Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) IEMA will issue competitive grants, as
described in the NOFO, to Applicants that are approved for funding based upon a
completed and approved application. Eligible not-for-profit organizations with
one site may apply for funding for that site. Eligible not-for-profit
organizations with multiple sites may apply for funding for up to three sites.
Each site must have its own application and vulnerability assessment.
b) On the application, Applicants shall:
1) Indicate the legal name of the
Applicant;
2) Provide a point of
contact for the Project including email address;
3) Provide documentation confirming the
Applicant meets the requirement in subsection
120.20(a).
AGENCY NOTE: Applicants shall provide documentation indicating
they are exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Federal Internal Revenue Code or
exempt from the requirements of Section 501(c)(3).
4) Provide documentation or a narrative
indicating compliance with subsection 120.30(c).
5) Identify and substantiate prior threats or
attacks by a terrorist organization, network, or cell against the
not-for-profit organization;
AGENCY NOTE: Substantiating information may include evidence of
threats or attacks by an individual or groups of individuals 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.
6) Indicate the symbolic or strategic value
of one or more of the Applicant's sites that renders the Project site a
possible target of terrorism;
7)
Discuss potential consequences to the organization if the Project site is
damaged, destroyed, or disrupted by a terrorist act;
8) Describe how the grant funds will be used
to integrate organizational preparedness with broader State and local
preparedness efforts. IEMA may include specific goals for preparedness in the
NOFO and the description under this subsection should address those
goals;
9) Submit a vulnerability
assessment conducted by experienced security, law enforcement, or military
personnel within the last 3 years, or since the most recent security
improvements if they occurred within the last 3 years, and a description of how
the grant award will be used to address the vulnerabilities identified in the
assessment;
10) Provide a narrative
statement that describes the Project proposed for funding and how the
protective activities outlined in the project will reduce the vulnerability of
the non-profit organization;
11)
Provide the rationale for the proposed protective activities outlined in the
Project, including the connection between them and the vulnerabilities
identified and a list of law enforcement officials or other subject matter
experts consulted, if applicable;
12) Provide a description of any equipment
compatibility considerations;
13)
Provide a Project budget and timeline;
14) If the project affects leased property,
provide a copy of a long-term lease agreement that extends a minimum of 5 years
from the date of the application or provide a written attestation/commitment to
remain at the leased property for this period of time; and
15) Submit any other relevant information as
may be required by IEMA.
c) The Illinois State Agency Historic
Resources Preservation Act [20 ILCS
3420/4 ] requires notification to and review by the
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) of "State agency undertakings"
(including projects funded by State grants) that "can result in changes in the
character or use of historic property, if any historic property is located in
the area of potential effects." Applicants should confirm prior to submitting
an application that this requirement is not applicable. Further information
concerning this requirement can be found at
https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Pages/default.aspx.
Applicants can also contact IEMAa's State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
Coordinator with questions.
