The Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced the "832 Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) Community Reintegration" grant opportunity. This program aims to provide community reintegration support for individuals who have been found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI). The primary goal of the funding is to ensure that these individuals transition successfully into community-based settings with the necessary mental health, housing, and social services to support their reintegration and prevent re-hospitalization.

The funding opportunity, administered through the Illinois DHS Division of Mental Health, has a total program funding amount of $324,000, with an anticipated distribution of five awards. Award amounts range from $30,000 to $85,000 per grant. This grant is state-funded and does not require cost-sharing or matching funds. Indirect costs are allowed with no specific restrictions.

Eligible applicants for this grant include organizations that provide services related to community-based mental health, housing support, and reintegration services for individuals with psychiatric histories. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to support individuals found NGRI in their transition from institutional settings into the community while ensuring public safety and mental health stability.

The application period is open from March 11, 2025, to April 9, 2025, with a submission deadline at 12:00 PM CST on April 9, 2025. A mandatory technical assistance session will be held on March 17, 2025, at 1:00 PM. Prospective applicants must register for and attend this session, as it provides critical guidance on the application process. A registration link is included in the grant documentation.

Applications must be submitted through the Illinois DHS grant application portal. Evaluation criteria include the applicant’s capacity to provide reintegration support, program effectiveness, alignment with state reintegration goals, and demonstrated impact on community stability. Applicants should review the full funding announcement to ensure compliance with all program requirements.

For further inquiries, applicants may contact Robert Putnam at DHS.DMHGrantApp@illinois.gov. Additional information, including the grant application and submission details, can be accessed via the Illinois DHS website.