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The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority is requesting proposals for grants for Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) Training, Technical Assistance and Development (TTAD). Grants will be made with SFY2024 funds. A total of $500,000 in ARI funding is available through this solicitation for use over a period of four months with the possibility for renewal for up to 24 additional months.

5:00 p.m. (CST), December 15, 2023

Program Requirements

This funding opportunity is to identify and support an entity or entities that will provide grantees in the statewide ARI network with training, technical assistance, and development opportunities. These services will expand site capacity and effectiveness in delivering evidence-informed local supervision and services to their justice-involved clients in lieu of incarceration and implement the mission, vision, and values of ARI. The Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) will support ARI’s strategic direction by establishing a Training, Technical Assistance, and Development (TTAD) program. The TTAD program will be a collaborative effort of the ARI Oversight Board, sites, staff, clients (as applicable), and other stakeholders. TTAD services will be provided to grantee sites (local units of government and stakeholders) to build upon site capacity and capabilities in offering community-based supervision and client services in lieu of incarceration. TTAD programming will be delivered via the annual All-Sites Summit, regional trainings and workshops, and one-on-one technical assistance and coaching. Additional TTAD functions include networking/peer sharing activities, a training advisory group, and avenues to gather client input related to program development and improvement activities.

Eligibility Information

Agencies must be registered through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/, to become eligible to apply for an award.

Applicants must be in GOOD standing with all GATA pre-qualification requirements prior to application due date. Approval of the Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) SFY23 is required before the execution of the grant agreement.

Eligible Applicants

This funding opportunity is open to entities with expertise in providing training and technical assistance in topics at the intersection of public safety and public health in the adult criminal legal system. Up to three applicants will be selected to work with ARI grantees statewide. There are currently 27 sites in the ARI network.

This funding opportunity is open to a broad pool of applicants and not restricted by business type. This includes highly qualified applicants from public, private, nonprofit community-based organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501©(3) or 501©(4) of the tax code (26 U.S.C. 501©(3) or 26 U.S.C. 501©(4)). In addition to the above non-profit community-based organizations, eligible applicants include government organizations and educational organizations. Please refer to NOFO section 1. Eligible Applicants page 14.

Deadline

Completed application materials must be submitted via AmpliFund by 5:00 p.m., December 15, 2023, to be considered for funding. Proposals will not be accepted by email, mail, fax, or in-person. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. Late submissions cannot be submitted and will not be reviewed.

Available Funds

Grants available through this funding opportunity are a portion of a SFY24 grant year. A maximum of $500,000 will be made available through this funding opportunity.

Period of Performance

Funding is available for the period of March 1, 2024, through June 30, 2024.

Technical Assistance Session

Technical assistance recordings providing additional information regarding this funding opportunity will be available for viewing beginning at 5:00 p.m., November 16, 2023.

VIEW THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE WEBINAR RECORDING

Information provided during this webinar recording will be unofficial and not binding on the state.

Timeline

Reporting

Recipients must submit periodic financial reports, periodic performance reports, final financial and performance reports, and, a calendar year end financial report in accordance with the CFR Part 200 Uniform Requirements. Future awards and fund drawdowns may be withheld if reports are delinquent.

Required Documents

The following documents must be completed in AmpliFund by the 5:00 p.m. (CST), December 15, 2023, deadline for application review.

• Uniform State Grant Application
• Budget and Budget Narrative
• Performance Metrics/Performance Plan
• Implementation Schedule

Download the NOFO packet with instructions on how to apply here: Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) Training, Technical Assistance and Development (TTAD) Instructions

Questions

Questions regarding this NOFO may be submitted to CJA.AdultRedeployNOFO@illinois.gov until 5:00 p.m. (CST), December 7, 2023.

All substantive questions and responses will be posted. Updates to NOFO materials, and questions from applicants and their responses are revised weekly. View them on our website here and on AmpliFund.

Due to the competitive nature of this solicitation, applicants may not discuss this opportunity directly or indirectly with any ICJIA employee other than the respondent of this email address.

Contact Information

Mary Ann Dyar
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
CJA.AdultRedeployNOFO@illinois.gov