Illinois Community College Board Supporting Students Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Project NOFO FY 2026
IL-State-Illinois Community College BoardState · Springfield, IL- Due
- Oct 30, 2025
- Deadline passed
- Posted
- Sep 25, 2025
- Contract term
- 1 year
- Primary contact
- Mark Mesle
- (312) 307-7340
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THE 30-SECOND BRIEF
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is soliciting grant proposals from Illinois community colleges for the Supporting Students Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Project for Fiscal Year 2026. The grant aims to support the development and expansion of campus-level programs, including student outreach, training for HOUSE Liaisons, direct student support programs, and collaboration with local resources like McKinney-Vento Liaisons and Continuums of Care. Total program funding is estimated at $250,000, with an anticipated 45 awards ranging up to $25,000 per institution. This is a competitive, merit-based process for GATA-exempt fixed-amount awards. Applications must include a cover page, abstract, project narrative (max 5 pages), and a Uniform Budget. A bidder's conference webinar is scheduled for October 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Proposals are due by October 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
Quarterly programmatic and expenditure reports, Annual HOUSE Liaison Summit presentation, Final close out reports
Application/Cover Page/Abstract (10 points), Basic Project Information/Statement of Need/Fiscal Need (10 points), Overall Project Goals and Objectives (25 points), Project Work Plan/Partnerships/Desired Impact (35 points), Capacity/Scalability/Contingency Plan (15 points), Uniform Budget (5 points)
SUMMARY
The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is soliciting grant proposals from Illinois community colleges for the Supporting Students Facing Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Project for Fiscal Year 2026.
The grant aims to support the development and expansion of campus-level programs, including student outreach, training for HOUSE Liaisons, direct student support programs, and collaboration with local resources like McKinney-Vento Liaisons and Continuums of Care. Total program funding is estimated at $250,000, with an anticipated 45 awards ranging up to $25,000 per institution. This is a competitive, merit-based process for GATA-exempt fixed-amount awards. Applications must include a cover page, abstract, project narrative (max 5 pages), and a Uniform Budget. A bidder's conference webinar is scheduled for October 2, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. Proposals are due by October 30, 2025, at 11:59 p.m.
EVALUATION CRITERIA
REQUIRED DELIVERABLES
3- Quarterly programmatic and expenditure reports
- Annual HOUSE Liaison Summit presentation
- Final close out reports
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS
6- GATA-Exempt Grant Application
- Cover Page
- Abstract
- Project Narrative
- Letters of Commitment from External Partners
- Uniform Budget Template
- Submit to
- [email protected]
- Duration
- 12 months
- Scope location
- Illinois
- Reported agency
- Illinois Community College Board
Questions about this RFP
How do I respond to this RFO from IL-State-Illinois Community College Board?
Review the full solicitation document for submission requirements, evaluation criteria, and deadlines. The submission deadline is October 30, 2025. The solicitation specifies required deliverables that must be addressed in your response. Be sure to include all required attachments as outlined in the solicitation. Submissions should be delivered to: [email protected]. For questions, contact Mark Mesle.
Can small businesses or minority-owned firms bid on this RFO?
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 RFO 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 Mark Mesle at (312) 307-7340. Questions and answers are typically shared with all prospective bidders.
What are the key deliverables?
The solicitation specifies the following deliverables: Quarterly programmatic and expenditure reports, Annual HOUSE Liaison Summit presentation, Final close out reports. Proposals should clearly address how each deliverable will be met.
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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/Abstract (10 points), Basic Project Information/Statement of Need/Fiscal Need (10 points), Overall Project Goals and Objectives (25 points), Project Work Plan/Partnerships/Desir..." 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.
What documents are required to bid on this RFO?
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 from External Partners, Uniform Budget Template. 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: Illinois. Review the full solicitation for detailed scope requirements.