The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity is seeking applications for its Human Services Capital Investment Grant Program.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/15/2022
Size of the Grant: $50,000 to $250,000
Details:
DCEO and DHS have entered into an intergovernmental agreement for the following purposes: (1) for DHS to provide funds to DCEO for the administrative expenses grant award described herein; and (2) for DCEO and DHS to collaborate and cooperate on the establishment and administration of the Program. Through this NOFO, DCEO seeks one grantee to serve as an Intermediary to implement and administer the Program for eligible Capital Improvement Projects of Human Services Providers throughout the State.
The Intermediary grantee must have the capacity to receive and review applications, and issue and oversee subawards to Human Services Providers for Capital Improvement Projects. Specifically, the successful Intermediary grantee will be responsible for evaluating and selecting project applications from eligible Human Services Providers located in Illinois, disbursing grant funds, and overseeing these Projects to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and program requirements.
Funding Information
- The total amount of grant funds available for Capital Improvement project subawards to Human Services Providers is $15,000,000, which was appropriated to DCEO from the Rebuild Illinois Projects Fund. The permitted amounts of each subaward must range from $50,000 to $250,000. These funds may only be used for Capital Improvement expenditures and may not be used for administrative or operational costs, including indirect costs.
Eligibility Criteria
Human Services Provider” means a Not-for-profit Corporation in good standing to operate in the State of Illinois that provides services directly to Low-income or Marginalized populations in one of the core program divisions of DHS—mental health, rehabilitation services, substance use prevention and recovery, family and community services, developmental disabilities, and early childhood. A “Human Services Provider” is not required to be a current or former recipient of grant funds from DHS. A “Human Services Provider” includes, but is not limited to, domestic violence shelters; rape crisis centers; comprehensive youth centers; Teen Responsibility, Education, Achievement, Caring and Hope (Teen REACH) providers; supportive housing providers; developmental disability community providers; behavioral health providers; and other Community-Based Providers [20 ILCS 605/605-1030(a)].
- A Human Services Provider is eligible to receive a grant subaward through the Intermediary if the provider:
- offers services within Illinois in a manner that supports and fulfills the mission of DHS;
- has delivered services for a minimum of two years directly to Lowincome or Marginalized populations in Illinois in at least one of the core program areas of DHS—mental health, rehabilitation services, substance use prevention and recovery, family and community services, developmental disabilities, and early childhood;
- is a Not-for-profit Corporation in good standing to operate in the State of Illinois; and
- has a valid DUNS number or unique entity identifier (see 2 CFR 25.300) prior to receiving the subaward, if applicable.
- A Human Services Provider is ineligible to receive a grant subaward from an intermediary if the provider is:
- unable to meet the eligibility criteria set forth above;
- an intermediary for the program at the time of application or award;
- delinquent on payment of any State of Illinois tax obligation;
- on the Illinois Stop Payment List, the State’s debarred or suspended contractor lists, or is in default of any contractual obligation to DHS or DCEO;
- engaged in an enterprise that is unlawful or renders the provider ineligible under applicable State or federal law.
- Faith-Based Organizations
- Human Services Providers that are faith-based organizations, to be eligible for a subaward, must use grant funds to make Capital Improvements to parts of their facility (whether the facility is owned or leased) that are used exclusively to provide human services. Grant funds may not be used for projects that provide a benefit to space used for the purpose of religious worship (e.g., chapel or sanctuary, etc.). Grant funds also may not be used to improve a facility for the benefit of members, clergy or attendees participating in religious activities (such as a parking lot or an elevator).
For more information, visit Human Services Capital Investment Grant Program.
