Illinois Administrative Code
Title 47 - HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
Part 160 - EMERGENCY SHELTER GRANTS PROGRAM
Section 160.30 - Program Requirements
Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 12, March 22, 2024
a) Eligible Grantees. Any unit of general local government may apply for funding on behalf of any private, not-for-profit organization providing services to the homeless, or a not-for-profit organization may apply directly for funds.
b) Eligible activities. Emergency shelter grant amounts may be used for one or more of the following activities relating to emergency shelter for the homeless:
c) Ineligible activities. Emergency shelter grant amounts may not be used for activities other than those authorized under subsection (b). For example, grant amounts may not be used for:
d) Matching Funds. Each applicant must supplement its emergency shelter grant request or demonstrate an attempt to supplement with an equal amount of funds from other sources. In-kind contributions will be considered, including, for example, the value of any donated material or building; the value of any lease on a building; any salary paid to staff in carrying out the program; and the time and services of volunteers. (The value of that time is to be determined at a rate of $5.00 per hour.) The necessary amount of matching funds must only be provided after the date of grant award; however, letters of commitment which document matching contributions must be submitted with the application.
e) Support Services and Referral Linkages. Homeless individuals must have access to assistance in obtaining support services. This includes permanent housing, medical and mental health treatment, counseling and similar services essential to achieve independent living. A referral system must be demonstrated to be in place, providing for services and aid (whether or not these services are to be provided with grant funds) and assuring a coordinated approach to serving the homeless.