FY 2026 Immigrant Family Resource Program Funding Application

Before starting your application, please ensure you have all the required documents ready. Once you start this application, you cannot save your progress and return to the application.


1) PROPOSAL

    

Proposals must include a Table of Contents with the following headings:


_____ Agency Qualifications

_____ Community Identification

_____ Program Design and Implementation

_____ Staffing

_____ Program Evaluation

_____ Budget and Costs Justification Narrative


2) ATTACHMENTS


Attachments must include:


  1. Appendix C: Work Plan and Metrics
  2. Appendix D: Budget Justification Forms (Budget Narrative, Budget Excel Sheet, Budget Certification)
  3. Appendix E: Programmatic Risk Assessment Questionnaire
  4. Appendix F: Certification and Program Assurances
  5. Appendix G: Program Staff chart
  6. Appendix H: Board Members Information
  7. Appendix I: Under Performing Organizations (For organizations funded in FY25)
  8. Organizational Staff Chart
  9. Agency Mission and Vision Statements
  10. Job Descriptions and Resumes of the Executive Director and all program staff for IFRP
  11. Articles of Incorporation
  12. Agency or Fiscal Sponsor IRS 501©3 Documents
  13. One copy of the most recent financial audit
  14. Two Letters of Support from organizations your organization will utilize for referrals
  15. A signed letter from the agency's Executive Director/CEO committed to achieving the designated performance indicators and serving the target population.



Application submission deadline: March 20, 2025, before 5:00 pm

 
 
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Please list the e-mail of ALL the staff in your organization that needs to be notified of any contract-related activities for the purpose of this grant. The contacts listed will be notified of contract execution, approvals, and changes.

 
 
 

Agency's Address

 
 
 
 
 

Please list the Federal Employer Identification Number (FEIN) for the agency.

 

Please list your organization's DUNS #

 

Is your organization using a fiscal sponsor? A fiscal sponsor is a nonprofit organization that provides fiduciary oversight, financial management, and other administrative services to help build the capacity of charitable projects.

 

Executive Director (or equivalent) name and contact information:

 
 
 

This will be used for contract purposes, please list your official title such as Executive Director, Chief Executive Officer, etc.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Staff information and background

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Funding Request

 
 
 

Case Management

Please provide NUMERICAL goals only.

 

Provide case management and/or follow-up assistance, when necessary with continuous screening, to IFRP applicants and recipients

 

Please provide the number of case management sessions you will have with clients to assist them with applications, follow-up, and other services to reach self-sufficiency.

 

Assist individuals in the application process for IDHS related benefits.

 

Assist individuals in the renewal process for IDHS related benefits.

 

Addition of New IDHS Applications and Redetermination Applications

 

Application assistance for Non-IDHS related services. i.e. application for unemployment.

 
 

Information and Referral

Please provide NUMERICAL goals only.

 

This counts the number of unduplicated persons provided with Info/Referral services in the IFRP program.

 

This counts the total number of info and referral sessions

 
 

Translations and Interpretations

Please provide NUMERICAL goals only.

 

Number of IDHS or non-IDHS Documents Translated for Clients – At Case Management (Verbal and Written)

 

Number of IDHS or non-IDHS Documents Translated for Clients – At Info and Referral (Verbal and Written)

 

Provided for IDHS or non-IDHS Services – At Case Management (In-Person and Phone)

 

Provided for IDHS or non-IDHS Services - At Info and Referral. (In-Person and Phone)

 
 

Outreach

Please provide NUMERICAL goals only.

 

How many mass outreach events your organization will participate in FY26 in which IFRP services will be promoted.


Mass Outreach Events are talks, announcements, or information tables about public benefits programs and IFRP services at community events in which partners participate. Most of the time these are events organized by other entities (except for large events held by the partner agency such as health fairs). For example, you may run a table at a community fair or you may speak on a panel during a community meeting.

 

The number of Public Benefits Information Sessions, either in person or digitally for FY26.

 
 

The number of people reached through your flyer distribution efforts for FY26.


Flyer/Brochure Distribution may be done physically or digitally: Physically = Consist of going out into the community to hand out or post flyers. Examples of flyer distributions include at local ethnic businesses, after religious services, at local libraries, at community events (when not counted for mass outreach) at food pantries, at doctor’s offices, etc. For each distribution effort, record the number of total flyers or brochures distributed. Digitally = Consists of posting flyers on social media platforms and counting post engagements during the reporting month.

 

Informational Sessions Attendance plus Flyer Distribution

 
 

Service Provision Information

 

Please list all the languages that your organization is able to provide IFRP services in. Check all that apply.

 

These are State Level Legislators NOT Federal! For more information on who the State Senators are for the areas your organization serves go to: https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/

 

These are State Level Legislators, NOT Federal! For more information on who the IL House Representatives are for the areas your organization serves, go to: https://openstates.org/find_your_legislator/

 

Please include County and Cities. If in Chicago, please include neighborhoods. You can use the drop-down menu AND also add areas that are not listed.

 
 
 

FFATA Data Collection Form

Under FFATA, all sub-recipients who receive $25,000 or more must provide the following information for federal reporting. Please fill out the following form accurately and completely.

 

Is your organization requesting a total of $25,000 or more in funding from the Immigrant Family Resource Program?

 
 

To help us better understand the type of services your organization provides, please select all the applicable services provided at your organization regardless of funding source. If you offer more than the services listed please list them here as well.

 

Application Attachments

Please attach the following documents to your application:


1) PROPOSAL

    

Proposals must include a Table of Contents with the following headings:


_____ Agency Qualifications

_____ Community Identification

_____ Program Design and Implementation

_____ Staffing

_____ Program Evaluation

_____ Budget and Costs Justification Narrative


2) ATTACHMENTS


Attachments must include:


  1. Appendix C: Work Plan and Metrics
  2. Appendix D: Budget Justification Forms (Budget Narrative, Budget Excel Sheet, Budget Certification)
  3. Appendix E: Programmatic Risk Assessment Questionnaire
  4. Appendix F: Certification and Program Assurances
  5. Appendix G: Program Staff chart
  6. Appendix H: Board Members Information
  7. Appendix I: Under Performing Organizations (For organizations funded in FY25)
  8. Organizational Staff Chart
  9. Agency Mission and Vision Statements
  10. Job Descriptions and Resumes of the Executive Director and all program staff for IFRP
  11. Articles of Incorporation
  12. Agency or Fiscal Sponsor IRS 501©3 Documents
  13. One copy of the most recent financial audit
  14. Two Letters of Support from organizations your organization will utilize for referrals
  15. A signed letter from the agency's Executive Director/CEO committed to achieving the designated performance indicators and serving the target population.



Application submission deadline: March 20, 2025, before 5:00 pm

 
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Authorization/Certification

By entering my information below, I affirm that I am duly authorized to submit proposals on behalf of the applicant organization. To the best of my knowledge, the data and statements in this application are true and correct. The applicant agrees to comply with all Federal/Regulations applicable to the program.

 
 
 
 
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