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IDHS and DCEO Launch First-Ever Human Services Capital Grant Program
SPRINGFIELD – IDHS and DCEO have partnered to launch a first-of-its-kind, $15 million capital improvement projects for facilities of eligible not-for-profit human services providers located in Illinois. This is a competitive program that will make at least 60 grant awards ranging from $50,000 up to $250,000 to eligible organizations.
“This is a huge opportunity for human services providers across the state. For too long, too many crucial community-based organizations have been unable to invest in their capital construction needs,” said Grace B. Hou, Secretary, Illinois Department of Human Services. “We are so pleased to team up with DCEO to make this long-awaited program possible.”
“DCEO is excited to partner with IDHS on this opportunity to provide capital grants to not-for-profits across Illinois that provide essential services to their communities,” said DCEO Director Sylvia I. Garcia. “Through Rebuild Illinois, Governor Pritzker has taken a truly comprehensive approach to funding much-needed capital projects that improve the quality of life for all Illinoisans.”
Application Deadline: December 30, 2022 (5:00 p.m.)
Application information: Detailed funding opportunity information, application materials, and technical assistance are available here or email CapitalGrant@tecsinc.com for additional information.
Eligible applicants: “Human services providers” means not-for-profit organizations in good standing to operate in Illinois that have provided services for a minimum of two years directly to low-income or marginalized populations in one of the core divisions of DHS— Mental Health, Rehabilitation Services, Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, Family and Community Services, Developmental Disabilities, and Early Childhood.
Award information: Individual capital improvement awards will range from $50,000 to $250,000. DCEO anticipates that the term of the agreements will be one to two years ending on or around August 31, 2024.
Eligible projects: Capital improvements are projects, not yet fully completed as of November 1, 2022, with a purpose to physically expand or physically improve upon a facility located in Illinois and owned or leased by an eligible human services provider. Eligible activities do not include the purchase of land or a building, site selection or improvements made to a personal residence even if it is used by the human services provider to perform services. Administrative and operational expenditures are not allowable costs for this program.
Priority projects: Applicants that demonstrate the following will receive additional credit during the application review process if the proposed project:
- Addresses Life Safety Code deficiencies;
- Will lead to an expansion of services offered to clients (either expansion of current programs or introduction of new programs); or
- Is located in or provides services to individuals who reside in either a disproportionately impacted area or a qualified census tract. See https://www.illinoisworknet.com/qctdiamap.
Technical Assistance: TEC Services Consulting Inc. will provide technical assistance in the form of webinars, written materials, and one-on-one communications to organizations during the application process and to award recipients during project administration. DCEO strongly encourages interested organizations to review the technical assistance materials and to participate in upcoming webinars.
