Reproductive Health Security Grant

The Illinois Department of Public Health is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support not-for-profit organizations that provide reproductive health services, specifically abortion, and are at a high risk of unlawful activity. The grant program provides funding to eligible organizations to enhance their security measures and protect their clients and staff from physical and emotional harm. The grant will support the implementation of safety and security measures, including the hiring of security personnel, the purchase and installation of physical security equipment, and the provision of training related to security and emergency preparedness. • The grant program is open to not-for-profit organizations located in Illinois that provide reproductive health services, specifically abortion. • The grant will support the implementation of safety and security measures, including the hiring of security personnel, the purchase and installation of physical security equipment, and the provision of training related to security and emergency preparedness. • The grant program has a total funding amount of up to $1,000,000, and individual awards will range from $150,000 to $350,000. • The grant program has a 12-month period of performance, from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2027. • The grant program requires applicants to demonstrate their ability to navigate access to reproductive care needs in Illinois and to provide planning, logistical operations, communications/technology, marketing, data and privacy protection, project management staffing, tools, and resources necessary for project success.