Redeploy Illinois Planning Grant
The Redeploy Illinois Planning Grant funds Illinois communities to develop and implement evidence-based alternatives to juvenile incarceration, aiming to reduce youth commitments and advance equity in the justice system.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Annual awards; typical funding level not specified; one-year project period, renewable.
Summary: Supports Illinois communities in planning and implementing alternatives to juvenile incarceration to improve youth outcomes and advance equity.
Key Information: Eligibility is limited to current Redeploy Illinois Planning Grant providers.
Description
The Redeploy Illinois Planning Grant is designed to support Illinois counties and communities in developing, planning, and beginning implementation of community-based alternatives to juvenile incarceration. The program aims to safely reduce the number of youth committed to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice by addressing underlying needs, improving youth and family outcomes, and advancing equity throughout the state's juvenile justice system. This grant is part of an evidence-informed statewide initiative and is focused on sites entering phase two of planning and early program implementation.
