Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) Grant

Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Family & Community Services

The Housing First Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) initiative by the Illinois Department of Human Services aims to enhance access to housing for individuals facing serious mental health challenges. It emphasizes equity, diversity, and inclusion while addressing systemic inequities. The program mandates prequalification for applicants and requires a risk assessment prior to grant award execution. This initiative not only seeks to provide essential housing support but also strives to operationalize equity and foster a culture of inclusivity across all demographics.

NOTE:
The applicant has met the Prequalification and Mandatory Requirements listed in this funding opportunity. Registration and prequalification are required annually. Please Note: From start to finish, the time to process all registrations can take up to 12 weeks. Applicants must be prequalified; therefore, applications from entities that have not prequalified prior to the due date of this application will NOT be reviewed and will NOT be considered for funding.All successful applicants are required to complete a risk assessment prior to execution of a grant award. The Internal Controls Questionnaire (ICQ) is the instrument used to assess risk of grantees by identifying an organization's potential weaknesses. The deadline to submit the ICQ is the second Full Proposal date listed above.
Program Summary
The Housing First PSH Model is intended to prioritize systems rebalancing, the development and expansion of Permanent Support Housing (PSH) for individuals who are diagnosed with a serious mental illness and/or have been institutionalized.
Funding Priorities or Focus Areas
IDHS is working to counteract systemic racism and inequity, and to prioritize and maximize diversity throughout its service provision process. This work involves addressing existing institutionalized inequities, aiming to create transformation, and operationalizing equity and racial justice. It also focuses on the creation of a culture of inclusivity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability.