The State of Illinois, through the Department of Human Services, has announced an initial funding opportunity titled Medical Respite – Illinois Plan to Prevent and End Homelessness. This grant initiative aims to support medical respite programs as a part of the larger statewide effort to address and ultimately end homelessness. The funding is intended to enhance care services for individuals experiencing homelessness who require short-term medical care that cannot be provided in a shelter setting but do not require hospital-level care.

The Medical Respite grant is offered through a state-level funding mechanism. The total estimated program funding available for this opportunity is $3,500,000. There is no specified award range, meaning the grantor has not set minimum or maximum award amounts for applicants. The opportunity allows indirect costs and does not impose restrictions on how they are calculated. Additionally, no cost-sharing or matching requirements are mandated for applicants, making the opportunity financially accessible for organizations that may not have supplementary funding sources.

Eligible applicants will need to follow the guidance provided in the State of Illinois Uniform Grant Application process. Although the specific application questions, eligibility criteria, and evaluation metrics are not detailed within the summary, interested parties are directed to the formal grant application link. It is important to note that there will be no technical assistance sessions offered for this opportunity, which places a premium on applicants thoroughly reviewing all posted materials and instructions.

The opportunity was posted on April 10, 2025. However, the specific application opening and closing dates are not provided in the summary document. Applicants are advised to check the linked application page regularly for updates regarding submission deadlines and any additional information or clarifications that may be posted. The main point of contact for questions is Angela Campo, who can be reached via email at angela.campo@illinois.gov.

Given the lack of detailed information on timelines and submission requirements in the initial summary, potential applicants should act quickly to obtain the full Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) documentation and ensure compliance with all state requirements for grant applications.