215 Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
Funds support the expansion of permanent supportive housing and services for Illinois residents with serious mental illness or institutional histories using the Housing First model.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates: April 3, 2026 (Full application) | April 10, 2026 (ICQ due)
Funding Amounts: Approx. $3,100,000 total; individual awards typically $278,000–$633,785 for a 12-month term; ~7 awards expected.
Summary: Funds expansion of permanent supportive housing and services for Illinois residents with serious mental illness or institutional histories using the Housing First model.
Key Information: Non-competitive; limited to current awardees who are Community Mental Health Centers and Housing Providers.
Description
This program supports the development and expansion of permanent supportive housing (PSH) for individuals in Illinois diagnosed with serious mental illness and/or those who have been institutionalized. Utilizing the Housing First model, the initiative aims to provide housing opportunities without preconditions, subsistence support, and robust supportive services to help participants achieve recovery and community integration. The grant covers a range of eligible costs, including rental and utility assistance, landlord incentives, application and inspection fees, transition assistance, subsistence allowances, and case management. The program prioritizes equity, diversity, and inclusion, focusing on individuals who are homeless, involved in consent decree transitions, or eligible for diversion or forensic services.
