SNAP and TANF Employment and Training and Technical Assistance
Funds statewide modernization of Illinois’ TANF and SNAP Employment & Training systems through technical assistance, infrastructure development, and performance improvement.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates: June 22, 2026 (Letter of Intent for GATA prequalification assistance, recommended) | July 6, 2026 (Full application, 11:59 PM CST)
Funding Amounts: Up to $850,000 for a 12-month period; one award anticipated; possible renewal for two additional years.
Summary: Supports statewide modernization and expansion of Illinois’ TANF and SNAP Employment & Training systems through technical assistance, infrastructure development, and performance improvement.
Description
This opportunity funds a comprehensive initiative to modernize and strengthen Illinois' Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) Employment & Training (E&T) systems. The selected technical assistance partner will collaborate with the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Office of Workforce Development to assess and improve program operations, provider capacity, infrastructure, and participant experience statewide. The project will involve business process redesign, updated policies and manuals, modernized referral and intake systems, enhanced case management, performance management, and expansion of provider networks. The goal is to create a sustainable, high-quality, workforce-aligned E&T system that increases economic mobility, accountability, and access for participants across Illinois.
