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PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

PRIVATE ENFORCEMENT INITIATIVES

LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS GRANT PROGRAM

THIS AWARD WILL FUND THE CONTINUATION OF LEGAL AID CHICAGO’S TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS ASSISTANCE PROJECT (TSAP), WHICH HAS PROVIDED SPECIALIZED SERVICES TO SURVIVORS. TSAP’S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES ARE TO ADDRESS THE INDIVIDUALIZED CIVIL LEGAL NEEDS OF TRAFFICKING VICTIMS FROM FOUR HIGHLY VULNERABLE POPULATIONS: H-2A AGRICULTURAL WORKERS, LOW-WAGE WORKERS, DOMESTIC WORKERS, AND SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. TSAP PROVIDES FREE, HIGH-QUALITY LEGAL SERVICES IN CIVIL (NON-CRIMINAL) MATTERS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, INCLUDING SERVICES RELATED TO IMMIGRATION, HOUSING, PUBLIC BENEFITS, DOMESTIC RELATIONS, EMPLOYMENT, CONSUMER RIGHTS, EDUCATION, AND TRAFFICKING SURVIVORSHIP. ADDITIONALLY, TSAP INTENDS TO EXPAND ITS SERVICES BY FURTHER INTEGRATING AN EXPERIENCED SOCIAL WORKER INTO THE PROJECT, TO ADDRESS THE SIGNIFICANT NON-LEGAL NEEDS OF SURVIVORS. THESE SOCIAL SERVICES WILL FILL GAPS THAT CANNOT CURRENTLY BE ADDRESSED AND WILL HELP SURVIVORS STABILIZE MORE QUICKLY. FINALLY, TSAP WILL EXPAND ITS WORK IN THE AREA OF EMPLOYMENT RESPONSES, SEEKING WORK-RELATED REMEDIES FOR SURVIVORS. THIS EFFORT WILL INVOLVE KNOW-YOUR-RIGHTS EDUCATION AND POST-TRAFFICKING EMPLOYMENT COUNSELING, WHICH WILL ESTABLISH A SOLID FOUNDATION FOR SURVIVORS, HELPING THEM AVOID EXPLOITATION AND FIND GOOD, FULFILLING WORK. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES, TSAP WORKS IN COLLABORATION WITH FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT, LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICE PROVIDERS, AND COMMUNITY- AND FAITH-BASED ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS ARE IDENTIFIED AND REFERRED FOR ADDITIONAL SERVICES IN OTHER AREAS OF NEED. TSAP WILL CONDUCT TRAINING AND PUBLIC AWARENESS ACTIVITIES FOR PROFESSIONALS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AND THEIR ABILITY TO IDENTIFY, RESPOND TO, AND REFER SURVIVORS. TSAP’S ULTIMATE GOAL IS TO ENABLE TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS TO ACHIEVE EMOTIONAL, ECONOMIC, AND LEGAL INDEPENDENCE SO THEY CAN LIVE STABLE, SELF-SUFFICIENT LIVES, FREE FROM TRAFFICKING AND ABUSE.

THE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS (LAV) GRANT PROGRAM, AUTHORIZED BY 34 U.S.C. 20121, IS INTENDED TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF CIVIL AND CRIMINAL LEGAL ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO EFFECTIVELY AID VICTIMS (AGES 11 AND OLDER) OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING BY PROVIDING FUNDS FOR COMPREHENSIVE DIRECT LEGAL SERVICES TO VICTIMS IN LEGAL MATTERS RELATING TO OR ARISING OUT OF THAT ABUSE OR VIOLENCE. LEGAL ASSISTANCE INCLUDES ASSISTANCE TO VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND STALKING IN: A) FAMILY, TRIBAL, TERRITORIAL, IMMIGRATION, EMPLOYMENT, ADMINISTRATIVE AGENCY, HOUSING MATTERS, CAMPUS ADMINISTRATIVE, OR PROTECTION OR STAY AWAY ORDER PROCEEDINGS, AND OTHER SIMILAR MATTERS; B) CRIMINAL JUSTICE INVESTIGATIONS, PROSECUTIONS, AND POST-TRIAL MATTERS (INCLUDING SENTENCING, PAROLE, AND PROBATION) THAT IMPACT THE VICTIMS SAFETY AND PRIVACY; C) ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION, RESTORATIVE PRACTICES, OR OTHER PROCESSES INTENDED TO PROMOTE VICTIM SAFETY, PRIVACY, AND AUTONOMY; AND D) POST-CONVICTION RELIEF PROCEEDINGS IN STATE, LOCAL, TRIBAL, OR TERRITORIAL COURT WHERE THE CONVICTION OF A VICTIM IS RELATED TO OR ARISING FROM DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, DATING VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, STALKING, OR SEX TRAFFICKING. 34 U.S.C. 12291(A)(24)(C) AND (D). THROUGH THIS CONTINUATION LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR VICTIMS PROJECT, LEGAL AID CHICAGO, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH RESILIENCE, WILL PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE IN COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS. THE PROJECT WILL ADDRESS THE FOLLOWING PRIORITY AREA: STRENGTHEN EFFORTS TO PREVENT AND END SEXUAL ASSAULT INCLUDING VICTIM SERVICES AND CIVIL AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE RESPONSES WITH SEVENTY PERCENT OF ALL CLIENTS SERVED BEING SURVIVORS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT AND A FOCUS ON NON-INTIMATE PARTNER SEXUAL ASSAULT. THIS AWARD IS A CONTINUATION OF 15JOVW-21-GG-00369-LEGA.

TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS PROJECT (CLASP)

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS PROJECT (CLASP)

VA IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND PARTICIPANTS

COMPREHENSIVE LEGAL ASSISTANCE FOR SURVIVORS PROJECT (CLASP)

TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TSAP)

SAFETY THROUGH OUTREACH AND SERVICES

SOCIAL SERVICES AND INCOME MAINTENANCE BENEFITS ENROLLMENT COORDINATION GRANT PROGRAM

VA IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND PARTICIPANTS

TRAFFICKING SURVIVORS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (TSAP)

ENGAGES INDIVIDUALS IN SERVICE TO ELIMINATE POVERTY AND POVERTY-RELATED PROBLEMS IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES

VA IS PROVIDING FUNDING TO ASSIST WITH THE COSTS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO ELIGIBLE VETERANS AND PARTICIPANTS

THE PURPOSE OF THE LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC LITC GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO, 1. A CLINICAL PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED LAW, BUSINESS, OR ACCOUNTING SCHOOL IN WHICH STUDENTS REPRESENT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN CONTROVERSIES ARISING UNDER IRC 7526. 2. AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501C AND EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501A THROUGH REPRESENTATION OF TAXPAYERS OR REFERRAL OF TAXPAYERS TO QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE LITC PROGRAM, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AWARDS GRANTS SO THAT GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE TAX REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR OTHER TRIBUNAL ON FEDERAL TAX MATTERS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON VARIOUS TAX TOPICS AND ADVOCACY ON TAX ISSUES IMPACTING THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES. END GOAL AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES, THE LITC PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO, 1. OPEN NEW AND WORK PREVIOUSLY OPENED REPRESENTATION CASES. 2. CONSULT WITH TAXPAYERS ON THEIR SPECIFIC TAX ISSUE. 3. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 4. MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT TO TAX ADMINISTRATION BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS TO IRS ADMINISTRATION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES, TAXPAYERS WITH INCOMES THAT DO NOT EXCEED 250 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND TAXPAYERS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS THEIR SECOND LANGUAGE. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH ADVANCED APPROVAL BY THE LITC PROGRAM OFFICE, SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY BROADBAND ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. 5. REASON FOR MODIFICATION IF SHOWING A POSITIVE AMOUNT IS AN OBLIGATION FOR THE YEAR THAT IS REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D., IF SHOWING A NEGATIVE AMOUNT IT IS A DEOBLIGATION OR A RETURN OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D.

THE PURPOSE OF THE LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC LITC GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO, 1. A CLINICAL PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED LAW, BUSINESS, OR ACCOUNTING SCHOOL IN WHICH STUDENTS REPRESENT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN CONTROVERSIES ARISING UNDER IRC 7526. 2. AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501C AND EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501A THROUGH REPRESENTATION OF TAXPAYERS OR REFERRAL OF TAXPAYERS TO QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE LITC PROGRAM, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AWARDS GRANTS SO THAT GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE TAX REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR OTHER TRIBUNAL ON FEDERAL TAX MATTERS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON VARIOUS TAX TOPICS AND ADVOCACY ON TAX ISSUES IMPACTING THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES. END GOAL AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES, THE LITC PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO, 1. OPEN NEW AND WORK PREVIOUSLY OPENED REPRESENTATION CASES. 2. CONSULT WITH TAXPAYERS ON THEIR SPECIFIC TAX ISSUE. 3. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 4. MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT TO TAX ADMINISTRATION BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS TO IRS ADMINISTRATION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES, TAXPAYERS WITH INCOMES THAT DO NOT EXCEED 250 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND TAXPAYERS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS THEIR SECOND LANGUAGE. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH ADVANCED APPROVAL BY THE LITC PROGRAM OFFICE, SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY BROADBAND ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. 5. REASON FOR MODIFICATION IF SHOWING A POSITIVE AMOUNT IS AN OBLIGATION FOR THE YEAR THAT IS REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D., IF SHOWING A NEGATIVE AMOUNT IT IS A DE-OBLIGATION OR A RETURN OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D.

VISTA STATE

THE PURPOSE OF THE LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC LITC GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO, 1. A CLINICAL PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED LAW, BUSINESS, OR ACCOUNTING SCHOOL IN WHICH STUDENTS REPRESENT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN CONTROVERSIES ARISING UNDER IRC 7526. 2. AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501C AND EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501A THROUGH REPRESENTATION OF TAXPAYERS OR REFERRAL OF TAXPAYERS TO QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE LITC PROGRAM, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AWARDS GRANTS SO THAT GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE TAX REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR OTHER TRIBUNAL ON FEDERAL TAX MATTERS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON VARIOUS TAX TOPICS AND ADVOCACY ON TAX ISSUES IMPACTING THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES. END GOAL AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES, THE LITC PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO, 1. OPEN NEW AND WORK PREVIOUSLY OPENED REPRESENTATION CASES. 2. CONSULT WITH TAXPAYERS ON THEIR SPECIFIC TAX ISSUE. 3. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 4. MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT TO TAX ADMINISTRATION BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS TO IRS ADMINISTRATION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES, TAXPAYERS WITH INCOMES THAT DO NOT EXCEED 250 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND TAXPAYERS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS THEIR SECOND LANGUAGE. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH ADVANCED APPROVAL BY THE LITC PROGRAM OFFICE, SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY BROADBAND ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. 5. REASON FOR MODIFICATION IF SHOWING A POSITIVE AMOUNT IS AN OBLIGATION FOR THE YEAR THAT IS REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D., IF SHOWING A NEGATIVE AMOUNT IT IS A DE-OBLIGATION OR A RETURN OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D.

THE PURPOSE OF THE LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC LITC GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO, 1. A CLINICAL PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED LAW, BUSINESS, OR ACCOUNTING SCHOOL IN WHICH STUDENTS REPRESENT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN CONTROVERSIES ARISING UNDER IRC 7526. 2. AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501C AND EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501A THROUGH REPRESENTATION OF TAXPAYERS OR REFERRAL OF TAXPAYERS TO QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE LITC PROGRAM, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AWARDS GRANTS SO THAT GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE TAX REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR OTHER TRIBUNAL ON FEDERAL TAX MATTERS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON VARIOUS TAX TOPICS AND ADVOCACY ON TAX ISSUES IMPACTING THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES. END GOAL AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES, THE LITC PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO, 1. OPEN NEW AND WORK PREVIOUSLY OPENED REPRESENTATION CASES. 2. CONSULT WITH TAXPAYERS ON THEIR SPECIFIC TAX ISSUE. 3. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 4. MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT TO TAX ADMINISTRATION BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS TO IRS ADMINISTRATION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES, TAXPAYERS WITH INCOMES THAT DO NOT EXCEED 250 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND TAXPAYERS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS THEIR SECOND LANGUAGE. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH ADVANCED APPROVAL BY THE LITC PROGRAM OFFICE, SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY BROADBAND ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. 5. REASON FOR MODIFICATION IF SHOWING A POSITIVE AMOUNT IS AN OBLIGATION FOR THE YEAR THAT IS REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D., IF SHOWING A NEGATIVE AMOUNT IT IS A DEOBLIGATION OR A RETURN OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D.

LEGAL AID CHICAGO'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES TO PEOPLE LIVING IN POVERTY AND OTHER VULNERABLE GROUPS. THROUGH LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY, IT SECURES INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING, BASIC HEALTHCARE, ECONOMIC STABILITY, FAIR WORKING CONDITIONS, AND PROTECTION FROM ABUSE. AT LEGAL AID CHICAGO, AND EACH OF ITS SUBGRANTEE PARTNERS IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, ACROSS COOK COUNTY, AND THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS, 45 VISTA MEMBERS, INCLUDING TWO VISTA LEADERS, COORDINATE EFFORTS TO PROVIDE RESPONSIVE AND SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMS THAT EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES TO OBTAIN LEGAL REMEDIES IN ORDER TO BREAK THE CYCLE OF POVERTY. ONE OF LEGAL AID CHICAGO?S PRIMARY OBJECTIVES DURING A NEW GRANT CYCLE WILL BE TO DEVELOP AND LAUNCH SEVERAL NEW VISTA PROJECTS TO ADDRESS VARIOUS LEGAL MATTERS THAT LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND REGIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE ARE ENCOUNTERING AS A RESULT OF THE PANDEMIC. THESE PROJECTS, WHICH WILL BE DEVELOPED WITH INPUT FROM A VARIETY OF SOURCES, INCLUDING CURRENT AND POTENTIAL CLIENTS, WILL SEEK TO ALLEVIATE AND ELIMINATE POVERTY BY MAINTAINING OR INCREASING HOUSEHOLD INCOME AND ADDRESSING SOCIAL DETRIMENTS TO HEALTH. TO ACHIEVE THESE GOALS, LEGAL AID CHICAGO AND THE SUBGRANTEE PARTNER PROJECT SITES WILL LAUNCH COMMUNITY OUTREACH INITIATIVES AND ENGAGE VOLUNTEERS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS GAIN FAMILIARITY WITH A VARIETY OF PUBLIC AID PROGRAMS AND LEARN HOW TO NAVIGATE THEM IN ORDER TO ACCESS VITAL SERVICES. IN ITS ROLE AS SPONSOR INTERMEDIARY, LEGAL AID CHICAGO WILL MAKE INTERNAL PREPARATIONS, AND WORK CLOSELY WITH ITS PARTNER PROJECT SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE, IN EFFORTS TO ENSURE THAT A GROWING NUMBER OF INDIVIDUALS FACING ISSUES SUCH AS FOOD INSECURITY, HOMELESSNESS, AND UNEMPLOYMENT, AMONG OTHERS, WILL BENEFIT FROM GREATER ACCESS TO FREE LEGAL RESOURCES, SERVICES, EDUCATION, AND REPRESENTATION. IN A NEW PROJECT PERIOD, VISTAS WILL COORDINATE A VARIETY OF EFFORTS TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES IN THE SHORT TERM, WHILE SETTING UP PROCESSES TO ADDRESS THESE ISSUES AFTER THEIR TERMS CONCLUDE AND AFTER THEIR PROJECT SITE HAS TRANSITIONED AWAY FROM VISTA RESOURCES. BY LEVERAGING VISTA RESOURCES TO MAXIMIZE THE IMPACT OF THESE MANY COMMUNITY OUTREACH AND VOLUNTEER MOBILIZATION INITIATIVES, RESIDENTS OF ILLINOIS WILL BENEFIT FROM COUNTLESS NEW OPPORTUNITIES TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO QUALITY HEALTHCARE AND INCOME SECURITY. THIS PROPOSED PROJECT WOULD ULTIMATELY BENEFIT APPROXIMATELY 8,000 INDIVIDUALS AND ALIGN WITH THE ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES, HEALTHY FUTURES, AND VETERANS AND MILITARY FAMILIES FOCUS AREAS. THE RESULT OF THE VISTAS? SERVICE WILL SEE THE PROJECT SITES, PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS, AND THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES BEING BETTER PREPARED TO ADDRESS EMERGING POVERTY TRENDS, INCREASING DEMANDS FOR PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, AND PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCIES.

THE PURPOSE OF THE LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC LITC GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO, 1. A CLINICAL PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED LAW, BUSINESS, OR ACCOUNTING SCHOOL IN WHICH STUDENTS REPRESENT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN CONTROVERSIES ARISING UNDER IRC 7526. 2. AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501C AND EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501A THROUGH REPRESENTATION OF TAXPAYERS OR REFERRAL OF TAXPAYERS TO QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE LITC PROGRAM, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AWARDS GRANTS SO THAT GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE TAX REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR OTHER TRIBUNAL ON FEDERAL TAX MATTERS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON VARIOUS TAX TOPICS AND ADVOCACY ON TAX ISSUES IMPACTING THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES. END GOAL AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES, THE LITC PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO, 1. OPEN NEW AND WORK PREVIOUSLY OPENED REPRESENTATION CASES. 2. CONSULT WITH TAXPAYERS ON THEIR SPECIFIC TAX ISSUE. 3. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 4. MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT TO TAX ADMINISTRATION BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS TO IRS ADMINISTRATION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES, TAXPAYERS WITH INCOMES THAT DO NOT EXCEED 250 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND TAXPAYERS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS THEIR SECOND LANGUAGE. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH ADVANCED APPROVAL BY THE LITC PROGRAM OFFICE, SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY BROADBAND ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. 5. REASON FOR MODIFICATION IF SHOWING A POSITIVE AMOUNT IS AN OBLIGATION FOR THE YEAR THAT IS REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D., IF SHOWING A NEGATIVE AMOUNT IT IS A DEOBLIGATION OR A RETURN OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D.

THE PURPOSE OF THE LOW-INCOME TAXPAYER CLINIC LITC GRANT IS TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO, 1. A CLINICAL PROGRAM AT AN ACCREDITED LAW, BUSINESS, OR ACCOUNTING SCHOOL IN WHICH STUDENTS REPRESENT LOW-INCOME TAXPAYERS IN CONTROVERSIES ARISING UNDER IRC 7526. 2. AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501C AND EXEMPT FROM TAX UNDER SECTION 501A THROUGH REPRESENTATION OF TAXPAYERS OR REFERRAL OF TAXPAYERS TO QUALIFIED REPRESENTATIVES. ACTIVITIES TO BE PERFORMED UNDER THE LITC PROGRAM, THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AWARDS GRANTS SO THAT GRANT RECIPIENTS ARE ABLE TO PROVIDE TAX REPRESENTATION BEFORE THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE OR OTHER TRIBUNAL ON FEDERAL TAX MATTERS, EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES ON VARIOUS TAX TOPICS AND ADVOCACY ON TAX ISSUES IMPACTING THE INTENDED BENEFICIARIES. END GOAL AND EXPECTED OUTCOMES, THE LITC PROGRAM AWARDS GRANTS TO, 1. OPEN NEW AND WORK PREVIOUSLY OPENED REPRESENTATION CASES. 2. CONSULT WITH TAXPAYERS ON THEIR SPECIFIC TAX ISSUE. 3. CONDUCT EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES. 4. MAKE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE IMPROVEMENT TO TAX ADMINISTRATION BY ADVOCATING FOR CHANGES OR IMPROVEMENTS TO IRS ADMINISTRATION. INTENDED BENEFICIARIES, TAXPAYERS WITH INCOMES THAT DO NOT EXCEED 250 PERCENT OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES AND TAXPAYERS FOR WHOM ENGLISH IS THEIR SECOND LANGUAGE. SUBRECIPIENT ACTIVITIES, IN LIMITED CIRCUMSTANCES AND WITH ADVANCED APPROVAL BY THE LITC PROGRAM OFFICE, SUBRECIPIENTS MAY BE UTILIZED BY GRANT RECIPIENTS TO HELP DELIVER KEY BROADBAND ELEMENTS OF THE PROGRAM. 5. REASON FOR MODIFICATION IF SHOWING A POSITIVE AMOUNT IS AN OBLIGATION FOR THE YEAR THAT IS REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D., IF SHOWING A NEGATIVE AMOUNT IT IS A DEOBLIGATION OR A RETURN OF FUNDS FOR THE YEAR REPRESENTED BY THE FIRST TWO DIGITS OF THE PRIME AWARD I.D.

THE PESTICIDE ASSESSMENT PROJECT OF ILLINOIS (PAP-ILLINOIS) WILL CONDUCT RESEARCH DIRECTLY THROUGH EDUCATING AGRICULTURAL WORKERS ON PESTICIDE AWARENESS, MONITORING PESTICIDE USE BY RETURNING TO SEE WORKERS TO EXAMINE WHETHER THEIR INCREASED KNOWLEDGE HAS BEEN EFFECTIVE AND INVESTIGATING POSSIBLE VIOLATIONS OR WORKER ILLNESSES FROM PESTICIDES IN CENTRAL AND SOUTHERN ILLINOIS. THIS EFFORT WILL INCLUDE CREATING PARTNERSHIPS WITH THE LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH DEPARTMENTS.