Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) Implementation Grants Notice of Funding Opportunity NOFO # 2115-0626
Funds evidence-based, community-based prison diversion programs in Illinois to reduce incarceration for probation-eligible offenses by at least 25% using validated tools and equity-focused, research-driven practices.
Funder: Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
Due Dates: July 6, 2026 (Application open) | July 23, 2026 (Question deadline) | July 27, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $50,000–$500,000 per award; total pool $500,000; 9-month project period (Oct 1, 2026–June 30, 2027)
Summary: Supports Illinois counties and judicial circuits in implementing or expanding programs that divert individuals from prison to community-based alternatives, with a focus on reducing incarceration and promoting equity.
Key Information: Only county governments or judicial circuits with prior ARI implementation but no current SFY27 funding may apply.
Description
This opportunity funds the implementation or expansion of local prison diversion programs in Illinois, aiming to reduce the number of people sent to prison for probation-eligible offenses. The grant supports evidence-based, community-focused interventions that address the social determinants of crime, promote equity, and foster reintegration. Successful proposals will demonstrate a plan to reduce prison admissions by at least 25% for a defined target population, use validated assessment tools, and incorporate equity-focused practices. Programs may include problem-solving courts, intensive supervision probation with services, or other innovative models.
