FY27 RO/CO Retention Grant

The Illinois Department on Aging is offering the FY27 RO/CO Retention Grant, a state‑funded grant program aimed at improving health and safety protections for residents of long‑term care homes by expanding the Long‑Term Care Ombudsman Program. The grant targets designated Regional Ombudsman Program Area Agencies on Aging to support staff retention and recruitment. Funding totals $1.25 million, with individual awards ranging from $45,218 to $241,656, and up to 13 awards are expected. Applications are to be submitted as soon as the applicant’s budget and narrative are ready; there is no fixed submission deadline listed. Recipients must submit monthly program reports and will receive a Uniform Grant Agreement after signing a Notice of State Award. • Eligible applicants: Government organizations and nonprofit organizations that are designated Regional Ombudsman Program Area Agencies on Aging. • Funding: $1.25 M total; award ceiling $241,656, floor $45,218. • Purpose: Staff retention and recruitment for Long‑Term Care Ombudsman services. • Reporting: Monthly program reports to the Department on Aging. • No indirect costs allowed; non‑competitive award process. • Contact: Kelly Richards (Agency Contact) – (312) 814‑1203, [email protected].