The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Transitional Housing FFY21. Grants will be made with Improving Criminal Justice Response and FFY21 funds. A total of $2,830,000 in funding in VOCA is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.<\/p>\n
This funding opportunity will support transitional housing services for persons whose housing needs arise from or are a cause of their victimization. Eligible clients include adults (and, when appropriate, their dependent children) and victims of crimes, including, but not limited to, domestic violence (including intimate partner violence), human trafficking, anti-LGBTQ+ violence, and forced labor.<\/p>\n
The program narrative must thoroughly explain housing models and rent structures. Applicants are responsible for including personnel costs in their budget and budget narrative needed to accomplish program requirements. Funding for this program is limited to salary and benefits for personnel providing direct services and direct supervision of victim service providers. If the chosen housing model involves the agency serving as landlord, landlord and service provision roles must be listed as separate staff. Applicants must explain how these roles will be clearly distinct. A case manager position is mandatory for each program.<\/p>\n
Agencies must be registered in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal,\u00a0https:\/\/grants.illinois.gov\/portal\/<\/a>, to become eligible to apply for an award. Applicants must be in good standing with all GATA pre-qualification requirements and received approval of the Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) SFY 23, before the execution of the grant agreement.<\/p>\n Eligible applications must:<\/p>\n See Section C, page 13 of NOFO for further information.<\/p>\n Completed application materials must be emailed to\u00a0cja.VOCA.transitional.housing@illinois.gov<\/a>\u00a0by\u00a05:00 P.M., January 18, 2023,<\/strong>\u00a0to be considered for funding. Proposals will not be accepted by mail, fax, or in-person. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Late submissions will not be reviewed.<\/p>\n Grants available through this funding opportunity are a portion of a VOCA FFY21. A minimum of $2,830,905 dollars will be made available through this funding opportunity.<\/p>\n Funding is available for the period of March 1, 2023, through February 29, 2024.<\/p>\n Technical assistance recordings providing additional information regarding this funding opportunity will be available for viewing beginning on\u00a0December 12, 2022.<\/strong><\/p>\n Information provided during this webinar recording will be unofficial and not binding on the state.<\/p>\n Agencies interested in applying are asked to submit an online Notice of Intent by December 20, 2022.<\/p>\nEligible Applicants<\/h2>\n
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