DFCS

The program objective is to improve the health and nutritional status of the elderly through distribution of commodity foods and nutrition education.

USDA FNS is authorized under Section 4(a) of the Agriculture and Consumer Protection Act of 1973. CSFP serves low-income elderly people at least 60 years of age. The Agricultural Act of 2014 (P.L. 113-79, the 2014 Farm Bill) updated participant categories. Federal Regulations 7 CFR, Part 247

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The goal of CSFP is to improve the health and nutritional status of elderly persons age 60 and above with a household income limit at or below 130 percent of the federal poverty level and who are residents of Illinois by providing USDA perishable and non-perishable commodities. Specific areas to be served include Chicago/Cook County; Metro St. Louis area (including Calhoun, Clinton Jackson, Jersey, Madison, St. Clair, and Williamson counties) and low-income areas of Southern Illinois based on current census data (currently: Alexander, Gallatin, Hardin, Johnson, Massac, Pope, Pulaski, Saline, Union, and White counties). Based on funding, additional service areas may be considered in the Chicago/Cook, southwestern and southeastern Illinois. The Department will grant funds to the Provider agency which will be responsible for overall administration of the program in the assigned area, warehousing USDA commodities, and developing and managing a Distribution Center network. The Distribution Center Network will connect with eligible seniors locally and deliver program services. Detailed program requirements are provided in the exhibits.

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The related Program Manual can be found via the following DHS website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29741

Nonprofit Organizations; Government Organizations;

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Elderly living in IL service areas and are 60 years and older and with an income at or below the 130% of the Federal Income Eligibility Guidelines

Project Grants

Human Services

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2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards applies to this program. Local agencies and retailers must apply to the State agency in writing. Individual participants apply for CSFP benefits through an approved distribution site. State agencies must submit required documentation to FNS.

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MBR

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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

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This program has no matching requirements.

The IL Department of Human Services staff and facilities are not used to provide direction client services for the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). Direct client services for this program are provided through community based providers within Chicago/Cook County, Metro St. Louis and southern Illinois.

Reports: Formula grants require reports on monthly participation and value of food or food instruments issued. Formula grants require cash reports on operating expenses and funds withdrawn from the Federal Letter of credit. Formula grants required monthly participation reports. Project Grants require quarterly progress reports. Formula grants require expenditure reports on operating expenses and funds withdrawn from the Federal Letter of credit. Project grants require a Financial Status Report (SF-425). Formula grants require Financial Management Reviews and Management Evaluations.

Audits JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90 Local Agencies are required to be audited annually, in accordance with: 1. 2 CFR Part 200.501 Audit Requirements; 2. CFR 215 Uniform administrative requirements for grants and agreements with institutions of higher education, hospitals, and other non-profit organizations. (OMB Circular A–110); 3. CFR 225 Cost Principles for State, Local, and Indian Tribal Governments (OMB Circular A-87); 4. CFR 230 Cost principles for non-profit organizations (OMB Circular A-122).

Records In accordance with 7 CFR 246, each Local Agency shall maintain full and complete records of Program operations in compliance with Federal and State records retention requirements. All records shall be retained for three (3) years following the close of the fiscal year to which the records pertain. An agency (e.g., any court and all parts, boards, departments, bureaus, and commissions of any county, municipal corporation or political subdivision) shall comply with the Local Records Act, which regulates the destruction and preservation of public records within the State of Illinois. The Federal Agency or Department may require longer retention of records and/or submission of such records to these agencies if the records cover a time period still open to audit.

82700440B

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$45169- $919885

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Federal Regulations, 7 CFR 247, requires the state to administer these services to receive federal funding.

specific counties/geographic areas listed

Springfield

https://www.fns.usda.gov/csfp/csfp-fact-sheet#:~:text=CSFP%20is%20administered%20at%20the%20federal%20level%20by,to%20participating%20states%20and%20Indian%20Tribal%20Organizations%20%28ITOs%29.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), The Emergency Food Assistant Program (TEFAP), Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – Education Program (SNAP-Ed)

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7/1/2021

FY 2017 : $1,179,508
FY 2018 : $1,249,883
FY 2019 : $1,233,445