866 In-Home Recovery Support
Funds peer-led, in-home recovery support for Illinois residents with mental health needs transitioning from institutions to independent community living.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Full Application Deadline) | April 2027 (FY27 Internal Control Questionnaire submission)
Funding Amounts: ~$1,116,382 total; typical award size $279,095–$837,287 for a 12-month term; ~2 awards annually.
Summary: Supports peer-led, in-home recovery services for individuals transitioning from institutional care to independent community living in Illinois.
Key Information: This is a non-competitive, renewal-based opportunity for current or notified awardees only.
Description
This grant funds peer-based, non-clinical support services for Williams and Colbert Class Members transitioning from institutional settings (such as Specialized Mental Health Rehabilitation Facilities or Skilled Nursing Facilities) to independent community living in Illinois. Recovery Support Specialists—individuals with lived experience—provide in-home assistance, resource navigation, social support, coping skills education, and encouragement for up to 12 months post-transition. The program supplements primary agency services and aims to build confidence, reduce anxieties, and foster independence for participants.
