RPSA Violence Prevention Services

The Illinois Department of Human Services is offering three competitive grants of approximately $575,000 each to fund comprehensive Violence Prevention Services (VPS) in the RPSA‑designated high‑risk areas of South Shore (Chicago), Rockford, and Danville. Awardees must be public or private non‑profit 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) organizations with at least three years of documented violence‑prevention experience and demonstrated trusted community relationships. The grant supports three mandatory service components – street outreach (including “credible messengers”), case management, and victim services – delivered directly or via sub‑awards, with a 24/7 staffing requirement and a target of serving roughly 50 individuals per year per award. Indirect costs are allowed (up to a negotiated rate or 15 % de‑minimis). Applications are due 11 Nov 2026; a technical assistance session is offered 26 Oct 2026 (optional). • Funding: $1.725 M total; $575 k per award • Eligible areas: South Shore (Chicago), Rockford, Danville (Illinois) • Eligible applicants: 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) NGOs, pre‑qualified in SAM, not currently funded under a similar IDHS grant • Required deliverables: street outreach, case management, victim services; 24/7 crisis response; DEI/Racial‑justice plan; detailed budgeting and reporting • Key dates: Posting 13 Oct 2026; Technical assistance 26 Oct 2026; Questions due 2 Nov 2026; Application deadline 13 Nov 2026; Anticipated award 1 Jan 2027; Performance period 1 Jan 2027 – 31 Dec 2027.