125 Pretrial Success Program

The Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), through its Division of Behavioral Health, has launched the 125 Pretrial Success Program, designed to provide structured support services for individuals with criminal charges who have been granted pretrial release. This grant opportunity aligns with broader state efforts to promote justice, reduce recidivism, and ensure that individuals awaiting trial receive necessary behavioral and social support services. IDHS serves as a critical public entity committed to improving access to mental health and substance use services across the state of Illinois. The core purpose of the Pretrial Success Program is to provide case management and targeted interventions to individuals charged with a criminal offense who are released prior to trial. These services aim to increase court appearance rates, reduce reoffending, and support individuals in accessing needed behavioral health and community services. The program relies heavily on collaboration with court stakeholders to identify eligible individuals and connect them to comprehensive services, including mental health and substance use treatment, transportation assistance, and help navigating court obligations. Grantees must establish a service area within one of the defined geographic regions outlined in the funding notice and link services to corresponding court jurisdictions. Funding for this initiative is anticipated to total $21.5 million, distributed among approximately 43 awards, with individual grant sizes ranging between $100,000 and $500,000. These funds are sourced from the state and allow for indirect costs, with no required cost sharing or matching from grantees. Prior awards under similar programs averaged around $485,945. Allowable expenditures include direct service provision, community-based treatment, peer supports, and coordination with court systems. Subrecipient agreements are permitted but must be pre-approved, and the lead applicant must be prequalified and meet IDHS registration and eligibility standards, including Unique Entity ID and SAM registration. Eligible applicants include government agencies, school districts, education organizations, nonprofits, public and private institutions of higher education, and tribal organizations. All applicants must be prequalified with the State of Illinois via the GATA portal, meet good standing requirements, and have valid UEI and FEIN identifiers. The application process requires submission of a full application package via email and budget entry into the state’s CSA Tracking System. The program does not require a letter of intent or pre-application material. However, applicants must provide detailed program narratives, implementation plans, and budget justifications demonstrating allowable and necessary expenditures. Incomplete submissions will not be considered for review. Applications will be accepted beginning March 16, 2026, and must be received by 12:00 PM Central Time on April 14, 2026. Questions about the NOFO must be submitted by April 1, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Applicants selected for funding can expect award notifications by July 1, 2026, contingent upon appropriations. The performance period will begin soon after and may continue through June 30, 2027. While this opportunity does not specify a recurrence schedule, IDHS has issued similar initiatives in the past, and this may signal future funding opportunities depending on program outcomes and appropriations. Applications will be evaluated through a point-based merit review process. Reviewers will score proposals based on need, program design, capacity, and service quality, with specific attention given to how the applicant will coordinate services, engage community partners, and address the behavioral health needs of the target population. Proposals should also describe staff qualifications, data collection methods, referral processes, and the use of peer supports. Final award decisions may also consider geographic distribution and prior grant performance. The designated contact for this funding opportunity is Holly Robinson (DHS.DBHR.GrantApp@illinois.gov).

Submit all required materials including budget in CSA system; use official email; follow NOFO instructions strictly; incomplete applications will not be reviewed