205 PSH Support Services
Funds individualized mental health and support services to help Illinois residents with serious mental illness maintain stable housing and build independent living skills in permanent supportive housing.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Full application packet due | April 2027: FY27 budget submission in CSA Tracking System | April 2027: Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Approximately $8.9M total; individual awards typically $83,383–$2,480,957 for a 12-month period; average prior award ~$515,000.
Summary: Supports mental health and individualized support services for individuals with serious mental illness residing in permanent supportive housing in Illinois.
Key Information: Only current awardees or those notified by IDHS are eligible to apply; pre-qualification and registration required before application.
Description
This program funds access to support and individualized mental health services for individuals with serious mental illness (SMI) living in permanent supportive housing (PSH) or other housing programs in Illinois. The goal is to help participants maintain stable housing, build independent living and tenancy skills, reduce the risk of homelessness, and support self-sufficiency. Services are flexible and individualized, including housing stabilization, care coordination, benefit enrollment, and support for daily living. The program emphasizes equity, inclusivity, and aims to address systemic barriers to care.
