This grant supports expanding 24/7 nursing and psychiatric Community Support Team services for unfunded individuals in nine Illinois counties through the Northwest Crisis Care System.
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: Estimated $380,708 per award, 12-month term; typically 1 award annually.
Summary: Supports expanded Community Support Team services for unfunded, eligible consumers in nine Illinois counties, providing nursing and psychiatric care via the Northwest Crisis Care System.
Key Information: This is a non-competitive renewal opportunity limited to current or notified awardees.
This grant supports the creation and maintenance of additional capacity for Community Support Team (CST) services within the Northwest Crisis Care System (NCCS), specifically targeting unfunded, eligible consumers in Boone, Carroll, DeKalb, JoDaviess, Lee, Ogle, Stephenson, Winnebago, and Whiteside counties in Illinois. The grantee is responsible for providing essential nursing and psychiatric treatment services, ensuring 24/7 coverage and adherence to defined staffing and clinical requirements. The program emphasizes equity, inclusivity, and addressing systemic barriers in mental health service delivery.