DFCS

Provide accurate information to low-income households about the availability and eligibility requirements, applications procedures and nutritional benefits of SNAP. Provide information to correct myths and misperceptions about SNAP and enable potentially eligible people to make an informed decision whether or not to apply. Complete pre-screening activities including basic eligibility questions, estimate potential eligibility for SNAP and benefits.

81 FR 92550 SNAP rules: 7 CFR 277, 7 CFR 272, 2 CFR 200, 2 CFR 400 Section 11(e)(8) of the food and Nutrition Act of 2008

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The contracted Provider is required to meet all standard terms, conditions and certifications as delineated in their approved SNAP Outreach Plan. In addition, the contracted Provider must execute the following deliverables: -Disseminate application and education materials on SNAP benefits to potentially-eligible persons in their service area. -Assist individuals in the application process for SNAP benefits. -Increase capacity of contractor staff to provide accurate, comprehensive information on SNAP by providing technical assistance, training and program development services. -Provide case management and/or follow-up assistance, when necessary, to SNAP applicants and recipients in the provision of ongoing assistance and the identification of outcomes and potential barriers. -Enhance partnerships with state-level SNAP administrators in the provision of ongoing assistance and the identification of outcomes and potential barriers.

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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

Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;

Renewal Applications Only

• Low-income households currently served or non-participating potentially eligible to participate, including seniors, working people legal immigrants.

Formula 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. State agencies must submit required documentation to FNS.

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MBR excepted; reimbursement based on monthly reporting

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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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Providers are eligible for reimbursement of up to 50 percent of allowable expenses based on Outreach Plan and Budget approved by IDHS and USDA. Providers responsible for securing non-federal funding for SNAP Outreach expenses/activities.

The SNAP Outreach Program is a 50% reimbursement pass-through program funded by USDA. Only costs approved in the annual SNAP Outreach State Plan are allowable.

Providers are eligible for reimbursement of up to 50 percent of allowable expenses based on Outreach Plan and Budget approved by IDHS and USDA. Providers responsible for securing non-federal funding for SNAP Outreach expenses/activities.

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).

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.

8040849SO

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$75,000 - $550,000

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Statewide

Springfield

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• Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program—Education Program (SNAP-Ed) • The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) • Special Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) • WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) • Commodity Supplemental Nutrition Program (CSFP)

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7/1/2021

FY 2017 : $2,000,000
FY 2018 : $2,000,000
FY 2019 : $2,000,000