270 Transit Behavioral Health Outreach
This grant supports a pilot program delivering behavioral health outreach and connecting unsheltered individuals on Illinois public transit to housing and health services, with a focus on equity and inclusion.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates: July 6, 2026 (ICQ submission) | July 13, 2026 (Full application)
Funding Amounts: Single award of $707,231 for a 9-month term; up to 2 renewals anticipated, subject to performance and funding.
Summary: Supports outreach and behavioral health services for individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness on public transit in Illinois, connecting them to housing and health resources.
Key Information: Non-competitive; only notified/eligible organizations may apply.
Description
This opportunity funds a pilot program to provide flexible, community-based behavioral health outreach to individuals experiencing unsheltered homelessness who use public transit vehicles for shelter in Illinois. The program aims to connect people with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders—who face persistent health disparities—to mainstream and supportive services, including housing, mental health care, substance use treatment, medical care, and public entitlements. Equity, diversity, and inclusion are emphasized in both service provision and organizational practices.
