0627 Notice of Funding Opportunity (710)

 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) - Summary Information

Agency-specific Content for the Notice of Funding Opportunity

1. Program Description
   1. Scope of Services

      The scope of activities for this Ambassador program is in direct response to the stipulated intent of the Williams and Colbert Consent Decrees to provide all Class Members, family members and significant others, information about their rights as a Class Member under the terms of the Consent Decrees. These activities will be initiated through individual face-to-face engagement and group/community meetings with Class Members to discuss the Consent Decree, rights of choice in decision making, the next process of an assessment, transition activities and ongoing community supports.

      The Grantee shall administer the Ambassador Program and maintain a network of Ambassadors to deliver the activities described herein. Ambassadors are Consent Decree Class Members who have transitioned from Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities (SMHRFs) or Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) into community living and have completed a minimum of 20 hours of training specific to providing peer support services. The Ambassadors visit the SMHRFs or SNFs to speak about hope, recovery, resilience, their journey in transitioning to the community and conduct open question/answer discussion. They also share their recovery stories and provide people with the hope that it is possible for them also. Ambassador support will occur on a continuous basis for the duration of the Consent Decrees. Additionally, Ambassadors will facilitate community meetings for Class Members to engage in question and answer sessions and provide introductions into Wellness and Recovery Planning

   2. Deliverables

      Performance Requirements:

      The Grantee will deliver the following:

      1. Schedule and hold at least one individual face-to-face meeting with each consenting resident of the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) or Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facility (SMHRF) to provide Peer support and information on integrated community-based living options and support services. Repeat meetings will be held if requested by the Class Member, as often as desired.
      2. Re-engage Class Members, at least quarterly, who refuse to consider consent for the Resident Review assessment or who refused to consider moving forward with transition, if found appropriate for community re-integration.
      3. Engage residents' family members or guardians in ongoing discussions, as desired or requested about transition/moving from SNF or SMHRF to the least restrictive community-based setting, preferably Permanent Supportive Housing or appropriate housing options.
      4. Hold informational question and answer sessions with Class Members as often as requested to address the array of realities on community resources and living independently; e.g., how resources are obtained, what is defined as an alternative resource, explanation on access to services and ongoing supports, navigating the community, accessing ancillary supports, etc.
      5. Facilitate and speak at monthly community meetings or community forums in the SNFs or SMHRFs to share information on transition options to larger audiences.
      6. Provide information to residents of SNFs or SMHRFs, based on lived experience, during the first face to face meeting, or as requested, on the array of mental health services by explaining the supports they receive in the community such as ACT, CST, medication administering and monitoring, representative payee services, supportive employment, peer support and Psycho-social Rehabilitation.
      7. Explain to residents and family or guardians the "Next Steps" in the ongoing implementation processes of the Williams and Colbert Consent Decrees, as requested.
   3. Payment

      Reference the Uniform Grant Agreement, Article IV Payment, Section 4.2 Return of Grant Funds and 4.3 Cash Management Improvement Act of 1990. Payment will be issued monthly and reconciled with reported allowable expenses.

   4. Performance Measures
      1. Number of unduplicated Class Members approached at the respective SNFs or SMHRFs for Ambassador activities.
      2. Number of unduplicated Class Members engaged at the respective SNFs or SMHRFs in Ambassador activities.
      3. Number of interested newly admitted Class Members to SMHRFs and SNFs.
      4. Number of interested newly admitted Class Members to SMHRFs and SNFs who had a face to face contact by Ambassadors, within 90 days post admission.
      5. Number of unduplicated Class Members interested in a duplicated contact with an Ambassador.
      6. Number of unduplicated Class Members interested in a duplicated contact with an Ambassador who was engaged by an Ambassador.
      7. Number of Class Members who refused to engage with an Ambassadors.
      8. Number of Class Members reporting issues or concerns regarding transition activities.
      9. Number of Class Members reporting issues or concerns regarding transition activities who had a follow up contact completed by an Ambassador.
      10. Number of Family Members or Guardians interested in speaking with Ambassadors.
      11. Number of Family Members or Guardians interested in speaking with Ambassadors who were engaged in conversation about the Consent Decree.
      12. Number of SMHRF or SNF's who held a community meeting, facilitated by an Ambassador, convened during the quarter.
      13. Number of Community meetings facilitated in the SMHRF or SNF with an Ambassador present.
      14. Number of Class Members interested in visiting a Drop-In Center.
      15. Number of Class Members escorted to a Drop-In Center.
      16. Number of Class Members interested in going out for leisure activities outside of the SMHRF or SNF.
      17. Number of Class Members engaged in leisure activities outside of the SMHRF or SNF i.e. Went out for coffee, out to a restaurant, out for a walk, to a museum, etc.
      18. Number of Class Members interested in an assessment.
      19. Number of Class Members referred for an assessment.
      20. Number of Ambassadors employed.
      21. Number of Ambassadors who have completed 20 hours of training
   5. Performance Standards
      1. 100% of interested newly admitted Class Members to SNFs or SMHRFs had a face to face contact by an Ambassador, within 90 days post admission.
      2. 100% of unduplicated Class Members interested in a duplicated contact with an Ambassador were engaged by an Ambassador
      3. 100% of Class Members reporting issues or concerns regarding transition had a follow up contact completed by an Ambassador.
      4. 100% of guardians or family members interested in speaking with an Ambassador were engages in conversation about the Consent Decree.
      5. 90% of SNFs or SMHRFs will have a community meeting, facilitated by an Ambassador, convened quarterly.
      6. 100% of Class Members interested in visiting a Drop-In Center were escorted to a DIC.
      7. 90% of Class Members interested in going out for leisure activities outside of the SMHRF or SNF were obliged.
      8. 100% of Class Members interested in an assessment were referred for one.
      9. 100% of Ambassadors have completed 20 hours of training.
2. Funding Information

   This NOFO is considered a grant agreement and is a competitive application for funding. It is not a guarantee of funding.

   Applicants must submit a program plan which supports the level of funding (See NOFO Summary Information above) and detailed service delivery and deliverables (See Section A). This award utilizes state appropriated funds.

   1. Funding Restrictions

      IDHS/DMH is not obligated to reimburse applicants for expenses or services incurred prior to the complete and final execution of the grant agreement and filing with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.

   2. Allowable Costs

      Allowable costs are those that are necessary, reasonable and permissible under the law and can be found in 2 CFR 200 - Subpart E - Cost Principles.

   3. Unallowable Costs

      Please refer to 2 CFR 200 - Subpart E - Cost Principles to see a collection of unallowable costs.

   4. Indirect Cost Rate Requirements

      Please refer to 2 CFR 200.414 regarding Indirect (F&A) Costs. To charge indirect costs to a grant, agencies must have an annually negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA). If the agency has multiple NICRAs, IDHS will accept only the lesser rate:

      1. Federally Negotiated Rate: Organizations that receive direct federal funding may have an indirect cost rate that was negotiated with the Federal Cognizant Agency. Illinois will accept the federally negotiated rate.
      2. State Negotiated Rate: The organization must negotiate an indirect cost rate with the State of Illinois by completing an indirect cost rate proposal in the CARS system if they do not have a Federally Negotiated Rate or elect to use the De Minimis Rate.
      3. De Minimis Rate: Any non-Federal entity that does not have a current negotiated (including Provisional) rate, except for those non-Federal entities described in appendix VII, Paragraph D.1.b of Part 200, may elect to charge a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total direct costs (MTDC) which may be used indefinitely.
      4. Elect to decline any indirect cost rate: Grantees have discretion not to claim payment for indirect costs. Grantees that elect not to claim indirect costs cannot be reimbursed for indirect costs. The organization must record an election of "No Indirect Costs" into CARS.
   5. Renewals

      This program will be awarded as a 12-month term agreement with two, one-year renewal options. Renewals are at the sole discretion of the IDHS and are contingent on meeting the following criteria:

      1. Applicant has performed satisfactorily during the most recent past-funding period;
      2. All required reports have been submitted on time, unless a written exception has been provided by the Division;
      3. No outstanding issues or outstanding Corrective Action Plans (CAPs) are present (i.e. in good standing with all pre-qualification requirements); and
      4. Funding for the budget year has been appropriated in the state's approved fiscal year budget.
         
3. Eligibility Information
   1. Eligible Applicants

      This funding opportunity is not limited to those who currently have an award.  This funding opportunity is open to all areas in Illinois.

      
      Prior to applying for any Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), every applicant must first be registered and prequalified through the following steps, and continue to maintain prequalification status with current information at all times during which it has an active Federal, Federal pass-through or State award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency. This must be done on or before the application's due date (See Box 17 of the NOFO Summary above) or the application CANNOT be accepted for review.

      1. Apply for or update their DUNS number. This must be done annually.
      2. Apply for or update their SAM registration and receive a SAM cage code. This must be done yearly.
      3. Be registered and in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State. (This is not required of governmental entities and schools.)
      4. Register with the GATA/CSFA system at https://grants.illinois.gov/registration/.
      5. Register and access both the IDHS Community Service Agreement (CSA) tracking system and the Centralized Repository Vault (CRV).

         During pre-qualification, verifications are performed to ensure the applicant is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List; not on the Illinois Stop Payment list; and not on the Department of Healthcare and Family Services Provider Sanctions List.

         In addition, the following must be submitted before an award can be made. The due date for the following is APRIL 15, 2021, 5:00 PM CST:

         1. Fiscal and Administrative Risk Assessment (ICQ) for the fiscal year you are applying. Grantees must complete this on the GATA/CSFA system. Be sure to click "submit" to submit your answers when complete. This is done only once per entity per fiscal year.
         2. Programmatic Risk Assessment (PRA). Potential grantees must submit a Programmatic Risk Assessment for each grant applied for. This must be done for each program applied for.
   2. Cost Sharing or Matching: Not required.
   3. Indirect Cost Rate: See Section B Funding Information, #4 Indirect Cost Rate Requirements.
   4. Other: Two applications may be submitted per entity. One application may be submitted for the Colbert Consent Decree and one for the Williams Consent Decree. A Separate application and Program Proposal are required for each consent decree. Each application will have a suffix already included on line 6 of the application. The correct application must be used.
      
4. Application and Submission Information
   1. Application Packet

      Each applicant must have access to the internet. Applicants may obtain application forms at the Division's Grant Information website https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=130322. It is the responsibility of each applicant to monitor that website and comply with any instructions or requirements relating to the NOFO.

   2. Questions

      IDHS encourages inquiries concerning this funding opportunity and welcomes the opportunity to answer questions from applicants. Questions and DHS/DMH Responses "Q&A" will be posted to the DMH Grant Information website and updated periodically at the following link https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=131584.

      Questions about this NOFO, must be sent via email to DHS.DMHGrantApp@illinois.gov.  "The subject line of the email MUST state: "Program 710 Outreach - Question(s)". Questions will only be accepted electronically.

   3. Content and Form of Application Submission
      1. Each applicant is required to submit a Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance. This is a 3-page document with the first page already completed by the Division of Mental Health. This document must be signed and dated by the applicant.
         1. Williams Consent Decree (WCD)
         2. Colbert Consent Decree (CCD)

            A Separate application and Program Proposal are required for each consent decree. Each application will have a suffix on line 6 CSFA Title.

            For example, if an applicant applies for funding for Williams services and Colbert services, they must submit two applications and two budgets, one associated with each consent decree for the program.

            1. Page 1 of the applications are pre-populated with the appropriate suffix code. Applicants do not need to complete anything on Page 1.
            2.  On Page 3, applicants will need to include only the amount, for which they are applying, for the specific consent decree on each individual application
      2. Program Proposal
         1. A Program Proposal for each consent decree is required
            1. Each Program Proposal must be specific to the Consent Decree (Williams or Colbert)
         2. The Program Proposal shall not exceed 10 pages. If there are more than 10 pages, the remaining pages will not be reviewed 
         3. Attachments must not contain criteria information. Attachments are NOT included in the page limitations.
         4. The Program Proposal, including attachments should be sequentially page numbered.
         5. All documents must be typed using 12-point type,100% magnification and use black typeface on a white background, Except for letterhead and stationery for letter(s) of support.
         6. The Program Proposal must be typed single-spaced with 1-inch margins on all sides.
         7. The PDF submission must be on 8 1/2 x 11-inch page size .
         8. The submission shall include the 3-page Uniform Application,10-page Program Proposal and attachments. These must be in PDF format and submitted as one document.
         9. The Program Proposal must include which consent decree is being applied for (Williams or Colbert).
      3. Subrecipient budget(s).
         1. All subrecipient budget(s) with narrative must be included with the application package.
         2. Subrecipient budgets shall be submitted on the DHS/DMH Budget template (GOMBGATU-3002-(R-02-17)).
   4. Submission Dates and Times
      1. To be considered for award, application materials must be in the possession of the IDHS email address DHS.DMHGrantApp@illinois.gov and by the designated date and time listed in Box 17 of the NOFO Summary above. Emails into this box are electronically date and time stamped upon arrival. For your records, please keep a copy of your email submission with the date and time the proposal was submitted, along with the email address to which it was sent. The deadline will be strictly enforced. In the event of a dispute, the applicant bears the burden of proof that the proposal was received on time at the location listed above. If an applicant experiences technical difficulties, an email must be sent to DHS.DMHGrantApp@illinois.gov prior to the submission deadline. If State systems are deemed to be working properly, it is the applicant's responsibility to ensure their application materials arrive at the appropriate email address before the submission deadline date and time.
      2. Applications and Program Proposals will only be accepted electronically and should be emailed to DHS.DMHGrantApp@illinois.gov. Those that are delivered by any other means will not be accepted and will be immediately disqualified. IDHS/DMH is under no obligation to review applications that do not comply with the above requirements.
      3. Applicants will receive an email to notify them that the application was received and if it was received by the due date and time. The email reply will be sent to the original sender of the application and program proposal. Applications and program proposals received after the due date and time will not be considered for review and funding. There will be no exceptions.
      4. Submit the completed Application,10-page Program Proposal and attachments as a single document to: DHS.DMHGrantApp@illinois.gov. The submission must not be encrypted.
      5. The subject line of the email MUST state: "Your Organization's Name; Program 710 Outreach (Specify Williams or Colbert)" and be in the following order: 
         1. Uniform State Grant Application (3-page document) (Not included in page limit)
         2. Program Proposal (Must not exceed 10 pages; if there are more than 10 pages, the remaining pages will not be reviewed).
         3. Attachments (Not included in page limit). This would include Linkage Agreements (if applicable). Attachments must not contain criteria information.
      6. The following mandatory documents must be submitted prior to the due date listed in Box 17 of the NOFO Summary above:
         1. Uniform Grant Application (UGA) for State Grant Assistance
         2. Program Proposal
         3. Subrecipient budget(s)
         4. Uniform Grant Budget (UGB) submitted in the CSA Tracking System.
   5. Budget Requirements
      

      A budget and budget narrative need to be completed in the CSA tracking system. There is space when preparing the budget on each line item for the budget narrative. Instructions for the CSA Tracking System can be found at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61069. For Budget Information click on https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=95348.

      1. A separate Budget must be submitted for each Consent Decree and the following suffix used:
         1. Williams Consent Decree (WCD)
         2. Colbert Consent Decree (CCD)

            For example, if an applicant applies for funding for Williams services and Colbert services, they must submit two applications and two budgets, one associated with each consent decree for the program.

            On page 1 of the budget entry, the applicant MUST also include additional coding on the budget in the CSA system for the NOFO suffix.

            1. For Williams budgets, please enter NOFO suffix WCD
            2. For Colbert budgets, please enter NOFO suffix CCD
      2. A Budget Template and Instructions can be used as a tool to assist in determining expenses; however, the final budget must be completed in the CSA Tracking System. The pdf budget or paper copy will not be accepted nor should be included in the application packet
      3. The budget narrative should describe how the specified resources and personnel have been allocated for services and activities described in the budget.
      4. The budget should be prepared to reflect a full fiscal year.
   6. Dun and Bradstreet Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number and System for Award Management (SAM)

      Applicant must annually apply or update their DUNS number and their SAM registration and receive a SAM cage code, and continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency. The IDHS cannot make an award to an applicant until the applicant has complied with all applicable DUNS and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully complied with the requirements by the time the State awarding agency is ready to make an award, the IDHS may determine that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award and use that determination as a basis for making an award to another applicant.

   7. Funding Restrictions

      IDHS/DMH is not obligated to reimburse applicants for expenses or services incurred prior to the complete and final execution of the grant agreement and filing with the Illinois Office of the Comptroller.

   8. Agreement Terms

      The term of the agreement will be July 1, 2021 and continuing through June 30, 2022 and will require the mutual consent of both parties, be dependent upon the Grantee's performance and adherence to program requirements and the availability of funds. IDHS may withdraw this Notice of Funding Opportunity at any time prior to the actual time a fully executed agreement is filed with the State of Illinois Comptroller's Office.
      

5. Application Review Information

   Program Proposal Criteria

   The maximum possible score is 100 points. All submissions will be reviewed, evaluated and based on the Criteria listed below. The purpose of this section is for the applicant to present the agency description, history, achievements, service description, financial overview and future.

   Criteria	Purpose	Score
   Executive Summary	The purpose of this section is for the applicant to present the agency description, history, achievements, service description, financial overview, and future plans.	5
   Capacity - Agency Qualifications/Organizational Capacity	The purpose of this section is for the applicant to present an accurate picture of the agency's ability to meet and execute the program requirements, including physical plant, personnel, and training.	15
   Need - Description of Need	The purpose of this section is for the applicant to provide a clear and accurate picture of the need for these services within the community and how the proposed project will meet these needs. In addition, identification of stakeholders, and specific data or other evidence that demonstrates how the proposal supports the grant program purpose should be included.	10
   Quality - Description of Program Services	The purpose of this section is for the applicant to provide a detailed, clear, and accurate picture of its intended program design that indicates its ability to satisfy the requirements of the grant program.	30
   Data Collection, Evaluation and Reporting	The purpose of this section is for the applicant to describe how they intend to ensure accountability at all levels of service provision, IDHS is implementing the practice of performance-based contracting with its Grantee agencies. The articulation and achievement of measurable outcomes help to ensure that we are carrying out the most effective programming possible. At a minimum, Grantees will be expected to collect, and report data indicators and measures as described in this NOFO.	10
   Resource Availability	The purpose of this section is for the applicant to describe what resources and other knowledge, skill and abilities in addition to those specific to the duration of the funding cycle the applicant possesses or will budget for in order to support the objective of this program.~	20
   Budget and Budget Narrative	The purpose of this section is to evaluate the budget for Narrative Inclusion, Fiscal Soundness and Programmatic Soundness.	10

   Proposals will be reviewed by IDHS/DMH staff familiar with the requirements of the program including services to be performed in specified geographic location, if applicable. Review team members will have no conflicts of interest and will read and evaluate proposals independently.

   Merit-Based Evaluation Appeal Process

   Competitive program grant appeals are limited to the merit-based evaluation process only. Evaluation scores cannot be protested. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal.

   An appeal must be submitted electronically, in accordance with the grant application document, to DHS.DMHGrantApp@illinois.gov.  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. the name and address of the appealing party;
   2. identification of the grant;
   3. a statement of reasons for the appeal

   
   Response to appeal: The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by DHS/DMH within a reasonable time period.
   

   
   Anticipated Announcement and State Award Dates

   It is anticipated that Notices of State Award (NOSA) will be made in June 2021.

   Applicants recommended for funding under this NOFO following the above review and selection process will receive a Notice of State Award (NOSA) via the Grantee Portal. It is important to keep contact information in the Grantee Portal updated since the main contact is the person notification is sent to.

   
   The NOSA shall include:

   1. The terms and conditions of the award.
   2. Specific conditions assigned to the grantee based on the potential grantee answers on the Fiscal and Administrative Risk Assessment (ICQ), the Programmatic Risk Assessment and the Merit-Based Reviews.

   The NOSA is not an authorization to begin performance or incur costs. The NOSA is a notice of the State's intention to make an award but should not be construed as a guarantee of award. A grant award is not considered to be fully executed until both parties have signed the grant agreement.

   After acceptance of the NOSA, announcement of the grant award shall be published by the awarding agency at www.grants.Illinois.gov. The grant agreement will also be published in the CSA Tracking System for signature.

   A Notice of Non-Selection shall be sent via email to the applicants not receiving awards.
   

6. Award Administration Information
   1. Administrative and National Policy Requirements

      Applicants awarded these funds shall provide services as set forth in the IDHS grant agreement and shall act in accordance with all state and federal statutes and administrative rules applicable to the provision of the services including indirect cost rate requirements in Section B Funding Information, #4 Indirect Cost Rate Requirements.

      The legal agreement between IDHS and the successful applicant(s) will be the standard IDHS Uniform Grant Agreement. If selected for funding, the applicant will be provided an IDHS grant agreement for signature and return. A sample of the agreement may be found at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=29741.

   2. Reporting

      Reporting requirements for the grant agreement shall be in accordance with the requirements set forth in Section A and shall also comply with the requirements of the Uniform Grant Agreement.

      Reporting Requirements:

      1. 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 30 days after the quarter ends.
      2. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to Paragraph 13.2 and no later than 60 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination.
      3. 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 30 days after the quarter ends.
      4. 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 60 days after this Agreement's end of the period of performance or termination.

         Grantee shall submit a quarterly Periodic Financial Report (GOMBGATU-4002 (N-08-17)) to the appropriate email address. 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.
         

         PFR Email Address for General Grants: DHS.DMHQuarterlyReports@illinois.gov

         PFR Email Address for Williams Consent Decree: DHS.DMHWilliamsInvoices@Illinois.gov

         PFR Email Address for Colbert Consent Decree: DHS.Colbert.Invoices@illinois.gov
         

         The Grantee shall submit quarterly Periodic Performance Report (GOMBGATU-4001 (N-08-17)) and the Periodic Performance Report Template by Program (PRTP) to the appropriate email address below. Reporting templates and instructions for submitting reports can be found in the Provider section of the DHS website.

         PPR and PPRT Email Address for All Grants: DHS.DMHQuarterlyReports@illinois.gov

         DMH reporting templates and detailed instructions for submitting reports can be found in the Provider section of the DHS website.
         

7. State Awarding Agency Contact(s)

   If you need to contact the Division of Mental Health, please contact:

   Barb Roberson at the following DHS.DMHGrantApp@illinois.gov
   

8. Other Information
   1. IDHS reserves the right to request additional information that could assist with its award decision. Applicants are expected to provide the additional information within a reasonable time period. Failure to provide the information could result in the rejection of the proposal.
   2. The release of this Notice of Funding Opportunity does not compel IDHS to make an award.
   3. This funding opportunity is considered a new application.
   4. Useful websites

      Apply for an Employer Identification Number (EIN) Online

      https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/apply-for-an-employer-identification-number-ein-online  

      Grant Accountability and Transparency Act website:  https://www.illinois.gov/sites/gata/Pages/default.aspx

      Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) (30ILCS 708/):  http://ilga.gov/legislation/ilcs/ilcs3.asp?ActID=3559&ChapterID=7

      2 CFR 200 Electronic Code of Federal Regulations:  http://www.ecfr.gov/

      Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles and Audit Requirements (2 CFR 200):

      https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/text-idx?tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2cfr200_main_02.tpl

      OMB Uniform Guidance:  https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/learn-grants/grant-policies/omb-uniform-guidance-2014.html

      IDHS website: www.dhs.state.il.us

      CSA Tracking System: https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=61069  

      For Budget Information click on https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=95348

   5. Mandatory Forms -- Required for All Agencies
      1. Uniform State Grant Application
      2. Program Proposal
      3. Subrecipient Budget(s) Template GOMBGATU-3002-(R-02-17)
      4. Budget using the Uniform Grant Budget (UGB) Template (in the CSA Tracking System) https://www.dhs.state.il.us/Page.aspx?item=61069)