Strengthening Mental Health Supports at Illinois Community Colleges Grant Opportunity

Strengthening Mental Health Supports at Illinois Community Colleges Grant Opportunity

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Community College Board
Amount: US $50,000 - US $180,000
Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Summary

The Illinois Community College Board is offering the Strengthening Mental Health Supports grant to enhance mental health resources at community colleges. Grants range from $50,000 to $180,000, aiming to support 45 colleges in activities such as mental health training for staff, developing peer support programs, and fostering partnerships. This initiative is designed to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and implement evaluation strategies, ultimately improving the mental health landscape for over 500,000 students annually.

Overview

Illinois Community College Board In 1965, the Illinois General Assembly established the Illinois Community College Board to create a system of public community colleges that would be accessible to every resident. More than 50 years later, the Illinois Community College System is the third largest system in the United States, with 48 colleges and one multi-community college center throughout Illinois. The community colleges serve over 500,000 Illinois residents each year in credit and noncredit courses and serve many more through public service programs. Strengthening Mental Health Supports at Illinois Community Colleges Grant Opportunity The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is inviting eligible applicants to participate in the Strengthening Mental Health Supports at Illinois Community Colleges by applying for grants, which are GATA-exempt (as noted on the title page), $50,000 minimum and $180,000 maximum per institution. ICCB will fund a maximum of 45 community colleges to support existing MHEAC activities, expand existing supports, and implement new strategies to support mental health. The grant objectives are as follows: Raise awareness of mental health resources and reduce stigma.Provide mental health training for faculty and staff.Develop, implement, or expand peer support programs.Develop or strengthen local or virtual partnerships.Develop and implement evaluation strategies for mental health supports.

Eligibility

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