Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89 § 50.960

Current through Register Vol. 48, No. 45, November 8, 2024

Section 50.960 - Qualified Partners

a) The Department may enter into grant agreements, contracts, or intermediary agreements with qualified partners to implement the Program. The nature of the services provided by the qualified partner shall determine whether the arrangement is a grant, procurement, or other relationship. The Department may award grants to qualified partners to provide financial assistance to qualifying businesses or contract with qualified partners to secure services to implement the Program.

b) An Agreement with a qualified partner shall specify the qualified partner's responsibility, if any, for determining eligibility for financial assistance and monitoring participants for compliance with program requirements.

c) Nothing in this Part shall restrict the Department from securing services from entities other than qualified partners to assist in implementing the Program.

Ill. Admin. Code tit. 89, § 50.960

Added at 45 Ill. Reg. 11057, effective 8/26/2021