FY26 Renewal: Child Death Investigation Task Force

The Illinois Child Death Investigation Task Force is a grant program that aims to coordinate and provide trained investigators from various agencies to investigate sudden unexplained and unexpected serious life-threatening injuries and death of each child in the state, under the age of eighteen. The team consists of Law Enforcement Officers, DCFS Investigators, and Coroners/Deputies that must be available for 16 training hours each fiscal year. Key aspects of this opportunity include: • The grant award is $138,504.00, with a funding source from the state. • The award ceiling and floor are both $138,504.00. • Indirect costs are allowed, with restrictions and requirements for negotiation or election of a de minimis rate. • The submission timeline is rolling, with no specific open or close dates mentioned. • Applicants must be registered in SAM and provide a valid DUNS number. • Grantees will be expected to submit periodic performance reports and monthly financial reports.