815 Cultural Faith Based Empowerment
Funds nonprofit providers to help faith-based organizations in underserved Illinois communities improve behavioral health awareness, training, and access through outreach, education, and support.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full application packet due) | April 2027 (FY27 Internal Control Questionnaire submission)
Funding Amounts: ~$1,036,827 total; typical award $474,223–$562,604 for a 12-month term; 2 anticipated awards.
Summary: Supports outreach, training, and support for faith-based organizations in underserved Illinois communities to improve behavioral health access.
Key Information: Limited to current awardees; pre-qualification and annual registration required.
Description
This opportunity funds nonprofit community providers to deliver outreach, engagement, training, and support to faith-based organizations serving Illinois communities that are underserved by mental and behavioral health resources. The goal is to build relationships within these communities, provide training to faith-based leadership, and foster connections through personal stories from individuals with lived experience. The program aims to increase awareness of behavioral health resources, facilitate linkages to mental health services, support advocacy for treatment and recovery, and help community members navigate barriers to care. Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core priorities, with a focus on expanding behavioral health services in targeted Illinois ZIP codes.
