The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is taking strides to address homelessness by making $37 million available for the creation of non-congregate shelters. As reported by Illinois.gov, this initiative is geared towards supporting established shelter providers in their efforts to either acquire or develop private accommodations for those suffering from homelessness within the state. This funding is accessible via the HOME-ARP Non-Congregate Shelter Program, designed to bolster Illinois's existing housing safety protocols and push forward its goal of reaching "functional zero" in terms of homelessness.

Participation criteria highlight that applicants must be currently involved in programs like the Emergency Solutions Grant Program or the Emergency & Transitional Housing Program overseen by the Illinois Department of Human Services, or possess an alternative verified operational funding source. With an eye on sharing detailed information regarding this funding opportunity, IHDA urges interested organizations to tune into its forthcoming webinar scheduled for Wednesday, August 14. The one-hour session, running from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m., requires prospective attendees to pre-register, as detailed by Illinois.gov.

For comprehensive guidelines on the Non-Congregate Shelter Development Program, including pertinent deadlines and the application procedure, entities should visit the IHDA website. Inquiries related to the program can be funneled directly to [email protected], as annotated by the state's press release.