FY27 CON Level of Care Support Services Grant Program

The State of Illinois Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) is issuing a competitive, capital grant program for FY27 to support Level of Care services. Applicants must submit a full uniform grant application, technical narrative, project timeline, construction budget, organizational capacity questionnaire, and a suite of required attachments (including cost estimates, audit reports, and board member list). The total funding pool is $30 million, with individual awards ranging from $250,000 up to $10 million. Matching funds are required and the grant is subject to a competitive award process. The deadline for questions is September 8, 2026, and applications must be submitted by the (unspecified) close date. No technical assistance session is offered. • Funding source: State of Illinois • Total program funding: $30 M; award ceiling $10 M, floor $250 k • Competitive grant requiring matching contributions • Required deliverables include grant application, narrative, timeline, budget, capacity questionnaire, and several attachments (audit, cost estimates, board list) • Open to multiple applications per entity • No mandatory site visits or pre‑bid meetings • Contact: [email protected] (Opportunity Manager)