Student Housing and Basic Needs Stability Project
CSFA Number: 684-00-4135
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Community College Board (684)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
This GATA-exempt grant funds a set of Illinois public community colleges to develop and expand programs that respond to the needs of students experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, or other basic needs insecurity associated with housing insecurity.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
State budget and appropriations
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
110 ILCS 805/2-12
Objective
The purpose of this grant is to support colleges as they develop or expand campus-level supports for students experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, and/or other basic needs insecurity and increase collaboration with local resources to strengthen those supports.
UGA Program Terms
Program Terms will be presented and agreed to in Part 3 of the UGA: program-specific terms and conditions.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Illinois public community colleges may submit proposals for these funds.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
None.
Application Procedures
Instructions for application are provided in the notice of funding opportunity.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
None - see NOFO.
Award Procedures
Merit-based review.
Deadlines
See details in the NOFO.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Thirty to forty-five days.
Appeals
Appeals pursuant to IL Admin Code.
Uses and Restrictions
All activities should align with the selected objective(s) as outlined in the NOFO.
Reports
Periodic financial, programmatic and performance reports are required as outlined in the grant agreement.
Audits
JCAR Title 44 Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Records
Records must be retained as prescribed in the grant agreement and state regulations.
Account Identification
Standard
Obligations
$250,000 FY27
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$25,000
Program Accomplishments
TBD
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
See NOFO.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Not applicable.
Headquarters Office
401 E. Capitol Ave, Springfield, IL 62701
Program Website
https://www.iccb.org/grant-opportunities/
Example Projects
None known.
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
| Details | GMS Student Housing and Basic Needs Stability Project | $0 - $25000 | 10/05/2026 - 11/06/2026 |
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