Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program

Application Period: 02/20/2026 - 04/10/2026 : 12:00pm

Technical Assistance: No

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State of Illinois Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Summary Information
Awarding Agency Name Human Services
Agency Contact Melanie Kluzek (Melanie.M.Kluzek@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number 27-444-80-0170-01
Funding Opportunity Title Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
CSFA Number 444-80-0170
CSFA Popular Name SFMNP
Anticipated Number of Awards 1
Estimated Total Program Funding $13,500
Award Range $13500 - $0
Source of Funding Federal
Cost Sharing or Matching No
Requirements
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs Yes : Indirect costs cannot be compensated without an election or a
negotiated rate on file with the State of Illinois. All applicants are
encouraged to utilize Indirect Cost as other budget categories will not
be allowed to capture costs incurred for common or joint objectives
and that cannot be readily identified with a particular final cost
objective including but not limited to:
-Costs of operating and maintaining your organization’s facilities
-General Administrative Expenses
-Property Insurance
-Administrative Support
-Clerical Support
eCFR :: Appendix IV to Part 200, Title 2 -- Indirect (F&A) Costs
Identification and Assignment, and Rate Determination for Nonprofit
Organizations
Posted Date 02/20/2026
Application Date Range 02/20/2026 - 04/10/2026 : 12:00pm
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Technical Assistance Session No

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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) – Paper Benefits
27-444-80-0170-01
1. Basic Information (CSFA Data Section)
i. Required Information:
A. Awarding Agency Name
B. Funding Opportunity Title
C. Announcement Type
D. Funding Opportunity Number
E. Assistance Listing Number(s)
Items A through E are included in the CSFA Data Table below.
Description Content
Awarding Agency Name Illinois Department of Human Services
Agency Division Name Division of Family and Community Services, Office of Family Wellness
Agency Contact Melanie Kluzek, Commodity and Special Nutrition Programs Administrator
Melanie.M.Kluzek@illinois.gov
217-720-9111
Announcement Type Competitive
Initial Announcement
Funding Opportunity Title Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Funding Opportunity 27-444-80-0170-01
Number
Application Posting Date 2/20/2026
Application Closing Date 4/10/2026 12:00 PM CST
Catalog of State Financial 444-80-0170
Assistance (CSFA) Number
Catalog of State Financial Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
Assistance (CSFA) Name
Assistance Listing 93.667 and 10.576
Number(s) (Federal)
Awarding Source Federal/Federal Pass-Through
Estimated Total Minimum of $13,500 for SFY27
Program Funding Amount
Anticipated Number of 1 total award – for service area of City of Chicago
Awards
Award Range Minimum of $13,500 for SFY27
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Cost Sharing/Matching No
Requirement?
Indirect Costs Allowed? Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Yes – 15%
Costs?
Technical Assistance No
Session Offered
F. Funding Details
1. Total Amount of Funding
a. The Department expects to award approximately a minimum of $13,500 for SFY27.
b. The source of funding for this program is Federal or Federal Pass-Through funds.
2. Number of Grant Awards
a. The Department anticipates funding approximately one (1) grant award to provide this
program.
3. Expected Dollar Amount of Individual Grant Awards
a. The Department anticipates that the dollar amount of individual awards will be a minimum
of $13,500 for SFY27.
4. Average Amount of Funding per Grant Award in previous years.
a. Average funding amount for this grant award program in previous years was $13,500 for
SFY26 (excepted from NOFO in SFY26).
5. Renewal or Supplementation of Existing Projects Eligibility
a. Applications for renewal or supplementation of existing projects are eligible to compete
with applications for new State awards.
b. Successful applicants under this NOFO may be eligible to receive two subsequent one-year
grant renewals for this program. Renewals are at the discretion of the Department and are
based on sufficient appropriation and performance criteria including, but not limited to:
i. Grantee has performed satisfactorily during the previous reporting period.
ii. All required reports have been submitted on time, unless a written exception has been
provided by the Division/Department.
iii. No outstanding issues are present (e.g., in good standing with all pre-qualification
requirements and no outstanding corrective action, etc.)
6. Sub-Recipient Agreements
a. Sub-Recipient Agreement(s) and budgets must be pre-approved by the Department and on
file with the Department. Sub-Recipients are subject to all provisions of this Agreement.
The successful applicant Agency shall retain sole responsibility for the performance and
monitoring of the sub-recipient.
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7. Funding restrictions
a. Pre-Award Costs
i. Pre-Award costs are allowable for this award.
ii. IDHS grants are governed by 2 CFR. Part 200, Subpart E-Cost Principles. Principles and
30 ILCS 708 which include information on allowable costs, audit requirements, and
financial records.
b. Indirect Costs
i. Indirect Costs may be applied to this grant award.
8. The release of this NOFO does not obligate the Illinois Department of Human Services to make
an award.
G. Key Dates
1. Application Posting Date 2/20/2026
2. The Department must receive the Preliminary Submission materials (Letter of Intent, etc.):
Due on N/A
3. The Department must receive the Full Application: Due on 4/10/2026 at 12:00PM CST.
4. Anticipated Award Date: TBD
5. Anticipated Start Dates and Periods of Performance for new grant awards.
a. Subject to appropriation, the grant period will begin no sooner than 7/1/2026 and will
continue through 6/30/2027 with the option to renew for two more years.
H. Executive Summary:
The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) administers the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition
Program (SFMNP) in conjunction with the Illinois Department on Aging (DoA) through an
Intergovernmental Agreement for participating counties except for the City of Chicago.
DHS is seeking a grantee with demonstrated capacity to administer the SFMNP program for the
City of Chicago in accordance with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and
Nutrition Services (FNS) regulations Chapter II, Title 7 CFR, part 249.
Objectives of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) # 10.576, Senior Farmers' Market
Nutrition Program (SFMNP): (1) provide resources in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared,
locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and herbs from farmers' markets, roadside stands, and
community supported agriculture (CSA) programs to low-income seniors; (2) increase the
domestic consumption of agricultural commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of
domestic farmers' markets, roadside stands, and CSAs; and (3) develop or aid in the development
of new and additional farmers' markets, roadside stands, and CSAs.
Objectives of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) # 93.667, Social Services Block Grant
(SSBG): (1) To prevent, reduce, or eliminate dependency; (2) to achieve or maintain self-
sufficiency; (3) to prevent neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children and adults; (4) to prevent or
reduce inappropriate institutional care; and (5) to secure admission or referral for institutional
care when other forms of care are not appropriate.
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Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program Purpose and Eligibility Information:
The Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to improve the nutritional
status of low-income individuals at least 60 years of age and older, by increasing access to and
consumption of fresh, nutritious, and locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and cut herbs
purchased from participating FMNP farmers at farmers' markets and roadside stands.
Benefits for seniors living in Illinois who are aged 60 years of age and older with a household
income at or below 185% of the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines are distributed by SFMNP
providers and local issuing partners to be redeemed for fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, and
harvested honey at local farmers' markets and roadside stands in select counties. Nutrition
education materials, including recipes, are also distributed.
I. Agency Contact Information.
1. If you have questions about this NOFO, please contact Melanie Kluzek at
Melanie.M.Kluzek@illinois.gov
2. A frequently asked Question and Answer page is posted on the DHS website. Questions
submitted up to 2 business days prior to the end of the NOFO posting period, will be posted on
the website.
J. Indirect Costs
An organization must have a negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA) with the State of
Illinois, A Federal NICRA, or elect to use the 15% de minimis rate (some programs funded with
federal dollars are still subject to the 10% de minimis rate) to be reimbursed for any indirect costs
within a program. All State of Illinois grantees also have the option to select "no rate" and not
claim any indirect costs. Awardees must select an indirect cost election in the Grantee Portal on an
annual basis. Note - The election for "no rate" and "de minimis" continue indefinitely once initially
selected until a new election is made. All State of Illinois grantees receiving awards from Illinois
grant making agencies must substantiate or elect an indirect cost rate for their organization.
Grantees that wish to negotiate a rate with the State of Illinois will start their election process in
the Grantee Portal and the case will then be sent to the Crowe Resource Management Program
(CRMP) to begin negotiation. Please click on the Centralized Indirect Cost Rate System (ICRES) to
begin the indirect cost rate election process and obtain access to resources and points of contact
to assist your organization in completing this process.
2. Eligibility
i. Eligible Applicants.
A. The specific types of applicants that may apply for the grant award are:
1. A community organization or local government entity including both for-profit, public, and
private nonprofit organization that has a physical presence in Cook County with the capacity to:
a. Provide coordination of SFMNP benefits to eligible individuals through distribution/issuing
partners in the city of Chicago;
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b. Provide training to SFMNP issuing partners, nutrition education to eligible individuals,
SFMNP program outreach, referrals to other nutrition assistance programs to eligible
individuals; AND
c. The applicant has the capacity to meet Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act
requirements.
2. Successful applicants will have the characteristics and capacities listed below, including but not
limited to:
a. Have the capacity, networks, and systems in place to collaborate with existing partner
organizations (if necessary) to serve the current SFMNP caseload for the City of Chicago
(i.e., approximately 12,000 SFMNP individuals) immediately upon receipt of award;
b. Have strong organizational capacity to administer the SFMNP;
c. Have strong financial and program reporting systems in place;
d. Have the ability to comply with Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and
Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
e. Have the capacity to provide effective SFMNP program outreach;
f. Have at least 2 years of experience with collecting, compiling, storing, and reporting on
race and ethnicity data of federal nutrition assistance program participants; AND
g. Ability to collect and manage data from multiple entities (e.g., local SFMNP issuing
partners) for reporting purposes.
h. Ability to utilize an existing system or develop a system or tracking tool that will allow real-
time tracking of applicants across all issuing sites to eliminate dual participation during the
SFMNP season, and the ability to address any instances of dual participation.
B. The applicant must meet the Registration, Pre-qualification requirements and any other
mandatory requirements listed in this funding opportunity.
1. Applicants must provide the following information via the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal annually
to be registered with the State of Illinois as an awardee:
a. Organization name and contact information
b. Federal Employee Identification Number (FEIN)
c. Unique Identity Number (UEI)
d. Organization type
2. Applicants must be prequalified; therefore, applications from entities that have not
prequalified prior to and are not prequalified on the due date of this application will NOT be
reviewed and will NOT be considered for funding. Items a) through e) below are the
prequalification requirements.
a. Unique Entity Identifiers and SAM Registration: Each applicant (unless the applicant is an
individual or State awarding agency that is exempt from those requirements under 2 CFR §
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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.gov before the application due date.
ii. Provide a valid unique entity identifier (UEI) in its application.
iii. Continue to maintain an active SAM registration with current information at all times
during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration by the
awarding agency.
iv. The State Agency may not make an award until applicant has fully complied to all UEI
and SAM requirements.
v. The State Agency may determine that an applicant is not qualified if they have not
complied to requirements and use that determination as a basis to award another
applicant or applicants.
b. Must be in "good standing" with the Illinois Secretary of State if the Illinois Secretary of
State requires the entity's organization type to be registered.
c. Must not be on the Illinois Stop Payment List
d. Must not be on the Sam.gov Exclusion List
e. Must not be on the Medicaid Sanctions List (DHFS Provider Sanctions List)
3. Additional Mandatory Requirements
a. N/A
C. Eligibility factors for the principal investigator or project director:
1. Must have a physical presence in Cook County and be able to serve the current SFMNP
caseload for the city of Chicago effective upon receipt of award.
D. Successful Applicants will not receive an award if pre-award requirements are not met. Qualified
status is re-verified nightly. If the entity's status changes, an email notice is sent to the designated
entity representative with a link to the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal.
E. See Section number I(F) for funding restrictions, if applicable.
F. Other factors that would disqualify an applicant or application include:
1. N/A
G. Limit on number of applications.
1. Agencies will be limited to 1 application for the City of Chicago service area for administering
the SFMNP program.
ii. Cost Sharing:
A. Providers are not required to participate in cost sharing or provide match.
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3. Program Description
This section contains the full program description of the funding opportunity.
i. Required Information
A. The general purpose of the funding is to award a contract to a provider with a physical presence in
Cook County and the capacity to administer and meet the current SFMNP caseload (i.e.,
approximately 12,000 individuals) in the City of Chicago, and is expected to provide benefits to
eligible individuals to purchase eligible SFMNP foods to increase the consumption of agricultural
commodities and awareness of Farmers’ Markets and Roadside stands for the public good.
1. Objective of CFDA# 10.576, Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP): (1) provide
resources in the form of fresh, nutritious, unprepared, locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey,
and herbs from farmers’ markets, roadside stands, and community supported agriculture (CSA)
programs to low-income seniors; (2) increase the domestic consumption of agricultural
commodities by expanding or aiding in the expansion of domestic farmers’ markets, roadside
stands, and CSAs; and (3) develop or aid in the development of new and additional farmers’
markets, roadside stands, and CSAs.
The Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is designed to improve the nutritional
status of low-income seniors by increasing access to and consumption of fresh, nutritious, and
locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and cut herbs purchased from participating FMNP
farmers at farmers’ markets and roadside stands. Benefits for seniors living in Illinois who are
aged 60 years of age and older with a household income at or below 185% of the Federal
Poverty Income Guidelines are distributed by SFMNP providers and local issuing partners to be
redeemed for fresh fruits, vegetables, cut herbs, and harvested honey at local farmers' markets
and roadside stands in select counties. Nutrition education materials, including recipes, are
also distributed.
2. Objectives of Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) # 93.667, Social Services Block
Grant (SSBG): (1) To prevent, reduce, or eliminate dependency; (2) to achieve or maintain self-
sufficiency; (3) to prevent neglect, abuse, or exploitation of children and adults; (4) to prevent
or reduce inappropriate institutional care; and (5) to secure admission or referral for
institutional care when other forms of care are not appropriate.
B. The State agency's funding priorities or focus areas.
1. IDHS is working to counteract systemic racism and inequity, and to prioritize and maximize
diversity throughout its service provision process. This work involves addressing existing
institutionalized inequities, aiming to create transformation, and operationalizing equity and
racial justice. It also focuses on the creation of a culture of inclusivity for all regardless of race,
gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.
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C. Goals and objectives of the Program
1. Goal of SFMNP is to improve the nutritional status of low-income seniors by increasing access
to and consumption of fresh, nutritious, and locally grown fruits, vegetables, honey, and cut
herbs purchased from participating FMNP farmers at farmers’ markets and roadside stands,
and to increase awareness of and expansion of local farmers’ markets and roadside stands.
The award will contribute to achieving the programs goals and objectives by meeting nearly
50% of the state’s current SFMNP total caseload in a densely populated area where a large
proportion of underserved individuals reside.
D. Program Deliverables
1. Attend annual DHS SFMNP training by virtual telephone conference/Webex;
2. Receive, verify accuracy, and maintain security of SFMNP benefits
3. Accept SFMNP applications, verify applicant eligibility, inform applicants in writing of the
reason and right to a fair hearing if found ineligible, inform all participants of the illegality of
dual participation (i.e., obtaining SFMNP benefits from more than one service delivery area or
from more than one SFMNP program model within the same service delivery area. (7 CFR
249.6);
4. Distribute up to the maximum amount (i.e., $50) of SFMNP benefits per season per eligible
participant (7 CFR 249.6)
5. Provide information on how to use the benefits. (7 CFR 249.6);
6. Assist Cook County WIC health departments in completing on site compliance reviews for
authorized farmers/market managers at their farmers’ market or roadside stand location
within the city of Chicago. The total number of seasonally (annually) required reviews is
dependent on the number of new and/or high-risk FMNP farmers (i.e. those with a prior
violation or program rules) and must be at least 10% of authorized farmers, 10% of all
authorized farmers markets under a market manager, and 10% of any other authorized entity
that qualify for review under the program regulations.
7. Complete initial review of dual participation violations, send warning letters to participants
suspected of dual participation, handle first level appeal of termination due to violation of dual
participation guidelines and maintain records of all communication and correspondence
regarding dual participation violations;
8. Maintain the confidentiality of applicants and participants; shall use SFMNP information only
for the purpose of establishing the eligibility of SFMNP applicants and participants for food,
nutrition, or other assistance programs that it administers and conducts outreach to SFMNP
applicants and participants for such programs; shall not disclose any SFMNP information to a
third party. (7 CFR 249.24); shall advise any person who seeks SFMNP information, assistance,
records, or other public material to request such information from DHS or from the FNS
Regional Office serving the State of Illinois. (7 CFR 249.26);
9. Provide nutrition education to participants (7 CFR 249.9), which may include offering the DHS
Fruits and Veggies 101 brochure, DHS Illinois WIC and Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition
Program (FMNP) brochure, recipe cards or nutrition education handouts developed by the
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agency or through activities coordinated with a market or other reliable sources of nutrition
information (e.g. USDA, HHS, etc.) that are focused on fresh fruits, vegetables, and cut herbs;
10. Notify participants of the nondiscrimination policy and complaint procedures. (7 CFR 249.7);
11. Ensure SFMNP benefits issued are reconciled
12. Notify DHS of any unissued benefits to be redistributed to another service area in need by no
later than August 31st;
13. Collect Racial/Ethnic information (7 CFR 249.7) by documenting on the SFMNP participant
application and submit totals by race and ethnicity to DHS by October 15th;
14. Display the “And Justice for All” poster prominently, in an area that is visible to applicants, at
certification and issuance sites;
15. Provide DHS updated contact, service area, and distribution site information not less than
annually and at any change;
16. Ensure all SFMNP benefits are issued prior to September 30th AND;
17. Provider opting in to utilize Title XX Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) CFDA # 93.667 Funding
for SFMNP:
a. Will complete and submit Title XX SSBG reports using the required DHS template including,
but not limited to, the following data components:
i. Total Expenditures of Program including: SSBG Allocation and Expenditures of all other
Federal, State and Local Funds (Non-SSBG funds)
ii. Total number of individuals, disaggregated by:
1. Adults (19-64)
2. Seniors (65 and above)
iii. Race and Ethnicity Data:
1. American Indian or Alaska Native
2. Asian
3. Black or African American
4. Hispanic or Latino
5. Middle Eastern or North African (optional)
6. Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
7. White
8. Other
iv. Unique Identifier for each SFMNP participant (e.g., first name & last initial OR a unique
client ID)
v. Type of eligible service provided (using the below category):
1. Health & Wellbeing – Health-Related Services
E. Performance Measures and Standards
Grantee shall issue a minimum of 95% of allocated caseload no later than September 30th of each
season. If the 95% benefit issuance standard is not met during any given season, and dependent upon
SFMNP funding, DHS benefit allotment to the Provider may be reviewed and modified for future
SFMNP seasons.
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Provider will ensure all required reports (below) are submitted timely and accurately.
1. Time Period for required Periodic Financial Reports. Unless a different reporting
requirement is specified, Grantee shall submit financial reports to Grantor pursuant to
Paragraph 10.1 and reports must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter ends.
2. Time Period for Close-out Reports. Grantee shall submit a Close-out Report pursuant to
Paragraph 10.2 and no later than 15 days after this Agreement's end of the period of
performance or termination.
3. Time Period for required Periodic Performance Reports. Performance is monitored by
monthly/quarterly data reports and by DHS Regional staff onsite at least once every two
years to fulfill this requirement.
a. Grantee shall submit data reports to Grantor pursuant to Paragraph 10.1 and reports
must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter ends.
b. Submit Demographic Data using DHS reporting tool, which includes unique Client
Identifier, Race and Ethnicity, total program expenditures, and type of eligible service
provided.
c. DHS may request additional information or clarification.
4. Time Period for Close-out Performance Reports. Performance is monitored by
monthly/quarterly data reports and by DHS Regional staff onsite at least once every two
years to fulfill this requirement.
5. Grantee shall submit Title XX Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Report on the DHS
provided template at a minimum on a quarterly basis on October 15th for July – September
(Quarter 1)
F. For cooperative agreements, the "substantial involvement" that the State agency expects to have is
(or is located) N/A
G. Specific unallowable costs for this program include the following: Equipment or building and
facility improvements.
H. Program beneficiaries or program participants must meet the following requirements: Must be at
least 60 years of age with a household income of not more than 185% of the Federal Poverty
Income Guidelines and reside in a participating Illinois county (Appendix A).
I. Authorizing statutes and regulations for the funding opportunity include the following:
1. 7 CFR Part 249 Subpart A
2. 45 CFR Part 96 Subpart G
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4. Application Contents and Format
i. Content and Format Requirements
A. Content and Form of Application Submission
1. Pre-applications, letters of intent, or white papers are not required.
2. Required Content of Application
a. Applications must include the required documents and demonstrate that the program
eligibility requirements have been met. The Department will not contact applicants for
missing items listed below. Applicants that do not include all the following documents will
be considered substantially incomplete and will not be considered for funding. Refer to
Section 5 (iii)B for details.
3. Proposal Narrative Content and Attachments
a. Program Narrative: IMPORTANT: The program (proposal) narrative makes up the bulk of
the application. If the program narrative is missing from your application packet, your
application will receive a significantly reduced score and the applicant organization will not
meet the criteria to receive a grant under this notice of funding opportunity.
b. Proposal Narrative Sections: Please provide a complete response to the following sections.
If the applicant believes that the subject has been adequately addressed in another part of
the application narrative, then provide the cross-reference to the appropriate part of the
narrative. If a cross-reference is not included in the section, the reviewer will only consider
content contained within that specific section.
i. Executive Summary (1 Page Maximum - 5 Points)
The Executive Summary will serve as a stand-alone document for successful applicants
that will be shared with various state-level stakeholders and others requesting a brief
overview of the funded project. Therefore, applicants should be concise and direct in
their description and provide an overview of the services proposed with these funds
and the outcomes that will be achieved. Refer to the Executive Summary (Appendix B)
for details required in the Executive Summary and should be included at the beginning
of your Program Narrative.
ii. Need (1 Page Maximum - 20 Points)
The purpose of this section is to provide a clear and accurate picture of the need for
proposed services within the targeted service area (i.e., City of Chicago) and how the
applicant will address these needs. It is necessary for the applicant to demonstrate
that it has thorough knowledge and understanding of the Senior Farmers’ Market
Nutrition Program (SFMNP), the need for improving access to benefits for fresh fruits,
fresh vegetables, harvested honey, and cut herbs to eligible individuals, and the need
to provide nutrition education to low-income populations on the health benefits of
fruit and vegetable consumption.
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a. Provide evidence that the applicant has thorough knowledge and understanding
of Federal Nutrition Assistance Programs such as the Senior Farmers’ Market
Nutrition Program, Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women,
Infants, and Children (WIC) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program;
b. Provide evidence that the applicant has thorough knowledge and understanding
of the link between access to fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables and
improved nutritional status for low-income adults aged 60 and older;
c. Provide evidence that the applicant has thorough knowledge and understanding
of their local food system in the City of Chicago and experience connecting food
insecure individuals to healthy foods; AND
d. Describe which communities, populations, areas in the City of Chicago (e.g., zip
codes), will receive the SFMNP benefits.
i. Provide justification for why these areas/populations were selected.
ii. Provide the estimated number of consumers that the applicant will issue
benefits and include the number of issuing site partners that the applicant
will collaborate with to ensure the current caseload/benefits will be issued.
iii. Capacity (2 Pages Maximum - 40 Points)
1. The Purpose of this section is for the applicant to present an accurate picture of
their ability to meet the program requirements as outlined in this NOFO. The
information in this section should include, but not necessarily be limited to the
following:
a. Give a brief overview of the applicant agency, outlining its primary programs
and services offered. Describe how the applicant’s mission statement and goals
align with the purpose of this funding opportunity.
b. Describe the applicant agency’s experience working with Federal Nutrition
Assistance Programs such as the Senior Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program,
Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children
(WIC) Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program to serve low-income individuals.
i. Specifically provide a list of partner agencies that the applicant agency
partners with to administer federal nutrition assistance program benefits.
ii. List the number of years providing service, types of activities undertaken,
successes, challenges, and strategies to overcome challenges.
iii. Specifically state where these services were provided.
iv. Specifically state the populations served and number of individuals served
per program.
c. Provide a description of the applicant agency’s readiness for meeting the
current SFMNP caseload for the City of Chicago (approximately 12,000
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individuals) upon execution of the contract for the 2026 season (i.e., July –
October).
i. Describe the personnel who will be involved in carrying out project duties,
including the amount of time dedicated to the project, their role, and
provide any relevant experience they had in working with similar projects.
ii. Describe the applicant’s readiness in terms of training staff and partner
agency staff on the SFMNP program guidelines, allowable activities, and civil
rights as it pertains to the SFMNP.
d. Provide estimated number of partner organizations the applicant will be
collaborating with in the City of Chicago to carry out SFMNP program services
and activities, describe the partnerships that will be leveraged, and any
additional resources that will be utilized to carry out project duties including but
not limited to:
i. Assisting individuals with completion of application;
ii. Issuing benefits;
iii. Providing nutrition education on the benefits of eligible SFMNP foods;
iv. Providing outreach on the SFMNP program;
v. Handling complaints; AND
vi. Providing technical assistance.
iv. Quality (Program Design) (1 Page Maximum - 30 Points)
1. The purpose of this section is for the applicant to provide a comprehensive, clear,
and accurate picture of its intended program design, project implementation, and
associated outcomes.
a. Provide a detailed summary of the agency’s plan to coordinate and train
applicant agency and issuing site partner staff, implement the SFMNP in the city
of Chicago, and expected outcomes.
b. Describe how the agency will successfully carry out SFMNP program activities
within the city of Chicago through partner organizations including:
i. SFMNP application assistance and eligibility determination.
ii. Issuing at least 95% of the allotted SFMNP benefits (i.e., approximately
12,000) for the SFMNP season to low-income, eligible seniors.
iii. Providing SFMNP outreach to increase awareness of the program and
increase benefit issuance and redemption rates, and recruitment of FMNP
farmers.
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c. Describe the agency’s data collection and reporting practices, including staff
involved, technology used, experience with data analysis and reporting to
identify dual participation and participant demographic information.
d. Describe the agency’s quality assurance process to ensure compliance with
stated programmatic design and ability to meet program deliverables (Section
3. (i)(D).
4. Budget and Budget Narrative (PDF of CSA budget - 5 Points)
a. Applicants must enter a budget electronically in the CSA system (Refer to IDHS: CSA
Tracking System.)The Budget entered into the CSA system will include a narrative or
detailed description/justification for each line in the budget and will describe why each
expenditure is necessary for program implementation and how you arrived at the
particular amount. Please include cost allocations as necessary. This narrative must also
clearly identify indirect costs, direct program costs, direct administrative costs, and match
within each line item as appropriate. The Budget (including MTDC base exclusions as
appropriate) should clearly describe how the specified resources and personnel have been
allocated for the tasks and activities described in your plan.
b. The Budget must be electronically signed and submitted in the CSA system. The Budget
must be signed by the Provider's Chief Executive Officer and/or Chief Financial Officer.
IMPORTANT: Please be sure the budget status in CSA says "GATA Budget signed and
submitted to program review." This status will appear after the budget is electronically
signed by the agency CEO or CFO and submitted to IDHS. See IDHS CSA Tracking System
webpage for additional information on CSA at IDHS: CSA Tracking System
c. The budget and narrative must tie fiscal activity to program objectives and deliverables and
demonstrate that all proposed costs are:
i. Reasonable and necessary
ii. Allocable, and
iii. Allowable as defined herein and by program regulatory requirements and the Uniform
Guidance (2CFR 200), as applicable.
5. Required Forms
a. The Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance is a three-page document used to
formalize organization's request to apply for funding. The document requires the signature
and email address of the organization's authorized representative. This email address will
be used for official communication between the Department and the applicant
organization for matters regarding this application.
b. The Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure is required for all grant award programs. The
document requires agencies to identify actual or potential conflicts of interest. The form
must be signed by a representative of the organization.
c. Form W-9 (Rev. March 2024)
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6. Required Format
a. The narrative portion must follow the page maximums where prescribed and must be
organized in the format outlined or points may be deducted.
b. The department may determine that an applicant is not qualified if they have not complied
to requirements and use that determination as a basis to award to another applicant.
ii. Within each of the categories above, this subsection MUST include, where relevant:
A. Limitations on page numbers.
1. Executive Summary – 1 page Maximum
2. Need – 1 page Maximum
3. Capacity – 2 pages Maximum
4. Quality – 1 page Maximum
5. Budget and Budget Narrative – Number of pages will vary based on budget categories
requested and narrative documented (no maximum)
B. Formatting requirements, including font and font size, margins, paper size, and color limitations.
1. All applications must be typed on 8 ½ X 11-inch white paper using:
a. 12-point font size;
b. Times New Roman font typeface;
c. Black font color; AND
d. 100% magnification.
C. Any requirements for file naming, file size limitations, or file format such as PDF.
1. Save all proposal files as PDF.
2. Name program proposal files with “SFMNP 444-80-0170” and name of Applicant Agency
applying along with the name of required proposal item at the end. See examples below:
a. SFMNP 444-80-0170 Name of Agency – Uniform Application
b. SFMNP 444-80-0170 Name of Agency – Grantee Conflict of Interest
c. SFMNP 444-80-0170 Name of Agency – W9
d. SFMNP 444-80-0170 Name of Agency – Proposal
e. SFMNP 444-80-0170 Name of Agency – Budget and Budget Narrative
f. SFMNP 444-80-0170 Name of Agency – Signed Application Checklist
D. The number of copies required if paper submissions are allowed: N/A
E. The sequence required for application sections or components.
1. Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance (Section 4 (5) (a)) – NOT included in Page Limit
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2. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure (Section 4 (5) (b)) – NOT included in the Page Limit
3. W9 form completed and signed – NOT included in the Page Limit
4. Proposal (Narrative – 5-Page Limit applies)
a. Executive Summary
b. Need
c. Capacity
d. Quality
5. Budget and Budget Narrative (PDF of CSA budget) – NOT included in the Page Limit
6. Required Attachment to Your Application (NOT included in the Page Limit)
a. SFMNP NOFO Application Checklist (Appendix C) - signed
i. This ensures that you provide a complete proposal package and are not missing any
required elements before submitting. This checklist MUST be included with the
submission.
F. Signature requirements, including those for electronic submissions.
1. Must be included on all documents that require a signature:
a. Uniform Grant Application for State Grant Assistance (Section 4 (i) (A) (5) (a)) must be
completed with either a wet signature or digital signature.
b. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure (Section 4 (i) (A) (5) (b)) must be completed with
printed name and wet signature or Digital signature.
c. W9 Form complete and signed.
d. Budget and Budget Narrative must be submitted electronically and signed by the
Provider's Chief Executive Officer and/or Chief Financial Officer (include as a PDF when
submitting proposal).
e. SFMNP NOFO Application Checklist (Appendix C) must be signed at the bottom, PDF’d and
included with the proposal submission.
G. Any requirements for third-party information such as references, letters of support, or letters of
commitment to the project or to contribute to cost sharing. N/A
H. A reference to any requirements to provide documentation to support an eligibility
determination, such as proof of 501(c)(3) status or an authorizing tribal resolution. N/A
I. Instructions needed to develop the narrative portions of the application. Include any
requirements for its order, format, or required headings.
1. Executive Summary
2. Need
3. Capacity
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4. Quality
J. If applicable, the need to identify proprietary information. Include how to do so and how the
State agency will handle it. N/A
5. Submission Requirements and Deadlines
i. Address to Request Application Package:
A. Actions Needed Prior to Applying:
1. The complete application package (this Notice of Funding Opportunity, including links to
required forms) is available through the Illinois Catalog of Financial Assistance and the IDHS
Grants Website Page located: IDHS: Grant Funded Programs
2. Each Applicant must have access to the internet. The Department's website will contain
information regarding the NOFO and materials necessary for submission. Questions and
answers will also be posted on the Department's website as described in this announcement
(section 1 - Alpha section I) It is the responsibility of each applicant to monitor the website and
comply with any instructions or requirements related to the NOFO.
ii. Unique entity identifier and System for Award Management (SAM.gov). This subsection must state
the requirements for unique entity identifiers and registration in SAM.gov. It must include the
following:
A. Each applicant must:
1. Be registered in SAM.gov before submitting its application;
2. Provide a valid unique entity identifier in its application; and
3. Continue to maintain an active registration in SAM.gov with current information at all times
during which it has an active award or an application or plan under consideration.
4. The Department may not make an award until applicant has fully complied to all UEI and SAM
requirements
5. The department may determine that an applicant is not qualified if they have not complied to
requirements and use that determination as a basis to award to another applicant.
B. If individuals are eligible to apply, they are exempt from this requirement under 2 CFR 25.110(b).
C. If the agency exempts any applicants from this requirement under 2 CFR 25.110(c) or (d), a
statement to that effect.
iii. Submission Instructions. This subsection addresses how the applicant will submit the application. It
must include the following:
A. Actions needed prior to applying:
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Applicants must be registered with the State of Illinois and Pre-qualified in the GATA portal prior
to applying for Illinois awards. Instructions for creating an account and registering are located at
the following link: Illinois GATA Grantee Portal. Additionally, detailed instructions for registration
and prequalification requirements, including the expected amount of time for completion are
located here: Grant Applicant Pre-Qualification and Pre-Award Requirements
B. The methods for submitting the application:
1. Applicants must electronically submit the complete application including all required
narratives and attachments in the prescribed order:
a. Uniform-Application-for-State-Grant-Assistance.pdf
b. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure
c. W9 Form
d. Proposal (Narrative) including the following with headings in the prescribed order:
i. Executive Summary
ii. Need
iii. Capacity
iv. Quality
e. Budget (entered into the CSA system as described in section (4) (i) (A) (4)
2. Applications must be sent electronically to DHS.OFWNOFO@illinois.gov. The application will
be electronically time-stamped upon receipt. The Department will ONLY accept applications
submitted by electronic mail sent to DHS.OFWNOFO@illinois.gov. Include the following in the
subject line: NOFO number (i.e., 444-80-0170) and your agency name. Application submissions
or delivery to any other email address or contact, including other IDHS offices or employees,
will not be considered for review or funding. Applications will not be accepted if received by
fax machine, hard copy, disk, or thumb drive.
3. Documents must include the following password: N/A
4. Software or electronic capabilities required are as follows:
The purchase of the below technology would be an allowable expenditure under the grant and
may be budgeted for as part of this application. In the event of a system problem or in the
event of technical difficulties contact DHS.OFWNOFO@illinois.gov .
Agencies applying for this opportunity should have a computer that meets the following
minimum specifications for the purpose of utilizing any required IDHS web-based reporting
system and the receipt/submission of electronic program and fiscal information:
a. Internet access, preferably high speed;
b. Email capability;
c. Microsoft Excel;
d. Microsoft Word; AND
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e. Adobe Acrobat
5. Applicants are required to notify the Department within 48 hours of the deadline if they did
not receive an email notifying them that their application was received. If the applicant does
not receive an email and does not notify the Department within 48 hours, their application will
be considered a late submission and will NOT be reviewed or scored. The applicant will NOT
have the right to protest the submission/receipt of their application to the Department after
the 48 hours. In the event of a dispute the applicant bears the burden of proof that the
application was received on time at the email location listed above (and that the budget was
submitted into the CSA system on time).
C. Pre-application materials must be submitted as follows: N/A
D. If you are experiencing system problems or technical difficulties submitting your application, you
may contact:
1. Name: Melanie Kluzek
2. Phone: 217-720-9111
3. Email: Melanie.M.Kluzek@illinois.gov
iv. Submission Dates and Times.
A. Full applications are due on the following date 04/10/2026 at the following time 12:00PM (CST).
B. Any preliminary submissions, such as letters of intent, white papers, or pre- applications are due
on the following date: N/A
C. Other submissions required before the award (separate from the full application) include: N/A
D. Missed Deadlines:
1. Applications received after the due date and time will not be considered for review or funding.
All applicants/applications determined to be non-compliant or otherwise determined to be
disqualified from consideration will be separately notified in writing, by email, upon
determination. This email will be sent to the email addresses provided in the application and
will identify the reason for disqualification.
2. For your records, please keep a copy of your submission with the date and time the application
was submitted along with the email address to which it was sent. The deadline will be strictly
enforced.
3. IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that the applicant not wait until the last minute to
submit an application in case they experience technical difficulties with the submission
process. Applicants should keep copies of all documentation that that may prove their
application was submitted to the correct location and that it was received by IDHS on or before
the deadline. Applicants should also maintain all electronic documentation, including screen
shots, email correspondence, help desk ticket numbers, etc. that would document any
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the application. Submission of electronic documentation of unforeseen difficulties does not
guarantee that the application will be reviewed.
v. Intergovernmental Review.
A. This funding opportunity is NOT subject to Executive Order 12372, "Intergovernmental Review of
Federal Programs"
6. Application Review Information.
i. Eligibility Review
A. Applications that are received will be reviewed to ensure they meet the criteria for consideration.
Applications that do not meet the criteria in paragraph B below will be rejected and will not enter
the Merit Review process.
B. The following are the criteria that must be met for eligibility:
1. Applicant has a current registration with the State of Illinois in the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal.
2. Applicant has an active Sam.gov public account.
3. Applicant has an active Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) with Sam.gov
4. Applicant is in "good standing" with the Secretary of State.
5. Applicant is not on the DHS Stop Payment List Service or the Illinois Stop Payment List.
6. Applicant is not on the Sam.gov Exclusion List.
7. Applicant is not on the Illinois Medicaid Sanctions (DHFS Provider Sanctions) List.
8. Program specific eligibility restrictions include: N/A
C. Restrictions on eligibility for State awards are referenced in 44 Ill Admin Code 7000.70. Program
specific eligibility restrictions are referenced in this Notice of Funding Opportunity.
D. All applicants/applications determined to be non-compliant or otherwise determined to be
disqualified from consideration will be notified. This email will be sent to the email addresses
provided in the application and will identify the reason for disqualification.
ii. Review Criteria
A. Review Criteria
1. Evaluation criteria is based upon requirements set forth in 44 Ill Admin Code 7000.350 Merit
Review of Applications and the IDHS Merit Review Manual. The review criteria and sub-criteria
include the following:
a. Applications will be evaluated based applicant’s response to the program narrative
described in Section 4.i.3 Program Narrative and Contents. Each section will be weighted
as described below.
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2. Criteria and Weighting of each criterion: Scoring will be on a 100-point scale. All applications
will be evaluated on the following criteria:
Criteria Weight
Executive Summary 5 points
Need 20 points
Capacity 40 points
Quality 30 points
Budget Narrative 5 points
Total Possible Points 100 points
3. Statutory, regulatory, or other preferences: N/A
4. Cost Sharing will not be considered in the review process.
5. Information regarding Applicant-nominated reviewers: N/A
iii. Review and Selection Process.
A. The process for evaluation of the application is as follows:
1. The Merit Based Review will be conducted by review teams comprised of up to 3 internal
and/or external reviewers. Internal reviewers are individuals employed by IDHS, contractual
staff or individuals working as interns from an Illinois academic institution. External reviewers
are those individuals not employed by IDHS who have volunteered to review applications, have
subject matter expertise and/or grant reviewing experience and have been screened for any
potential conflict of interest with their assigned applications.
2. The review teams will be provided with a Merit Based Review Committee Member Orientation
Session.
3. After the orientation session, applications will be reviewed and scored individually. Then, team
members will collectively review the application, their scores, and comments. Individual team
members may choose to adjust scores to appropriately capture content that may have been
missed initially. Scores will then be sent to the application Review Coordinator to be compiled
and averaged to produce the final application review team score.
B. The numerical score may not be the sole award criterion. The Department reserves the right to
consider any factors such as: geographical distribution, demonstrated need, and agency past
performance as a State of Illinois grantee, etc. While the recommendation of the review panel will
be a key factor in the funding decision the Department maintains final authority over funding
decisions and considers the findings of the reviewers to be non-binding recommendations. Any
internal documentation used in scoring or awarding of grants shall not be considered public
information.
C. In the event of a tie with insufficient funding for all tied applications, the Department may choose
to elect one or more of the following options:
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1. Apply one or more of the additional factors for consideration described above to prioritize the
applications; or
2. Partially fund each of the tied applications; or
3. Not fund any of the tied applications.
D. The Department reserves the right to negotiate with successful applicants to adjust award
amounts, targets, deliverables, etc.
E. Anticipated Announcement and State Award Dates: TBD
F. Merit Based Review Appeal Process
1. Competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be
protested. Only be evaluation process is subject to appeal and shall be reviewed by IDHS'
Appeal Review Officer (ARO).
a. Submission of Appeal
i. Appeals submission IDHS contact information:
1. Contact Name: Melanie Kluzek
2. Email address: Melanie.M.Kluzek@illinois.gov
3. Email Subject Line: APPEAL SFMNP 444-80-0170
ii. An appeal must be submitted in writing to appeals submission IDHS contact listed
above, who will send to the IDHS Appeal Review Officer (ARO) for consideration.
iii. An appeal must be received within 14 calendar days after the date that the grant award
notice has been published.
iv. The written appeal shall include at a minimum the following:
1. Name and address of the appealing party
2. Identification of the grant; and
3. Statement of the reasons for the appeal
4. Supporting documentation, if applicable
b. Response to appeal
i. IDHS will acknowledge receipt of an appeal within 14 calendar days from the date the
appeal was received.
1. IDHS will respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to
the appealing party as to why additional time is required.
2. The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by IDHS
within the time period set in the request
c. Resolution
i. The ARO will make a recommendation to the Agency Head or designee as expeditiously
as possible after receiving all relevant, requested information.
ii. In determining the appropriate recommendation, the ARO shall consider the integrity
of the competitive grant process and the impact of the recommendation on the State
Agency.
iii. The Agency will resolve the appeal by means of written determination.
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iv. The determination shall include, but not be limited to:
1. Review of the appeal;
2. Appeal determination; and
3. Rationale for the determination.
iv. Risk Review
A. Requirements:
1. IDHS conducts risk assessments for all awardees, prior to the award being issued.
a. An agency wide Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) to be completed by the awardee
within the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal. The ICQ evaluates fiscal, administrative, and
programmatic risk in the following categories:
i. Quality of Management Systems
ii. Financial and Programmatic Reporting
iii. Ability to Effectively Implement Award Requirements
iv. Awardee Audits
b. A program specific Programmatic Risk Assessment conducted by the awarding agency to
evaluate the following categories:
i. Programmatic financial stability
ii. Management systems and standards that would affect the program.
iii. Programmatic audit and monitoring findings
iv. Ability to effectively implement program requirements.
v. External partnerships
vi. Programmatic reporting
c. Risk assessments are not intended to be punitive in nature, rather they are conducted in
order to evaluate the support, technical assistance, and training that may be needed for
the awardee and the level of monitoring that is needed for the award.
d. Risk assessments may result in Specific Conditions being placed on the award to include
more frequent monitoring or the implementation of a corrective action plan.
2. Simplified Acquisition Threshold - Federal and State awards
a. This award is not anticipated to exceed the Simplified Acquisition Threshold defined in 48
CFR part 2, subpart 2.1 (OR)
b. It is anticipated that grants under this award may receive award over the Simplified
Acquisition Threshold define in 48 CFR part2, subpart 2.1. Potential grantees under this
funding announcement may receive an award in excess of the simplified acquisition
threshold. Therefore, the grantee is subject to the simplified acquisition threshold and
related requirements.
i. Prior to making an award with a total amount greater than the simplified acquisition
threshold, IDHS is required to review and consider any information about the applicant
that is in the designated integrity and performance system accessible through SAM.
(Currently FAPIIS) (See 41 U.S.C. 2313)
ii. That an applicant, at its option, may review information in the designated integrity and
performance systems accessible through SAM and comment on any information about
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itself that a State or Federal awarding agency previously entered and is currently in the
designated integrity and performance system accessible through Sam.
iii. IDHS will consider any comments by the applicant, in addition to the other information
in the designated integrity and performance system, in making a judgment about the
applicants' integrity, business ethics, and record of performance under State and
Federal awards when completing the review of risk posed by applicants as described in
2 CFR 200.206
7. Award Notices
i. This section addresses what a successful applicant can expect to receive following selection.
A. State Award Notices
1. Applicants recommended for funding under this NOFO following the review and selection
process will receive a Notice of State Award (NOSA). The NOSA shall include:
a. Grant award amount
b. The terms and conditions of the award
c. Specific conditions, if any, assigned to the applicant based on the fiscal and administrative
risk assessment (ICQ), programmatic risk assessments (PRA), and the Merit Review.
2. The applicant shall receive the NOSA through the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal. The NOSA must
be signed by the grants officer (or equivalent). This signature effectively accepts the state
award amount and all conditions set forth within the notice. The signed NOSA is the document
authorizing the department to proceed with issuing an agreement. The Agency signed NOSA
must be remitted to the Department as instructed in the notice.
3. The notice is not an authorization to begin performance (to the extent that it allows charging
to State awards of pre-award costs; pre-award costs are incurred at the non-State entities own
risk unless they have received written prior approval to begin performance).
4. The authorizing document to begin performance is the fully executed Uniform Grant
Agreement (UGA) signed by the grants officer, or equivalent. This is the official document that
obligates funds. The UGA is sent to the non-State entity via the CSA system. The non-State
entity will print and sign the signature page of the UGA and return signature page to
DHS.OCA.SignaturePages@illinois.gov. A final signed copy of the UGA will be provided to the
non-State entity via an upload into the CSA Tracking system. Note: The Department cannot
issue an Agreement until the successful applicant has an approved budget entered into the CSA
system.
5. Applicants who are not eligible due to registration or pre-qualification issues, or late
applications will receive a Notice of Ineligibility prior to the Merit-Based Review.
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6. Applicants who are not selected to receive an award following the Merit Review process will
receive a Notice of Denial/Non-Selection.
8. Post-Award Requirements and Administration
i. Administrative and National Policy Requirements
A. The agency awarded funds shall provide services as set forth in the IDHS grant agreement and shall
act in accordance with all State and Federal statutes and administrative rules applicable to the
provision of the services.
B. Link to view a Sample of an IDHS Uniform Grant Agreement
C. Payment Terms:
1. It is the policy of the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) that this policy complies
with 2 CFR 200.302, 2 CFR 200.305, 31 CFR 205 (Procedures implementing the Cash
Management Improvement Act and Treasury State Agreement (TSA)) and 44 Ill. Admin. Code
7000.120 GOMB Adoption of Supplemental Rules for Grant Payment Methods. Three different
award payment methods exist, namely Advance Payment, Reimbursement, and Working
Capital Advance.
ii. Reporting
A. Reporting upon execution of the grant agreement shall be in accordance with the requirements set
forth in the UGA and related exhibits which include but is not limited to the following:
1. Periodic Financial Reports submitted electronically in accordance with instructions in the UGA
no more frequent than quarterly and must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter
ends.
2. Periodic Programmatic Reports submitted electronically in accordance with instructions in the
UGA no more frequent than quarterly and no less frequent than annually, unless unusual
circumstances exist and must be submitted no later than 15 days after the quarter ends.
3. Demographic Data using DHS reporting tool for race and ethnicity, and SSBG reporting
elements by the 15th of the month following the close of a quarter for applicable SFMNP
season months.
4. Close-out Performance Reports and Financial Reports as instructed in the UGA.
5. Other Unique Programmatic Reporting Requirements: additional annual performance data may
be collected as directed by the Department and in the format prescribed by the Department.
6. If the State share of any State award may include more than $500,000 over the period of
performance applicants are also subject to the reporting requirements reflected in Appendix
XII to 2 CFR 200. Noncompliance with any of the identified reports may lead to being placed on
the Illinois Stop-Payment List
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9. Other Information
i. Additional Information
A. Mandatory Forms and Submission:
1. Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance
2. Grantee Conflict of Interest Disclosure
3. W9 Form
4. Proposal Narrative
a. Executive Summary
b. Need
c. Capacity
d. Quality
5. Uniform Grant Budget (PDF of electronically submitted CSA Budget and Budget Narrative)
6. SFMNP NOFO Application Checklist (Appendix C) – signed
10.
Appendices
i. Appendix A – SFMNP Participating Counties
ii. Appendix B – SFMNP Executive Summary Outline
iii. Appendix C – SFMNP Application Checklist
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