due on April 24, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST

Anticipated Award Date June 15, 2025

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/Case Management Services

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 20 days after the month 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.

State Funded

$23,944,841

Number of Grant Awards The Department anticipates funding approximately 80 - 120 grant awards to provide this program.

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Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Family and Community Services

https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=171196

None

None

3/26/2025

FY 2016 : $7,382,500
FY 2017 : $14,347,100
FY 2018 : $16,140,400
FY 2019 : $19,550,200
FY 2020 : $19,550,200
FY 2021 : $19,550,200
FY 2022 : $19,550,200
FY 2023 : $19,550,200
FY 2024 : $23,944,841
FY 2025 : $23,944,841
FY 2026 : $23,944,841