Description
The Illinois Department of Human Services is soliciting grant applications to fund three Violence Prevention Services (VPS) projects—one each in South Shore (Chicago), Rockford, and Danville—under the RPSA program. Each award will be approximately $575,000 for a one‑year period (Jan 1 2027 – Dec 31 2027). Applicants must be 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) nonprofits, local governments, or Level One Trauma Centers with at least three years of violence‑prevention experience and documented trusted community relationships. The grant funds evidence‑based services including street outreach, case management, and victim services, serving roughly 50 high‑risk individuals per site. Indirect costs are allowed (up to a negotiated rate or 15 % de minimis). A technical assistance webinar is offered (Nov 12 2026, not mandatory).
• Funding: $1.725 million total; $575,000 per award
• Eligible areas: South Shore (Chicago), Rockford, Danville (Illinois)
• Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3)/(c)(4) nonprofits, local governments, Level 1 trauma hospitals
• Required services: street outreach, case management, victim services (must be provided directly or via sub‑award)
• Application window: 10/30/2026 – 12/01/2026 (5 pm CST)
• Mandatory pre‑qualification in SAM/UEI before deadline
• Required attachments: experience attestation, two letters of support, NICRA (if claiming indirect costs)
• Award start: 01/01/2027; performance through 12/31/2027
• No cost‑share; indirect costs permitted with restrictions