Community Network Anchors

The Community Network Anchors Grant aims to fund regional lead entities to coordinate and grow community networks across Illinois, focusing on children's mental and behavioral health, family well-being, and public health. The grant seeks to support local communities by convening community networks, engaging with the Illinois Department of Public Health, and executing best practices. Key responsibilities include partnering with the state, leading and engaging community networks, supporting and regularly convening local networks, and evaluating and sharing regional data. The grant also emphasizes the importance of centering family and youth voice in decision-making and co-creation. • The grant will fund one regional lead entity in the Westchester IDPH Health Region. • The grantee will be expected to build upon existing community network activity in their region. • The grantee must demonstrate a clear ability to partner with the state and lead and engage new and existing community networks. • The grantee must prioritize and center family and youth voice in decision-making and co-creation. • The grantee will be required to submit quarterly reports and a final report.