Juvenile Justice Systems Improvement (24-444-80-1269-01) Continuation Application

Juvenile Justice Systems Improvement

FY24 Continuation Application CSFA #444-80-1269-01
Refer to the Continuation Application for Due Date

1. Program Description
   The Juvenile Justice Systems Improvement Program provides funding for program coordination, data collection and analysis, training and technical assistance, and monitoring to maintain compliance with the federal Juvenile Justice and Delinquency Prevention Act and to strengthen the Illinois juvenile justice system. The program is needed to maintain compliance with federal requirements, thereby preventing the loss of federal funds. The program's activities support juvenile justice system operations and improvements that provide public safety in terms of reduced criminal behavior as well as fiscal responsibility by promoting cost-effective, safe alternatives to secure detention and incarceration.
2. FY24 Continuation Application
   Current Providers will receive a continuation application packet via email. Providers may request additional copies of the continuation application by sending an email to DHS.YouthServicesInfo@illinois.gov
   1. This continuation application is for Fiscal Year 2024 funding for Juvenile Justice Systems Improvement (JJSI) (CSFA #444-80-1269-01)
      1. Eligibility is limited to current Juvenile Justice Systems Improvement providers funded under CSFA# 23-444-80-1269-01.
      2. Each applicant must be registered in the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal and must continue to be GATA Pre-Qualified.
      3. Applicant organizations must complete the FY24 ICQ before an award can be made. (Accessed through the Grantee Portal.) If the FY24 ICQ is not available in the Grantee Portal prior to the application due date, grantees should submit their application without the ICQ and will be notified when it becomes available.
      4. Applicant organizations must submit a complete FY24 Application Packet by the due date listed in the continuation application to DHS.YouthServicesInfo@illinois.gov. Include "CSFA# 444-80-1269-01" on the subject line.
   2. A complete application packet includes:
      1. Uniform Application for Grant Assistance (pdf)
      2. Application Summary Page and Program Narrative UPDATE
      3. FY24 Budget must be entered into CSA by application due date
      4. All Organizations must also include a signed Grantee conflict of Interest Disclosure.pdf.
   3. The Office of Community and Positive Youth Development reserves the right to request additional information from the applicant to assist in FY24 funding and programmatic decisions.