Illinois Community College Board - FY27 Student Housing and Basic Needs Stability Project - NOFO
IL-State-Illinois Community College BoardState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Nov 6, 2026
- 21 days left
- Posted
- Oct 5, 2026
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mackenzie Montgomery
- (217) 557-7119
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Illinois Community College Board invites proposals for the FY27 Student Housing and Basic Needs Stability Project, providing up to $25,000 per college to fund a minimum of 10 public community colleges. The project supports campus-level programs addressing homelessness, housing insecurity, and basic needs insecurity for vulnerable student populations. Eligible activities include student outreach, training for HOUSE Liaisons, direct student support programs, emergency stipends, and local resource partnerships. Applications are due by November 6, 2026, and must be submitted via Euna/AmpliFund. An optional bidder's conference will be held on October 7, 2026.
Application, Cover Page, and Abstract (10), Basic Project Information, Statement of Need, and Fiscal Need (25), Overall Project Goals and Objectives, Indicators of Performance, and Work Plan (35), Partnerships and Desired Impact (10), Capacity, Scalability or Replicability, and Contingency Plan (15), Uniform Budget (5)
SUMMARY
The Illinois Community College Board invites proposals for the FY27 Student Housing and Basic Needs Stability Project, providing up to $25,000 per college to fund a minimum of 10 public community colleges.
The project supports campus-level programs addressing homelessness, housing insecurity, and basic needs insecurity for vulnerable student populations. Eligible activities include student outreach, training for HOUSE Liaisons, direct student support programs, emergency stipends, and local resource partnerships. Applications are due by November 6, 2026, and must be submitted via Euna/AmpliFund. An optional bidder's conference will be held on October 7, 2026.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- GATA-Exempt Grant Application
- Cover Page
- Abstract
- Project Narrative
- Letters of Commitment
- Uniform Budget
- Submit to
- Euna/AmpliFund
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Springfield, IL
- Reported agency
- Illinois Community College Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFP from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is November 6, 2026. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: Euna/AmpliFund. For questions, contact Mackenzie Montgomery.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFP?
Most government agencies, including IL-State-Illinois Community College Board in IL, encourage participation from small businesses, minority-owned, women-owned, and disadvantaged business enterprises (MBE/WBE/DBE). Check the full solicitation for any small business participation goals.
What happens after the RFP submission deadline?
After the deadline, the issuing agency reviews all submissions against the stated evaluation criteria. This typically includes a compliance check, technical evaluation, cost analysis, and may involve oral presentations with shortlisted vendors.
Can I ask questions about this solicitation before submitting?
Yes, most solicitations allow vendors to submit questions during a designated period. The primary contact is Mackenzie Montgomery at (217) 557-7119. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
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What are the evaluation criteria for this solicitation?
This solicitation includes specific evaluation criteria that will be used to score proposals. The criteria include: "Application, Cover Page, and Abstract (10), Basic Project Information, Statement of Need, and Fiscal Need (25), Overall Project Goals and Objectives, Indicators of Performance, and Work Plan (35), Par..." Vendors should carefully align their proposals with each criterion to maximize their score.
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What is the contract term for this solicitation?
The anticipated contract term is 1 year. Contract terms may include renewal options.
Is this solicitation still open for submissions?
Based on the posted deadline of November 6, 2026, this solicitation appears to still be accepting submissions. Deadlines may change through amendments or addenda, so always verify the current status directly with the issuing agency before preparing your response.
What documents are required to bid on this RFP?
Requirements vary by solicitation, but common documents include a technical proposal, cost/price proposal, proof of insurance, relevant certifications, past performance references, and any forms specified in the solicitation. This solicitation specifically requires the following attachments: GATA-Exempt Grant Application, Cover Page, Abstract, Project Narrative, Letters of Commitment, Uniform Budget. Review the full document from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board for the complete list.
What is the scope of this project?
This solicitation defines a specific project scope. The scope covers the following locations: Springfield, IL. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.