Community Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

The CP program provides funding to law enforcement, other first responders, and local government agencies to develop and implement collaborative deflection programs in Illinois that offer immediate pathways to substance use treatment and other services as an alternative to traditional case processing and involvement in the criminal justice system, and to unnecessary admission to emergency departments. These grant funds are intended to help save and restore lives; help reduce drug use, overdose incidence, criminal offending, and recidivism; and help prevent arrest and conviction records that destabilize health, families, and opportunities for community citizenship and self-sufficiency.

Program Description The Community-Law Enforcement Partnership (CLEP) Deflection Program provides funding to eligible law enforcement agencies, other first responder entities, and local government agencies to support the development, implementation, expansion, and operation of deflection programs in Illinois. For State Fiscal Year 2027 (SFY27), the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) may receive an appropriation of $1,000,000 to support the CLEP Deflection Program. Funding under this NOFO is contingent upon the final appropriation, availability of funds, and any applicable State fiscal and grant requirements. Deflection programs are intended to connect individuals with substance use disorder, mental health, behavioral health, and other identified service needs to appropriate community-based treatment, recovery, and support services as an alternative to unnecessary involvement in the criminal justice system. Funding under this NOFO may support both new and existing deflection programs in urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout Illinois. Consistent with 50 ILCS 71/35, priority will be given to programs serving communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs, communities experiencing challenges in police-community relations, and communities with limited access to mental health or substance use disorder treatment. Up to 10 percent of appropriated funds may also be used for knowledge dissemination, training, technical assistance, and similar activities intended to increase awareness of deflection practices and support effective program implementation. Purpose The purpose of this funding opportunity is to increase access to community-based treatment and supportive services through coordinated deflection programs that connect eligible individuals to services outside of traditional criminal justice system responses when appropriate. Funding is intended to: • Establish, strengthen, or expand deflection programs throughout Illinois; • Improve coordination among law enforcement, first responders, local government agencies, treatment providers, recovery organizations, and community-based partners; • Increase access to substance use disorder treatment, mental health services, recovery supports, and other necessary services; • Reduce barriers that prevent individuals from successfully engaging in treatment and recovery; • Increase deflection capacity in communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs, strained police-community relationships, or inadequate access to behavioral health services; • Promote the use of evidence-based and evidence-informed practices; • Support effective case management, treatment linkage, recovery support, and participant stabilization; and • Improve program accountability through appropriate data collection, performance measurement, and evaluation. Program Design and Requirements Applicants must propose a coordinated deflection program designed to identify eligible participants and provide timely linkage to appropriate treatment, recovery, behavioral health, and supportive services. Programs should be designed through collaboration among law enforcement or other first responders, local government entities, licensed treatment providers, recovery support organizations, community-based organizations, and other appropriate partners. Program models may include one or more deflection pathways appropriate to the needs of the community and target population. Proposed activities may include, but are not limited to: Program Administration and Coordination • Development and management of collaborative partnerships; • Coordination among law enforcement, first responders, treatment providers, recovery organizations, and community partners; • Development and implementation of program policies, procedures, and referral protocols; • Data collection, performance monitoring, and program evaluation; and • Monitoring compliance with the approved local deflection program plan. Case Management and Service Navigation • Pre-assessment and pre-treatment case management; • Assistance accessing assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and recovery services; • Navigation of treatment systems and other support services; • Follow-up and ongoing participant engagement; and • Coordination of services necessary to reduce barriers to treatment participation. Peer Recovery and Recovery Support Services • Peer recovery support provided by individuals with lived experience with substance use disorder or recovery; • Family-based recovery supports; and • Linkage to recovery-oriented and self-help services. Transportation • Transportation to licensed treatment providers, recovery programs, community service providers, and other approved program partner locations. Treatment and Harm Reduction • Naloxone and related harm reduction supplies necessary to support overdose prevention and reversal; • Short-term treatment costs necessary to prevent gaps in services between referral, linkage, and coverage by other available funding sources when such treatment is otherwise non-reimbursable; and • Evidence-based substance use disorder treatment, including medication-assisted treatment when appropriate. Participant Support and Wraparound Services Reasonable participant assistance may be provided when necessary to support engagement, stabilization, or continued participation in the deflection program. Such assistance may include, but is not limited to: • Clothing; • Transportation; • Application or identification-related fees; • Emergency shelter; • Utilities; • Toiletries; • Medical supplies; • Haircuts; • Snacks; and • Food or beverages when necessary to support program participation or address an immediate emergency need when other resources are unavailable. Program Requirements Applicants selected for funding must implement the proposed program in accordance with the approved application, grant agreement, applicable ICJIA policies, and the requirements of 50 ILCS 71. At a minimum, funded programs must: 1. Establish a Deflection Program Structure. Maintain a clearly defined process for identifying, referring, engaging, and connecting eligible participants to treatment, recovery, or supportive services. 2. Maintain Collaborative Partnerships. Establish and maintain partnerships with appropriate licensed treatment providers, recovery support providers, community organizations, and other service providers necessary to meet participant needs. 3. Provide Timely Service Linkage. Develop procedures to ensure participants are connected to appropriate treatment and support services as quickly as practicable following referral. 4. Provide or Coordinate Case Management. Ensure participants have access to case management, service navigation, follow-up, and other support necessary to promote successful engagement. 5. Address Community Need. Demonstrate how the proposed program will increase deflection capacity and respond to identified gaps within the community, particularly in areas disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs, police-community relationship challenges, or limited access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. 6. Use Evidence-Based or Evidence-Informed Practices. Programs are encouraged to incorporate evidence-based or evidence-informed practices and recognized outcome measures in the delivery of case management, substance use disorder treatment, recovery services, and medication-assisted treatment. 7. Engage Families and Support Networks. Programs shall encourage the involvement of appropriate family members and significant others, when consistent with participant choice, confidentiality requirements, and program needs, as part of a family-based approach to treatment and recovery. 8. Establish Service Linkages. ICJIA may require applicants to demonstrate formal or documented linkage arrangements with treatment providers, recovery support services, self-help organizations, or other program partners. 9. Collect and Report Program Data. Maintain accurate programmatic and fiscal records and submit required data, performance measures, reports, and other documentation in accordance with ICJIA requirements. 10. Monitor Program Performance. Establish procedures to track participant engagement, referrals, service linkage, program outcomes, and progress toward established goals and objectives. 11. Comply with Funding Requirements. Ensure all grant-funded expenditures are reasonable, necessary, allocable to the program, and consistent with the approved budget and applicable State and ICJIA requirements. 12. Avoid Duplication of Funding. Grant funds shall not be used to supplant or duplicate other available funding sources and shall only support costs that are otherwise allowable under the grant. ICJIA reserves the right to establish additional programmatic, reporting, monitoring, or fiscal requirements as necessary to ensure compliance with the purposes of the funding and applicable law. Goals and Performance Metrics Funded programs will be required to submit quarterly progress reports that will minimally include the demographic, service types and hours, successes and challenges based on the objectives the applicant agencies propose after being selected for funding. Evidence-Based Programs or Practices Applicants are strongly urged to incorporate research-based best practices into their program design, when appropriate. B. Funding Information State funds will be used to fund this program. Applicants may apply to expand existing projects with applications for new awards. 1. Award period Grant awards under this funding opportunity will begin upon execution of the grant agreement, with the earliest possible starting date being July 1, 2027. The initial performance period will run through June 30, 2028. Additional funding of up to 24 months may be made available following the initial period, contingent upon satisfactory performance and the availability of funds. The total grant funding period for this program will not exceed 36 months. Available Funds A total of $1,000,000.00 is available through this solicitation. Applicants may request a minimum of $100,000.00 and a maximum of $250,000.00 in grant funding. Agreements that result from this funding opportunity are contingent upon and subject to the availability of funds. C. Eligibility Information Before applying for a grant, all entities must be registered through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal at www.grants.illinois.gov/portal. Registration and pre-qualification are required annually. During pre-qualification, verifications are performed including a check of federal SAM.gov Exclusion List and status on the Illinois Stop Payment List. The Grantee Portal alerts the entity alerts of “qualified” status or informs how to remediate a negative verification (e.g., missing UEI Unique Entity Identifier assigned in sam.gov, not in good standing with the Secretary of State). Inclusion on the SAM.gov Exclusion List cannot be remediated. Failure to meet an eligibility criterion by the application deadline will result in the return of the application without review and will preclude ICJIA from making a State award. Applicants are also required to submit a financial and administrative risk assessment via the GATA Grantee Portal, utilizing an Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ) for the current state fiscal year and obtain approval from their cognizant agencies before execution of the grant agreement. Delay in obtaining ICQ approval will result in a delay in grant execution. Eligible Applicants Eligible applicants must be located in Illinois and fall within one of the following categories: • Law enforcement agencies; • Other first responder entities; or • Local government agencies. The statute authorizes ICJIA to provide funding to these entities for services provided by deflection program partners as part of eligible deflection programs. Funding is intended to support both new and existing deflection programs throughout urban, suburban, and rural communities in Illinois. Priority may be given to communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs, communities experiencing challenges in police-community relations, and communities with limited access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Ineligible Applicants Based on the statutory eligibility language, entities that do not fall within one of the eligible applicant categories identified above are not eligible to apply directly for funding under this NOFO. This includes organizations that may participate in a deflection program as service providers or program partners but are not themselves a: • Law enforcement agency; • First responder entity; or • Local government agency. Such organizations may participate in the proposed program through an appropriate partnership, subaward, subcontract, or other approved arrangement, as applicable and consistent with ICJIA requirements. Partnership Requirements Applicants are encouraged to develop meaningful partnerships that support the delivery of a comprehensive deflection program. The statute specifically identifies the development of collaborative partnerships with licensed treatment providers, community members, and community organizations as an allowable program activity. • Depending on the proposed program design, partners may include: • Licensed substance use disorder treatment providers; • Mental health treatment providers; • Recovery support or peer recovery organizations; • Community-based organizations; • Case management providers; • Transportation providers; • Harm reduction organizations; • Other organizations necessary to support participant needs and successful program implementation. The statute also permits specific linkage agreements with recovery support services or self-help entities to be required as part of program service protocols. Deflection programs are encouraged to involve key family members and significant others as part of a family-based approach to treatment and to use evidence-based practices and outcome measures. Applicants should clearly identify all proposed partners and describe each partner's role, responsibilities, services, and relationship to the applicant. The application should explain how partners will coordinate referrals, service delivery, case management, treatment access, recovery support, and other participant services. Cost Sharing or Matching N/A Disqualification Applicants must be in good standing with ICJIA and the State of Illinois at the time of application and award. ICJIA reserves the right to disqualify, decline to fund, reduce an award, or impose special conditions on an applicant based on documented fiscal, administrative, programmatic, or compliance concerns, including but not limited to: • Outstanding refunds, repayments, disallowed costs, or other amounts owed to ICJIA or the State of Illinois; • Placement in Grant Funds Recovery, Stop Payment, or other corrective or enforcement status; • Failure to remain current with an approved repayment plan; • Unresolved audit, monitoring, or compliance findings; • Repeated or significant late submission of required fiscal, programmatic, or closeout documentation; • Failure to meet grant requirements, performance measures, or contractual obligations; or • A documented history of deficient, unsupported, or otherwise unsatisfactory grant performance. • ICJIA may consider an applicant’s current and prior grant performance when determining eligibility for funding. Satisfaction of the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee an award. • The use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to design your program is highly discouraged.

The Community Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder Treatment (CP) Program is authorized under the Illinois Community Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (50 ILCS 71). A total of $1,000,000 in state funding has been identified for the program for State Fiscal Year 2027 (SFY2027), subject to the applicable appropriation and availability of funds. Funds are administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) to support the development, implementation, and enhancement of collaborative deflection programs that connect individuals with substance use disorder treatment, recovery support, and other community-based services as alternatives to arrest, criminal justice system involvement, and unnecessary emergency department admissions. All awards are contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds and compliance with applicable state laws, regulations, and grant requirements. ICJIA reserves the right to modify funding amounts based on available resources and programmatic priorities.

In order to charge indirect costs to a grant, the applicant organization must have an annually negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA). There are three types of NICRAs: a) Federally Negotiated Rate. Organizations that receive direct federal funding, may have an indirect cost rate that was negotiated with the Federal Cognizant Agency. Illinois will accept the federally negotiated rate. The organization must provide a copy of the federally NICRA. b) State Negotiated Rate. The organization may negotiate an indirect cost rate with the State of Illinois if they do not have a Federally Negotiated Rate. If an organization has not previously established in indirect cost rate, an indirect cost rate proposal must be submitted through the GATA Grantee Portal no later than three months after receipt of a Notice of State Award (NOSA). If an organization previously established an indirect cost rate, the organization must annually submit a new indirect cost proposal through the GATA Grantee Portal within six months after the close of the grantee’s fiscal year. c) De Minimis Rate. An organization that has never negotiated an indirect cost rate with the Federal Government of the State of Illinois is eligible to elect a de minimis rate of 15% of modified total direct cost (MTDC). Once established, the De Minimis Rate may be used indefinitely. The State of Illinois must verify the calculation of the MTDC annually in order to accept the De Minimis Rate. All grantees must complete an indirect cost rate negotiation or elect the De Minimis Rate to claim indirect costs. Indirect costs claimed without a negotiated rate or a De Minimis Rate election on record in the GATA Grantee Portal indirect cost rate system may be subject to disallowance. Limitations on indirect costs restrict the amount and/or type of indirect costs that are allowed to be charged to grant awards. Indirect cost limitations and restrictions must be clearly stated in this section. For example, the grant award may be subject to state and federal statutory requirements that limit the allowability of costs. The maximum amount allowable under a limitation cannot exceed the total amount under the NICRA. State and federal statutes may restrict the amount of salary that can be charged to a grant award, if the base salary exceeds the Federal Executive Level II Pay Scale. If additional statutory restrictions or limitations are imposed, such as parameters for direct administrative costs, facility costs, and indirect administrative cost levels, those restrictions or limitations must be stated in this section. The statutory reference or guidance imposing the indirect cost limitation or restriction must also be stated within this section. Grantees have discretion not to claim payment for indirect costs. Grantees that elect not to claim indirect costs cannot be reimbursed for indirect costs. The organization must record an election to “Waive Indirect Costs” into the GATA Grantee Portal. Indirect Cost election must be completed annually, for every entity’s fiscal year.

Applications must be submitted in AmpliFund.

All applicants seeking funding under the Community Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program must comply with the following registration, prequalification, and application submission requirements. 1. GATA Registration, Prequalification, and Good Standing All applicants must register their organization through the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal at https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/ before submitting an application. Applicants must satisfy all applicable GATA prequalification requirements and be in good standing at the time of application submission. Applicants must maintain good standing throughout the entire application and review process. IMPORTANT – DISQUALIFICATION: Applicants who are not in good standing at the time of application submission, or who fall out of good standing at any point during the application or review process, will be disqualified from consideration for funding. Their applications will not be scored or considered for an award. Applicants are responsible for monitoring their GATA prequalification status and ensuring that all required registrations and information remain current. 2. System for Award Management (SAM) Registration and Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) Applicants must have an active registration in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) before submitting an application, unless an applicable exemption or exception has been approved. SAM registration is available at https://sam.gov. Applicants must maintain an active SAM registration with current and accurate information throughout the application and award process. ICJIA may not issue a grant award until the applicant has satisfied all applicable SAM registration and UEI requirements. Failure to comply may result in a determination that the applicant is not qualified to receive an award. 3. Euna Registration and Authorized Application Submission Applicants must identify an authorized individual who will serve as the Primary Contact responsible for submitting the application through Euna. The Primary Contact must be registered and authorized to submit applications on behalf of the organization. Additional authorized individuals may assist with completing application components. All applications and required attachments must be submitted electronically through the Euna grant management system. Applications submitted by email, mail, fax, or in person will not be accepted. 4. Required Application Documents To be considered complete and eligible for scoring, applicants must submit the following documents through Euna: - Completed Euna Application - Completed Budget and Budget Narrative - Completed Program Narrative - Completed Fiscal Information Sheet - Any additional required forms, responses, or attachments identified in Euna Unless otherwise specified, attachments must be submitted in PDF or Word format with clear, descriptive file names. Applicants must ensure that all application questions are answered, required fields are completed, and supporting documentation is properly uploaded before submission. 5. Application Deadline and Submission Requirements Completed applications must be received through Euna no later than 5:00 p.m. Central Standard Time (CST) on December 15, 2026. Late applications will not be accepted. Euna will not permit applications to be submitted after the established deadline. Applicants are strongly encouraged to submit applications 24–72 hours before the deadline to avoid unforeseen technical difficulties. Any technical difficulties with Euna should be reported immediately to ICJIA at CJA.VPR.ProgramSupport@Illinois.gov. 6. Incomplete Applications and Failure to Comply Applicants are responsible for ensuring that their applications are accurate, complete, and submitted by the established deadline. Applications that are incomplete, missing required documentation, or fail to meet the eligibility and submission requirements outlined in this NOFO will not be scored or considered for funding. Once an application has been submitted, changes generally cannot be made unless ICJIA reopens the application in Euna for revisions. ICJIA will not accept missing documents, revised materials, or other application components by email in place of the required Euna submission unless specifically requested or authorized by ICJIA. Failure to comply with the requirements of this funding opportunity may result in application disqualification.

All substantive questions and responses will be posted on the ICJIA website at https://icjia.illinois.gov/

Eligible applicants must be located in the State of Illinois and fall within one of the following categories: Law enforcement agencies; Other first responder entities; or Local government agencies. Funding is available to support the development, implementation, expansion, and operation of new and existing deflection programs in urban, suburban, and rural communities throughout Illinois. Ineligible Applicants Organizations that do not fall within one of the eligible applicant categories identified above are not eligible to apply directly for funding under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). However, community-based organizations, licensed substance use disorder treatment providers, recovery support organizations, and other service providers may participate as program partners, subrecipients, or subcontractors through an eligible applicant, consistent with ICJIA requirements. Additional Eligibility Requirements All applicants must be registered and in good standing with the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal at the time of application submission and must maintain good standing throughout the application and review process. Applicants who fail to meet or maintain these requirements will be disqualified, and their applications will not be scored or considered for funding.

Eligible beneficiaries include individuals in Illinois who are experiencing substance use disorders, mental health or behavioral health challenges, or other identified service needs and who may benefit from referral to community-based treatment, recovery support, and other supportive services through a deflection program. The program is intended to serve individuals who may otherwise become involved in the criminal justice system or experience unnecessary emergency department admissions. Eligible individuals may receive services including substance use disorder treatment referrals, mental health services, case management, peer recovery support, harm reduction services, transportation assistance, and other appropriate supportive services designed to promote recovery, stabilization, and successful engagement in treatment. Participant eligibility and referral procedures must be consistent with the approved local deflection program plan, established referral protocols, and applicable program requirements.

Applicants must meet all applicable eligibility, registration, and prequalification requirements established by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) and the State of Illinois. Applicants must satisfy the following requirements: 1. GATA Registration and Prequalification Applicants must be registered and prequalified through the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal and maintain good standing throughout the application and review process. 2. SAM Registration and UEI Applicants must maintain an active registration in the federal System for Award Management (SAM) and possess a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), unless an applicable exemption or exception has been approved. 3. Good Standing with ICJIA and the State of Illinois Applicants must be in good standing with ICJIA and the State of Illinois at the time of application and award. ICJIA reserves the right to disqualify, decline to fund, reduce an award, or impose special conditions based on documented fiscal, administrative, programmatic, or compliance concerns, including but not limited to: - Outstanding refunds, repayments, disallowed costs, or other amounts owed to ICJIA or the State of Illinois; - Placement in Grant Funds Recovery (GFR), Stop Payment, or another corrective or enforcement status; - Failure to remain current with an approved repayment plan; - Unresolved audit, monitoring, or compliance findings; - Repeated or significant late submission of required fiscal, programmatic, or closeout documentation; or - A documented history of deficient or unsatisfactory grant performance. 4. Organizational Eligibility Applicants must be located in Illinois and qualify as a law enforcement agency, other first responder entity, or local government agency. 5. Required Documentation Applicants must submit all required application forms and supporting documentation identified in the NOFO, including the Program Narrative, Budget and Budget Narrative, and Fiscal Information Sheet. Disqualification: Applicants who are not in good standing with applicable GATA prequalification requirements at the time of application submission, or who fall out of good standing during the application or review process, will be disqualified, and their applications will not be scored.

Applicants must demonstrate the organizational capacity, resources, and collaborative partnerships necessary to develop, implement, or expand a deflection program consistent with the Community Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Act (50 ILCS 71) and the requirements of this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). Applicants must clearly describe their proposed deflection program, including the target population, geographic service area, referral procedures, participating partners, and methods for connecting individuals to appropriate substance use disorder treatment, recovery support, mental health services, and other community-based resources. Applicants should identify proposed program partners and describe their respective roles and responsibilities, including coordination with licensed treatment providers, recovery support organizations, and other community-based service providers. Consistent with 50 ILCS 71/35, priority consideration will be given to programs serving: - Communities disproportionately impacted by the war on drugs; - Communities experiencing challenges in police-community relations; and - Communities with limited access to mental health or substance use disorder treatment services. Applicants must demonstrate how their proposed program addresses identified community needs and supports the goals and objectives of the CP Program. Meeting the minimum eligibility requirements does not guarantee funding. All awards are subject to the availability of funds, application review and scoring, and ICJIA approval.

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The ICJIA Budget Committee is scheduled to review and approve designations Spring 2027.

In addition to implementing the funded project consistent with the approved project proposal and budget, agencies selected for funding must comply with applicable grant terms and conditions and other legal requirements, including the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), and the U.S. Department of Justice Grants Financial Guide.

Organizations awarded funding under the Community Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program must comply with all programmatic, fiscal, and administrative reporting requirements established by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). 1. Quarterly Programmatic Progress Reports Grantees must submit quarterly programmatic progress reports documenting program activities, accomplishments, and progress toward approved goals and objectives. Reports must include, at a minimum: - Participant demographic information; - Types of services provided and associated service hours; - Progress toward established goals, objectives, and performance measures; - Program successes and accomplishments; and - Implementation challenges and barriers encountered. 2. Fiscal Reporting Grantees must submit periodic financial reports documenting grant expenditures in accordance with ICJIA requirements, the approved budget, and applicable state grant regulations. 3. Final Reports Grantees must submit final financial and programmatic progress reports following the conclusion of the grant period, in accordance with ICJIA requirements. 4. Recordkeeping and Supporting Documentation Grantees must maintain accurate programmatic and fiscal records supporting reported activities and expenditures. When grant funds are used for allowable food costs, grantees must maintain appropriate documentation, including receipts, event information, and participant counts. 5. Audit Requirements Grantees must submit annual audit reports when applicable and comply with all relevant audit and financial accountability requirements. 6. Reporting Compliance Failure to submit required reports in accordance with established deadlines may result in the withholding of future awards or grant fund drawdowns. Additional reporting and performance monitoring requirements may be established by ICJIA as necessary to ensure compliance with the grant agreement and applicable laws and regulations.

For Questions and technical assistance regarding application submission contact: Lajuana Murphy State Appropriation Public Service Administrator Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority CJA.VPR.ProgramSupport@Illinois.gov

1. Funding Availability and Award Conditions All grant awards under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) are contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds and approval by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA). ICJIA reserves the right to establish final award amounts, reduce proposed funding, reject applications, or withdraw funding commitments when determined to be in the best interest of ICJIA and/or the State of Illinois. Application Review and Funding Decisions Submission of an application does not guarantee funding. Applications will be evaluated based on the review criteria established in this NOFO, available funding, and applicable eligibility and compliance requirements. ICJIA reserves the right to reject any or all applications, negotiate proposed budgets, and reduce awards to remove unallowable or unreasonable costs. 3. Grant Agreement Execution Applicants selected for funding must complete all applicable pre-award requirements and execute a grant agreement with ICJIA before receiving authorization to begin grant-funded activities. A Notice of State Award (NOSA) does not authorize applicants to begin performance or incur costs. ICJIA reserves the right to withdraw a funding commitment if required special grant conditions are not satisfied within 90 days after issuance of the Notice of State Award Finalist, or when ICJIA determines that the project will not progress. 4. Changes to Proposed Programs Proposed projects submitted as part of the grant application must not be changed or modified prior to the grant award. ICJIA may require budget modifications to address unallowable or unreasonable costs, provided the modifications do not materially change the nature of the proposed program. 5. Compliance and Prior Grant Performance ICJIA may consider an applicant's prior grant performance, unresolved audit or monitoring findings, outstanding financial obligations, and compliance history when making funding decisions. Applicants selected for funding must comply with all applicable state laws, grant agreement terms, administrative requirements, and ICJIA policies. 6. Additional Grant Conditions ICJIA reserves the right to establish additional programmatic, fiscal, administrative, reporting, or monitoring requirements as necessary to ensure compliance with the purposes of the funding and applicable laws and regulations.