791 Accessible Housing and Assistive Technology
Funds assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and accessibility modifications to support people with disabilities moving from nursing facilities to independent living in Illinois.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027: Full application packet due | April 2027: Budget submission in CSA Tracking System due | April 2027: FY27 Internal Control Questionnaire (ICQ) submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Total program funding approx. $2.7M; individual awards expected between $76,526 and $2,659,744 for a 12-month period.
Summary: Supports assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and accessibility modifications to help individuals with disabilities transition from nursing facilities to independent community living in Illinois.
Key Information: Non-competitive; limited to current awardees or those invited to apply.
Description
This Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) grant aims to reduce barriers for individuals with disabilities transitioning from nursing facilities to community-based living under the Colbert & Williams Consent Decrees. The program funds comprehensive evaluations, mobile assistive technology, adaptive equipment, and home/worksite modifications to maximize independence and safety. Services are delivered in phases—addressing mobility, accessibility modifications, and instrumental activities of daily living (IADLs)—and include ongoing follow-up, training, and technical assistance. The grantee is also responsible for reporting outcomes and supporting the creation of accessible housing stock.
