Reproductive Health Security Grant

Application Period: 05/06/2026 - 06/08/2026 : 4pm

Technical Assistance: Offered : Yes; Mandatory : No; Date : 05/19/2026 : 11:00pm; Registration link : https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=m9daea76090e9994d7a331c54d0b83857

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State of Illinois Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Summary Information
Awarding Agency Name Public Health
Agency Contact Sarah O'Connor (sarah.oconnor@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number RHSG-27
Funding Opportunity Title Reproductive Health Security Grant
CSFA Number 482-00-3453
CSFA Popular Name RHSG
Anticipated Number of Awards 5
Estimated Total Program Funding $1,000,000
Award Range $150000 - $350000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching No
Requirements
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 05/06/2026
Application Date Range 05/06/2026 - 06/08/2026 : 4pm
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Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes
Mandatory : No
Date : 05/19/2026 : 11:00pm
Registration link :
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Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
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1. Awarding Ageancy Name: Illinois Department of Public Health
2. Agency Contatct: Name: Sarah O’Connor
a Phone: 217/524-9297
Email: sarah.oconnor@illinois.gov
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4. Type of Assistance Grant
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5. IAngsetrnucmy eOnptp: ortunity RHSG-27
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6. NFuunmdbinegr :O pportunity Title: Reproductive Health Security Grant
7. CSFA Number: 482-00-3453
8. CSFA Popular Name: N/A
9. CFDA Number(s): N/A
10 Number of Anticipated Up to 5
. Awards:
11 Estimated Total Funding 4 8 2 - 0 0 $-13540,05030, 00
.1 2 ASivnagillea bAlwe:a rd Range: $150,000-$350,000
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1 3 Funding Source: ☐ Federal or Federal pass-through
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14 Is Cost Sharing or Match ☐ Yes ☒ No
. 1 5 R In e d q ir u e ir c e t d C ? o sts Allowed? ☒ Yes ☐ No
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☐ Yes ☒ No
Restrictions on Indirect
Costs? If yes, provide the citation governing the restriction:
16 Posted Date: 5/6/2026
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17 Application Date Range: Start Date: 5/6/2026
. Leave the 'End Date' and End Date: 6/8/2026
'End Time' empty if there is End Time: 4:00pm CST
no deadline.
18 Technical Assistance Session Offered: ☒ Yes ☐ No
. Session: Session Mandatory: ☐ Yes ☒ No
Date and time:
May 19, 2026 – 11:00am to 12:00am
Conference Info/Registration Link:
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Agency-specific Content for the Notice of Funding Opportunity
A. Program Description
Notice of Funding Opportunity Intent
The Illinois Department of Public Health is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity
(NOFO) to support not-for-profit organizations, experiencing a security threat due to
the provision of reproductive health services, specifically abortion. The Reproductive
Health Security Grant Program provides funding to eligible reproductive health
care facilities in Illinois, that provide reproductive health care services, specifically
abortion and determined to be at a high risk of unlawful activity (acts of violence,
property damage, vandalism, harassment, etc.) within the State of Illinois.
Reproductive health care services include all medical, surgical, counseling, or
referral services relating to the human reproductive system, including, but not
limited to, services involving pregnancy, contraception, or the termination of a
pregnancy.
Program Details:
Given the shifting state of the law, people seeking an abortion, or any kind of
reproductive healthcare that might end with the termination of a pregnancy, may need
to pay close attention to their safety and security. Reproductive health care, including
access to birth control and safe and legal abortion care, is an essential part of health
and well-being. Laws around accessing abortion vary from state to state. Illinois law
ensures that abortion is legal for all people.
As patients come to Illinois from surrounding states to seek reproductive health
care in the wake of the overturning of Roe v. Wade, many providers fear legal
action from reactionary state governments for providing essential care. Illinois
sees over 10,000 patients a year from other states for abortion care, and that
number has increased dramatically since June of 2022. This grant program is
utilizing state general funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly. Total
amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is up to $1.0 million
dollars to approximately 5 organizations in Illinois.
Funding Information:
The Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Health and Family Services
announce a grant opportunity for not-for-profit organizations located in the State of Illinois.
Grants of up to $350,000.00 will be awarded to eligible not-for-profit organizations according
to application review that include:
 State verification that the not-for-profit organization is located within Illinois.
 Identification and substantiation of prior threats, attacks, or acts of terrorism against the
not-for-profit organization;
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AGENCY NOTE: Substantiating information may include evidence of threats or attacks by an
individual or groups of individuals (whether domestic or foreign) affiliated with or subscribing
to the beliefs of a terrorist organization, network, or cell, and also may include evidence of
threats or attacks against organizations closely related to the Applicant’s organization.
 Indication of the symbolic or strategic value of one or more of the Applicant’s sites that
renders the Project site a possible target of terrorism;
 Potential consequences to the organization if the Project site is damaged, destroyed, or
disrupted by a terrorist act;
 A vulnerability assessment conducted by experienced security, law enforcement, or
military personnel or conducted using an Agency-approved or federal Nonprofit Security
Grant Program self-assessment within the last 3 years, or since the most recent security
improvements if they occurred within the last 3 years. If a self-assessment tool is used,
provide a list of law enforcement officials or other subject matter experts consulted, if
applicable;
 Provide a description of any equipment compatibility considerations;
 Project budget and timeline;
 Grant funds may also be used to build infrastructure and capacity within your organization,
for example: increase staff, implementing an accounting or HR system, computer
equipment, desks, and more.
Grant funds must be used for target-hardening activities, which can be accomplished through the
purchase or installation of security equipment on real property (including buildings and
improvements) owned or leased by the not-for-profit organization. Grant funds may also be used to
build infrastructure and capacity within your organization, for example: increase staff, implementing
an accounting or HR system, computer equipment, desks, and more.
Contract Security Personnel is an eligible activity, including contracting with a municipal law
enforcement organization for public safety personnel. Overtime/backfill of public safety personnel is
a prohibited contractual security expense. In addition, the purchase of equipment on behalf of a
contractual security organization is also prohibited.
Training costs are allowed under this program only as described in this funding notice. Allowable
training activities are active shooter training and evacuation and security training and response
exercises for employees. All organizations claiming reimbursement for approved training activities
must provide registration of all training participants and record of attendance.
The Applicant may request up to 10% of the total grant award for management and administration
costs. Such management and administration costs shall be included in the requested grant award
amount, rather than in addition to the requested amount.
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2. Objectives
The Illinois Department of Public Health, Office of Women’s Heath and Family Services
seeks to fund Abortion Clinics, that provide reproductive health care services and
determined to be at a high risk of unlawful activity (acts of violence, property damage,
vandalism, harassment, etc.) within the State of Illinois. This funding seeks to fund
abortion clinics so they may seek whatever safety and security measures possible to
protect their clients from, physical and emotional harm.
Objective #1: Hire security or other personnel or supplement additional security
personnel needs based on identified risk.
Objective #2: Purchase and installation of approved physical security equipment to
enhance target hardening
Objective #3: Obtain training related to security and emergency preparedness for
reproductive health care staff and/or clients to prevent or respond to violence,
vandalism, harassment, threats, attacks, and other unlawful activity (i.e., Active
Shooter Training, Cybersecurity Training, etc.).
Objective #4: Support emergency planning activities in the development of security,
emergency and/or preparedness plans for the applicant’s facility and/or to conduct
vulnerability assessments for the purpose of preparedness to violence, vandalism,
harassment, threats, attacks, and other unlawful activity.
Objective #5 (optional): Purchase and installation of cybersecurity assets to include the
protection of an applicant’s network security, cloud security, endpoint security, mobile
security, application security, etc. Investments may include the installation of software
and/or hardware to detect, protect from, and prevent unwanted actors from accessing
agency information technology networks.
B. Funding Information
This award is utilizing ☐ federal pass-through, ☒ state and/or ☐ private funds.
This grant program is utilizing state general funds appropriated by the Illinois General
Assembly. Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is up to $1.0
million dollars to approximately 5 organizations in Illinois.
Anticipated start date for awards is July 1, 2026. The period of performance is 12 months and
expected to be July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027.
Applicants with one site may apply for up to $150,000 for that site. Applicants with multiple
sites may apply for up to $350,000 for up to three sites, for a maximum of $350,000 per
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organization. If an applicant applies for projects at multiple sites, regardless of whether the
projects are similar in nature, each site must have its own application and include an
assessment of the vulnerability and risk unique to each site. Failure to do so may be cause for
rejection of the application.
The Illinois Department of Public Health places health equity as a top priority. Health equity is the “basic
principle of public health that all people have a right to health”. Health equity exists when all people can
achieve comprehensive health and wellness despite their social position or any other social
factors/determinants of health. Most health disparities affect groups marginalized because of
socioeconomic status, race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, geographic location, or
some combination of these. People in such groups not only experience worse health but also tend to
have less access to the social determinants or conditions (e.g., healthy food, good housing, good
education, safe neighborhoods, disability access and supports, freedom from racism and other forms of
discrimination) that support health…. Health disparities are referred to as health inequities when they
are the result of the systematic and unjust distribution of these critical conditions. The department’s
efforts are committed to addressing health through an equity lens by empowering communities who
have been historically marginalized and developing intervention strategies with the end goal of
furthering health equity among all Illinoisans.
C. Eligibility Information
Regardless of the source of funding (federal pass-through or State), all grantees are required to register
with the State of Illinois through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) website,
https://gata.illinois.gov/, complete a prequalification process, and be determined "qualified" as described
in Section 7000.70. Registration and prequalification is required before an organization can apply for an
award.
The entity is "qualified" to be an awardee if it:
1. has an active UEI (Unique Identity ID) number;
2. has an active SAM.gov account;
3. has an acceptable fiscal condition;
4. is in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, if the Illinois Secretary of State
requires the entity's organization type to be registered. Governmental entities, school
districts and select religious organizations are not required to be registered with the Illinois
Secretary of State. Refer to the Illinois Secretary of State Business Services website:
http://www. cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/business_services/home.html;
5. is not on the Illinois Stop Payment List;
6. is not on the SAM.gov Exclusion List;
7. is not on the Sanctioned Party List maintained by HFS.
1. Eligible Applicants
The successful applicant must demonstrate that they understand how to navigate access to
reproductive care needs in Illinois and can effectively provide planning, logistical operations,
communications/technology, marketing, data and privacy protection, project management
staffing, tools, and resources necessary for project success. The applicant must provide evidence
of past work undertake to demonstrate that it has implemented successful projects that are
similar in scope. This funding seeks to fund abortion clinics so they may seek whatever safety
and security measures possible to protect their clients and themselves from, physical and
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emotional harm.
2. Cost Sharing or Matching
$0.00
3. Indirect Cost Rate
N/A
Annually, each organization receiving an award from a State grantmaking agency is required to enter
the centralized Indirect Cost Rate System and make one of the following elections for indirect costs to
State and federal pass-through grants:
I. Federal Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreement (NICRA);
II. Election of the de minimis rate;
III. Election not to charge indirect costs; or
IV. Negotiate an indirect cost rate with the State of Illinois.
The awardee shall make one election or negotiate a rate that all State agencies must accept unless
there are federal or State program limitations, caps or supplanting issues.
4. Other, if applicable
N/A
D. Application and Submission Information
1. Address to Request Application Package
Applications must be submitted via the Illinois Department of Public Health's Electronic Grants
Administration and Management System (EGrAMS), accessible at idphgrants.com.
Since high-speed internet access is not yet universally available for downloading documents or
accessing the electronic application, and applicants may have additional accessibility requirements,
applicants may request paper copies of materials by contacting:
sarah.oconnor@illinois.gov
2. Content and Form of Application Submission
The application format is provided via EGrAMS, which must be completed in its entirety.
While some of the sections in the application relate specifically to the grant program of
interest, many sections must be completed for all grant programs. Therefore, it might be
helpful for your Agency to prepare standard responses for those sections. Please note that
“Instructions” boxes appear on screens throughout the EGrAMS online application, and it is
suggested that you click on these for additional guidance and tips for completion.
3. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
Each applicant, unless the applicant is an individual or Federal or State awarding agency that is exempt
from those requirements under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved by the Federal or
State awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)), is required to:
i. Be registered in SAM before submitting its application. If you are not registered in SAM, this
link provides a connection for SAM registration: https://sam.gov/SAM/
ii. provide a valid UEI in its application; and
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iii. continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times during
which it has an active Federal, Federal pass-through or State award or an application or plan
under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency.
The State awarding agency may not make a Federal pass-through or State award to an applicant until the
applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements and, if an applicant has not fully
complied with the requirements by the time the State awarding agency is ready to make a Federal pass-
through or State award, the State awarding agency may determine that the applicant is not qualified to
receive a Federal pass-through or State award and use that determination as a basis for making a
Federal pass-through or State award to another applicant.
4. Submission Dates and Times
See 17 on Page 1 of this NOFO.
6/8/2026 by 4:00pm CST
5. Intergovernmental Review, if applicable
N/A
6. Funding Restrictions
All grant funds must be used for the sole purposes set forth in the grant proposal and application
and must be used in compliance with all applicable laws. Grant funds may not be used as matching
funds for any other grant program unless specifically allowed under grant program guidelines. Use
of grant funds for prohibited purposes may result in loss of grant award and/or place the grantee at
risk for repayment of those funds used for the prohibited purpose. Regardless of the source of
funding (federal pass-through or State), all grant-funded expenses must be compliant with Cost
Principles under Subpart E of 2CFR200 unless an exception is noted in federal or State statutes or
regulations.
Allowability
Allowable – All grant funds must be used for items that are necessary and reasonable for the proper
and efficient performance of the grant and may only be used for the purposes stated in the grant
agreement, work plan, and budget. Items must comply with all applicable state and federal
regulations.
Allocable – Grant-funded costs must be chargeable or assignable to the grant in accordance with
relative benefits received. The allocation methodology should be documented and should be
consistent across funding sources for similar costs.
Reasonable – The amounts charged for any item must be reasonable. That means the nature and
amount of the expense does not exceed what a prudent person under the same circumstances
would expend; and that the items are generally recognized as ordinary and necessary for the
performance of the grant.
Allowed Uses
Funding may be used for the following:
All grant funds must be used for items that are necessary and reasonable for the proper and
efficient performance of the grant and may only be used for the purposes stated in your grant
agreement, work plan, and budget. Grant funds are to be used to provide safety and security
for people to appropriate reproductive health and abortion services.
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Supplies and equipment. Equipment is defined as an item of property that has a per unit
acquisition cost of $5,000 or more and has an expected service life of more than one year. If it
is less than $5,000 it goes under supplies.
Supplies means all tangible personal property other than those described in Equipment. (e.g.,
A computing device is a supply if the acquisition cost is lower than the capitalization level
established by the grantee agency or the grant program, whichever is lower, regardless of the
length of its useful life.
Prior Approval ONLY
With prior approval, funding may be used for the following:
N/A
Funding Use Prohibitions
Funding may NOT be used for the following:
N/A
Additional Funding Guidance
N/A
Source Documentation. Accounting records must be supported by such source documentation as
canceled checks, bank statements, invoices, paid bills, donor letters, time and attendance records,
activity reports, travel reports, contractual and consultant agreements, and subaward documentation.
All supporting documentation must be clearly identified with the Award and general ledger accounts
which are to be charged or credited. Records must be submitted with required financial reports for all
line-item expenditures exceeding $5000 in a reporting period.
7. Other Submission Requirements
N/A
E. Application Review Information
Competitive Grant Review
1. Criteria
The successful applicant must demonstrate that they understand how to navigate access to
reproductive care needs in Illinois and can effectively provide planning, logistical operations,
communications/technology, marketing, data and privacy protection, project management staffing,
tools, and resources necessary for project success. The applicant must provide evidence of past work
undertaking to demonstrate that it has implemented successful projects that are similar in scope.
This funding seeks to fund abortion clinics so they may seek whatever safety and security measures
possible to protect their clients and themselves from physical and emotional harm.
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SCORING CRITERIA
Need Work Plan Does the applicant provide data, 20
Does the applicant provide data, facts, and/or evidence that
facts, and/or evidence that demonstrate that the proposal
demonstrate that the proposal supports the grant program purpose?
supports the grant program purpose?
Does the applicant provide a detailed
plan of the method to implement the
objective of this grant?
Capacity Scope of Work Description of the existing security 20
Does the applicant demonstrate its services within your organization. How
ability to execute the grant project will this funding expand upon your
according to project requirements? existing security measures?
Was a detailed description of why the
applying agency can successfully meet
the eligibility criteria delineated in the
NOFO?
Does the applicant describe their
experience working with the proposed
target population (both patient/callers
and clinical providers)?
.
Quality Work Plan Does the applicant demonstrate that 20
Does the applicant demonstrate that the project, in total, is well articulated
the project, in total, is well articulated and in alignment with the project
and in alignment with the project requirements?
requirements?
Does the applicant describe how you
will evaluate each component of your
project?
Clearly Defined Scope of Work Scope of Work Were the number of clients currently 20
Are target audiences clearly defined serve annually addressed?
and realistic?
Were detailed plans for increasing and
improving security within your
organization included?
Was how they will provide safety and
security to the clients and employees’
addressed?
Explain how potential consequences to
the organization if the Project site is
damaged, destroyed, or disrupted by a
terrorist act?
Was the self-assessment of the
organization addressed thoroughly for
the last 3 years. Did they describe the
tool they were using in detail?
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SMART Work Plan 20
Are objectives Specific, Measurable,
Attainable, Realistic, and Timely and
aligned with the grant guidelines?
Justifiable Budget Budget 20
Are the budget items and
justifications valid and appropriate
for the grant project?
TOTAL POINTS 100
2. Review and Selection Process
Competitive grant review
Team Review Process
Merit-based review of applications, unless disclosed above, is conducted by one or more review teams.
Each review team will consolidate scores, and final application rankings may be adjusted to address
variability between teams.
Merit-Based Review Appeal Process
For competitive grants, only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. Evaluation scores or funding
determinations/outcomes may not be contested and will not be considered by the Department's Appeals
Review Officer.
To submit an appeal, the appealing party must:
 Submit the appeal in writing and in accordance with the grant application document through
IDPH's Merit-Based Review Appeal Request Form available here:
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/ed4d113385de41feb38964a8005ce72b
 Appeals must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award notice
was published.
 Appeals must include the following information:
 The name and address of the appealing party
 Identification of the grant
 A statement of reasons for the appeal
 If applicable, documents or exhibits to support statement of reason
The IDPH Appeals Review Officer (ARO) will consider the grant-related appeals and make a
recommendation to the appropriate Deputy Director as expeditiously as possible after receiving all
relevant, requested information.
 The ARO must review the submitted Appeal Request Form for completeness and acknowledge
receipt of the appeal within 14 calendar days from the date the appeal was received.
 The ARO will utilize an Appeal Review Tool to consider the integrity of the competitive grant
process and the impact of the recommendation.
 The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by the agency within the
time period set in the request.
 The ARO shall respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to the
appealing party as to why additional time is required.
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Documentation of the appeal determination shall be sent to the appealing party and must include the
following:
 Standard description of the appeal review process and criteria
 Review of the appeal
 Appeal determination
 Rationale for the determination
 In addition to providing the written determination, the grant-making office may do the
following:
 Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and re-review all
submitted applications.
 Document improvements to the evaluation process given the findings and implement
improvements into the following year's grant evaluation process.
 Provide written notice to the appealing party as to how the identified actions will be remedied.
Appeals resolutions may be deferred pending a judicial or administrative determination when actions
concerning the appeal have commenced in a court of administrative body.
3. Anticipated Announcement and State Award Dates, if applicable.
7/1/2026
Anticipated Announcement Date (if known): 7/1/2026
Anticipated Program Start Date: 7/1/2026
Anticipated Program End Date: 6/30/2027
F. Award Administration Information
N/A
1. State Award Notices
7/1/2026
A Notice of State Award (NOSA) shall be issued to the finalists who have successfully completed all
grant award requirements and have been selected to receive grant funding.
The NOSA will specify the funding terms and specific conditions resulting from applicable pre-award risk
assessments.
The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) is exempt from utilizing the standard NOSA issued on
the GATA Grantee Portal. Successful applicants will receive an email notification from EGrAMS and
must review the funding terms and specific conditions in the grant agreement and accept utilizing an
electronically signature. Both the electronic signature in EGrAMS and a physical signature on the grant
agreement must be completed by an authorized representative of the grantee organization and
submitted to IDPH.
A Notice of Denial shall be sent to the applicants not receiving awards via EGrAMS.
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
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N/A
All grantees receiving one or more federally-funded subawards from IDPH equal to or greater than
$30,000 must provide compensation information within EGrAMS prior to issuance of an award.
Grantees will not be able to sign grant agreements or amendment agreements until this requirement is
complete. Annual completion of this requirement is necessary for multiyear grants.
3. Reporting
Four quarterly reports will be required
G. State Awarding Agency Contact(s)
Sarah O’Connor, Chief
Division of Family Health Education and Outreach
Bureau of Family Health
Illinois Department of Public Health
535 W. Jefferson, FL5
Springfield, IL 62761
H. Other Information, if applicable
N/A
Mandatory Forms -- Required for All Agencies
1. Uniform State Grant Application – Available at idphgrants.com for eligible applicants
2. New to EGrAMS, click HERE to see how to Get Started
3. Project Narrative (included in EGrAMS application)
4. Budget (included in EGrAMS application)
5. Budget Narrative (included in EGrAMS application)
Other program-specific mandatory forms:
Work Plan
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