200 Housing Bridge Subsidy Administrator
Grant supports organizations in Illinois to provide rental subsidies and housing retention services for individuals with mental health needs transitioning from institutions to community living.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Full application packet due | April 2027: FY27 Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Total program funding ~$56.4M; individual awards anticipated between $528,359 and $29,809,791 for a 12-month term (average previous award ~$14.1M); ~4 awards expected.
Summary: Supports administration of rental subsidies and housing retention services for eligible Illinois residents transitioning from institutions to community-based living.
Key Information: This is a non-competitive, renewal-focused opportunity for current or notified awardees only.
Description
This grant supports organizations in administering the Bridge Subsidy rental support program for Williams and Colbert Class members and Front Door Diversion Program (FDDP) participants in Illinois. Awardees are responsible for eligibility certification, housing quality inspections, rental subsidy payments, and housing retention services, aiming to facilitate successful transitions from institutional to community-based living. The program prioritizes community integration, housing stability, and reduction of barriers for individuals with mental health needs.
