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Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant Program Purpose of the program To support reproductive health care facilities in Illinois that are experiencing increased demand for their services Funding and Awards • Funding Source: State Capital Funds • Total Funding Available: $5 million • Awards will be available on a rolling basis • Awards will range from $50,000 to $500,000 • DCEO expects to make15 to 30 awards though this NOFO • Anticipated start date for awards is September 1, 2023, through December 31, 2024 • This grant opportunity requires at least 15% cash match of total project costs.
Eligible Applicants • • Eligible applicants include: • Nonprofit and for-profit clinics providing or planning to provide pregnancy-related services in a clinical setting.

Facilities must provide abortion care as well as one or more of the following: • Contraceptive and contraceptive counseling • Pregnancy testing/diagnosis/ counseling • Ultrasounds, sexually transmitted infections testing, and prenatal care.
• Facilities where more than half of the clinical facilities are dedicated to medical care other than pregnancy-related medical services are not eligible.
Eligible Projects Projects could include: • New construction, renovation, or major repairs that facilitate expansion or continuation of pregnancy-related medical services • • Investment in new or upgraded equipment that improve care quality or facility capacity, including vehicles for mobile care units Investment to upgrade or enhance security (barriers, alarm/surveillance systems, etc.)
Examples of Expenditures • • Architectural planning and engineering design Land and building acquisition • Costs related to site selection, preparation and improvement • Utility work • New construction of buildings and structures • Reconstruction or improvement of existing buildings or structures • Purchase of automobiles or trucks for provision of mobile health care services • Original furnishings and durable equipment Ineligible Expenditures • Operational expenses • Lease payments for rental of equipment or facilities • Costs of staff or resident labor and material outside of project construction • Expenditures to acquire or construct temporary facilities Submitting Applications • Applicants may submit one application for this opportunity per facility.
• Applications will continue to be accepted for this opportunity and awarded on a rolling basis until funds are depleted.
• Application materials must be submitted to the Department via electronic form at https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a7dd7c0e87024496bf000841b66fae 72 Application Grading and Awards • DCEO will grade and rank applications according to consistency with review criteria • Awards will be based on the merit review score • All applicants with a merit review score that exceeds 70 will receive a recommendation for an award • Applicants that have received a merit review score between 60 and 70 will be considered for up to two full quarters after application is submitted.
Applications Will Be Graded on a 100-pt Scale • Community Need (35 points) • Applicant Capacity (30 points) • Proposal Quality (35 points) Scoring Community Need • Project is located in a rural area • Project is located in an underserved area • Applicant demonstrates clear unmet demand for the specific services they intend to provide through this grant • Project will address significant safety issue for patients and/or staff Scoring Applicant Capacity • Detailed description of the overall scope of the proposed project and present a clear plan • Applicant has the resources required to successfully meet funding commitments for the project • Applicant has previous experience in managing government and/or foundation grants • Applicant has the experience, knowledge, and expertise required to successfully operate the facility following the project Scoring Proposal Quality • Clear timeline for project and necessary tasks to successfully complete the project.
• Facility will provide a wide range of the pregnancy-related health services listed in Section C1 of the NOFO, and in an increased capacity relative to current availability of services.

• Budget detail, clarity and reasonableness.

• Applicant provides convincing budget documentation and support.
Administrative Requirements • Subrecipients and Subcontractors • Grant Uniform Requirements • Procurement • Business Enterprise Program • Environmental Review Requirements • Illinois Works Jobs Program Act • Prevailing Wage Act • Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act 14 More Information?
• DCEO Grant Opportunities Main Page: • https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pa • ges/default.aspx Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant Program Opportunity Site: • https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/3201- 2592.html Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Email: CEO.ILReprodHealth@illinois.gov 15 w w w .

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