The Illinois Department of Human Services has released a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a grant opportunity titled “TA Center - Illinois Plan to Prevent & End Homelessness.” This initiative is part of the state’s broader efforts to address and ultimately eliminate homelessness through coordinated strategies, support services, and stakeholder collaboration. The grant offers funding to support a Technical Assistance (TA) Center designed to operationalize and assist in the implementation of Illinois’ strategic plan to prevent and end homelessness.

The total estimated funding for this program is $2.5 million, sourced entirely from state funds. Although the funding range for individual awards is not specified and the anticipated number of awards is currently listed as zero, this does not preclude the possibility of awards being made following a successful application and review process. No matching or cost-sharing is required, and indirect costs are allowed without restrictions, making the opportunity accessible to a wide range of eligible entities.

This funding opportunity is intended to support efforts that provide technical assistance to community stakeholders, service providers, and other partners involved in homeless services and prevention. The TA Center’s activities may include training, consultation, development of best practices, and support for data-driven decision-making aligned with Illinois’ homelessness strategy.

The application window opens on April 8, 2025, and closes on May 8, 2025, at close of business. Interested applicants should prepare to complete their submission by the deadline. There is no scheduled technical assistance session for this opportunity, so applicants are encouraged to carefully review the application materials and use the listed contact for any questions or clarifications.

For more information or to access the application materials, applicants should visit the Illinois Department of Human Services’ website at https://www.dhs.state.il.us/page.aspx?item=172633. The point of contact for this grant is Angela Campo, who can be reached via email at angela.campo@illinois.gov.