510-FRFV Federal Resp Firearm Violence
This grant supports building and deploying coordinated mental health response teams to provide immediate and long-term care in Chicago communities impacted by mass shootings.
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 approx. $2,072,200; typical award $117,216–$200,000 for a 12-month term; ~12 awards expected.
Summary: Supports coordinated, immediate, and long-term mental health response teams for Chicago communities impacted by mass shootings.
Key Information: Forecasted opportunity; only current awardees or those notified to apply are eligible.
Description
This grant supports a multi-year pilot program to develop and implement coordinated mental health response teams in Chicago neighborhoods most affected by mass shootings. Funded by the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Division of Behavioral Health and Recovery, the initiative focuses on providing immediate and long-term care to victims, families, and communities. The program is structured around the "Mental Health Response to Mass Firearm Violence Plan," which includes hiring a Mental Health Response Lead, building a network of trained community volunteers and advocates, and delivering mental health outreach, education, referrals, and follow-up care. Activities are tailored to the unique needs of each area, aiming to build local capacity, foster trust, support responders, and address secondary trauma. The ultimate goal is to ensure all communities impacted by mass shootings have access to timely, culturally competent, and effective mental health support.
