Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children - WIC Statewide Outreach
Special Projects - WIC Statewide Outreach
CSFA Number: 444-80-0673
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Human Services (444)
Agency Identification
DFCS
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
This special project provides statewide outreach and education to community organizations and providers on the WIC Program, and also identifies program participation barriers and ways to address them.
Federal Authorization
Child Nutrition Act of 1966, as amended, Section 17, 42 U.S.C. 1786. Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 , Public Law 111-296, 7 U.S.C 1746; Guidelines and definitions developed by the United States Department of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Service as set forth in Title 7, Part 246, United States Code of Federal Regulations.
Illinois Statue Authorization
n/a
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
n/a
Objective
In order to increase enrollment in nutrition and health programs provider educates community providers about program policies and procedures; conducts outreach and provides technical assistance to providers in community-based organizations, townships, and regional groups in their statewide network. The provider provides a voice from community-based groups back to WIC management to identify program participation barriers and ways to address them.
UGA Program Terms
The related Program Manual can be found via the following DHS
website: http://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29741
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Renewal Applications Only
Beneficiary Eligibility
n/a
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
n/a
Preapplication Coordination
n/a
Application Procedures
Application Procedures:
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.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
n/a
Award Procedures
MBR excepted; reimbursement based on monthly reporting
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
n/a
Appeals
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
Uses and Restrictions
Allowable costs:
To meet WIC Program objectives: costs related to outreach and education about the program are allowable charges to the WIC NSA grant. Program management activities including accounting, auditing, budgeting and outreach. Some costs while allowable require prior approval from the Department and/or the USDA.
All uses must comply with he Federal Regulations (7 CFR 246 and Part 200 Federal Uniform Guidance); and State WIC Policy and Procedure Manual;
Reports
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.
Account Identification
827004900
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$100,000
Program Accomplishments
n/a
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Title 7, Part 246, United States Code of Federal Regulations.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Statewide
Headquarters Office
Springfield
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $50,000
FY 2018 : $50,000
FY 2019 : $50,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| FCSDQ00670-FCSDQ00670 | Illinois Hunger Coalition | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 75,000 |