The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) has released the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the IDHS Supportive Housing Program.
This funding opportunity is for currently funded agencies seeking renewal funding and for new agencies to apply for funding. Full applications are required for both renewing projects and new projects.
NOFO/Application for Supportive Housing Program
Technical Assistance Session - Wednesday, April 2 at 11am
All applicants are invited to attend a virtual Technical Assistance Session on Wednesday, April 2 at 11am.
Link to Technical Assistance Session
Overview of IDHS Supportive Housing Program
The State of Illinois is coordinating agency strategies and investments, and partnering with the community to build a strong safety net and permanent housing for Illinoisans facing homelessness and housing insecurity. In coordination with the Illinois' Coordinated Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness, the Supportive Housing Program (SHP) provides grants to qualified applicants (Recipients) to serve formerly homeless individuals and families, those in danger of becoming homeless, and/or people with chronic disabilities (Participants). Created in 2009, the goal of SHP is to help Participants obtain or maintain independent living arrangements in community-based housing.
Required services for all Participants include ongoing case management, advocacy, and counseling. Additional Participant-tailored services must include accessing applicable mainstream public benefits. Other supportive services may include alcohol and substance use counseling; mental health programming; job training; transportation; childcare; and others selected by the Participant to achieve maximum self-sufficiency. All services must be necessary to enhance Participants' ability to maintain independent living arrangements.
Eligible Recipients include governmental units, community-based organizations, not-for-profit organizations, and entities that develop or operate supportive housing developments. Eligible housing types include transitional facilities where occupancy is limited to no greater than 24 months; and permanent housing options such as Single Room Occupancy (SRO) apartments, family housing developments, and all other types of community-based permanent housing that meet required quality standards and provide tenants with optional supportive services.
IDHS Point of Contact
Charlotte Flickinger
Charlotte.D.Flickinger@illinois.gov
630-222-0636
866-324-5553 (TTY)