Community Network Anchors RFA Grant

Community Network Anchors RFA Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Department of Public Health
Amount: Up to US $100,000
Last Updated: September 24, 2025

Summary

The Community Network Anchors RFA aims to strengthen existing Community Networks by fostering collaboration among diverse partners, including mental health providers, schools, and advocacy groups. This initiative is designed to enhance the well-being of families, helping them access essential resources to thrive and mitigate crises. Grant recipients will build on existing materials provided by IDPH and CBHTI, engaging in regular meetings to ensure a robust support system in their communities.

Overview

Community Network Anchors Program Information Objective Community Network Anchors will be expected to fortify existing Community Networks, which are defined as ecosystems of diverse partners coupled with braided supports that promote the well-being of families by connecting them with the people and resources, they say they need to heal and thrive, helping to prevent and mitigate crisis. A network host convenes a community network with diverse partners regularly (such as monthly or quarterly) who represent sectors such as, but not limited to, local mental health providers, hospitals, healthcare providers, schools, family-run organizations, parents, faith-based groups, advocacy organizations, local government, law enforcement, etc. IDPH and CBHTI will provide Community Network Anchors with a foundational understanding of existing community network activity in their region. Grant recipients will be expected to build upon these materials as part of their scope of work. UGA Program Terms 10/01/25-06/30/26

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible ApplicantsEducation Organizations; Government Organizations; Individuals; Nonprofit Organizations; Other; For-Profit Organizations; Public Housing Organizations; Small Businesses;Uses and RestrictionsAll grant funds must be used for the sole purposes set forth in the grant proposal and application and must be used in compliance with all applicable laws.Regardless of the source of funding (federal pass-through or State), all grant-funded expenses must be compliant with Cost Principles under Subpart E of 2CFR200 unless an exception is noted in federal or State statutes or regulations.  Allowability Allowable – All grant funds must be used for items that are necessary and reasonable for the proper and efficient performance of the grant and may only be used for the purposes stated in the grant agreement, work plan, and budget. Items must comply with all applicable state and federal regulations. Allocable – Grant-funded costs must be chargeable or assignable to the grant in accordance with relative benefits received. The allocation methodology should be documented and should be consistent across funding sources for similar costs. Reasonable – The amounts charged for any item must be reasonable. That means the nature and amount of the expense does not exceed what a prudent person under the same circumstances would expend; and that the items are generally recognized as ordinary and necessary for the performance of the grant.

Ineligibility

Grant funds may not be used as matching funds for any other grant program unless specifically allowed under grant program guidelines. Use of grant funds for prohibited purposes may result in loss of grant award and/or place the grantee at risk for repayment of those funds used for the prohibited purpose.