575 Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
Funds community-based services in Illinois to help adults and families with serious mental illness or substance use disorders transition from homelessness to stable housing and support.
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 total funding ~$2.75M; individual awards typically $95,405–$980,596 for a 12-month period; average prior award ~$305,873.
Summary: Funds community-based services in Illinois to help adults and families with serious mental illness or substance use disorders transition from homelessness to stable housing and support.
Key Information: This is a forecasted, non-competitive renewal opportunity—current PATH grantees only.
Description
This program supports flexible, community-based services throughout Illinois to address the needs of adults and families with serious mental illness (SMI) and co-occurring substance use disorders who are homeless or at risk of homelessness. The goal is to link these individuals to mainstream and supportive services, facilitate stable housing, improve health, and promote self-directed, purposeful living. Services funded include outreach, engagement, intensive case management, crisis intervention, screening and assessment, counseling, linkage to community resources, referrals to healthcare and substance abuse treatment, staff training, advocacy for vocational training and benefits, housing assistance, regular service hours at homeless shelters, and partnerships with hospitals and correctional facilities. The program also emphasizes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all service provision.
