DFCS

The Assistance for Homeless Renovation/ Purchase Program represents one-time funding to current Emergency & Transitional Housing Providers for purchase of new equipment and/or improve, expand or renovate existing shelter facilities so that the program can better serve individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. These allowable expenditures have been set up in priority order, and have limitations as set forth below. First Priority Shelter upgrades to comply with health and safety codes. Includes fire alarm systems, range hoods, ventilation equipment, ramps or other upgrades for shelter accessibility to be in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Shelter security alarm systems, security lights. Shelter maintenance costs including, but not limited to: replacement of carpet, flooring, painting, plumbing, wiring, basement seepage repair, replacement of furnaces, air conditioners, roof replacement or repair, sewage pipe replacement or repair, window replacement, insulation, door replacement etc. Shelter appliances including, but not limited to: stoves, refrigerators, freezers, microwaves, ovens, washers and dryers (regular or commercial), including delivery and installation. Shelter furniture including, but not limited to: beds, mattresses, bedding, dressers, chairs, couches, end tables, lockers, cots chest of drawers, cribs, baby beds, changing tables, window curtains, pots, pans, cooking utensils, dinner ware etc. Second Priority To supplement (or match) other funding sources such as HUD grants for purchases or limited renovations, NOT for land acquisition or direct service costs. Third Priority Computer and program upgrades necessary to comply with federal and state Homeless Management Information Systems reporting requirements and Emergency and Transitional Housing web based reporting. UNALLOWABLE EXPENDITURES No interest on borrowed capital No property acquisition No direct service costs, indirect administrative costs, staff costs etc. No purchase or rental of cell phones No television purchases No vehicle purchases No vehicle repair costs No voucher food, voucher shelter, or homeless prevention costs No laptop computer purchases (only desktop computers) No office copier purchases If there is a question of whether the proposed purchase/renovation cost is allowable, e-mail Angela.Campo@illinois.gov for verification.

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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 Assistance for Homeless Renovation/ Purchase Program represents one-time funding to current Emergency & Transitional Housing Providers for purchase of new equipment and/or improve, expand or renovate existing shelter facilities so that the program can better serve individuals and families who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless.

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Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations;

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Non-competitive

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Providers required to submit year end report.

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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

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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 2017 : $300,000
FY 2018 : $300,000
FY 2019 : $300,000
FY 2020 : $500,000
FY 2021 : $500,000