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We are looking for a Grant Specialist I to work at the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority in the Federal and State Grants Unit (FSGU). FSGU offers a rich environment for a self-driven person desiring to enhance community-based programming and strengthen relationships with partner agencies. Grant Specialist I responsibilities include monitoring grantee performance, budgets, ensuring compliance with grant regulations, and site visits.
The ideal candidate for this role should have superior organizational skills, exceptional time management skills, and experience working in grant programs and/or with public funds. The Grant Specialist I will maintain relationships with grantees, and will aid in serving the public by ensuring grantee success in effective and growing programs.
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is issuing a funding opportunity for the reimbursement of expenses of procuring live scan fingerprinting equipment to improve the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of criminal history records submitted by Illinois justice system agencies. Grants will be made with FFY23 National Criminal History Improvement Program (NCHIP) funding. A total of $1,900,629 is available through this solicitation.
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for funding under the R3 priorities of Youth Development/Violence Prevention. Grants will be made with SFY27 and SFY28 funds. A total of $15 million in funding in Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for funding under the R3 priorities of Reentry/Economic Development/ Civil Legal Aid. Grants will be made with SFY27 and SFY28 funds. A total of $35 in funding in Restore, Reinvest, Renew (R3) is available through this solicitation for use over a period of 12 months.