FY25 Continuation Application CFSA 444-80-0689
Due Date: June 28, 2024 @ 11:59 pm
Program Description:
The Employment Barrier Reduction Program provides supportive services expenses (homelessness prevention, utilities, transportation/gas, uniforms, tools/equipment, etc.) to SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid recipients and applicants for DHS services who are either identified by the Community Partner or referred by the Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC). These services are designed to reduce barriers to gaining employment and to assist customers in securing and maintaining employment. In addition, the program provides access to resources which allow families to eliminate the need for TANF cash assistance or SNAP assistance and the opportunity to improve their overall financial well-being through employment.
This program uses an intermediary model of service delivery in order to serve the entire state through sub-grantees. Agreements should be in place with all sub-grantees working with the grantee and sub-grantee performance must conform to all program rules and guidelines as outlined in the program manual. Agreements with sub-grantees are subject to review and approval by the Department.
To be eligible to apply, all current grantees must be registered in the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal, meet the Pre-Qualification Process, and complete the FY25 Internal Control Questionnaire (in the GATA Grantee Portal). See Grant Application Information and Instructions webpage for more detail.
At the time of application, all Bureau grantees must submit for each grant program the following documents:
The completed documents are to be emailed by June 28, 2024, 11:59 pm to the Bureau email address Kathy.L.Jackson@illinois.gov with the subject line stating:
- Last 4 digits of CSFA #0689
- Provider Organization Name
For Example: 0689 ABC Agency
The Office of Workforce Development reserves the right to request additional information from the applicant to assist in FY25 funding and programmatic decisions.
