APS_FY27 Pathways Program

The Illinois Department of Aging is offering the APS FY27 Pathways Grant Program to develop an internship and mentorship pipeline for college students within the Adult Protective Services (APS) provider network. Grants will fund both a mentorship grant ($10,000 per intern per semester) and an intern stipend ($5,000 for one semester or $10,000 for two semesters), paid in a single lump sum to the provider agency, which must then payroll the intern. The program aims to alleviate staffing shortages in APS agencies and improve services that prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis, with pilot semesters beginning Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Eligible applicants include public government entities and nonprofit organizations that can host APS interns. • Funding: up to $75,000 per award (floor $15,000) from a $500,000 total pool. • Grant covers mentorship grant ($10k) + intern stipend ($5k‑$10k). • Interns must log ≥120 hours per semester; partial semesters not funded. • Eligible interns: enrolled in specified health, social work, gerontology, criminal justice, or related programs, or hold relevant licenses/experience. • Reporting: quarterly reports via APS PIP portal, with specific deadlines for fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. • No indirect costs; non‑competitive award; rolling application window; multiple applications allowed.