Ryan White Part B Community Re-entry Support

The Ryan White Part B Community Re-entry Support Grant is administered by the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), a state agency dedicated to promoting public health and improving access to care for all residents of Illinois. This specific opportunity is part of IDPH's Office of Performance Management's broader efforts to mitigate health disparities and support vulnerable populations. The program aligns with the goals of the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, a federal initiative aimed at providing comprehensive care to low-income individuals living with HIV. Although this grant is funded by state dollars, it operates under guidance from federal statutes, particularly Title XXVI of the Public Health Service Act. The primary objective of this grant is to support individuals living with or at risk for HIV who are transitioning out of correctional facilities, including Illinois county jails and the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC). The program emphasizes continuity of care by facilitating linkage to medical and support services in the community post-release. It prioritizes outreach, professional development for service providers, and assistance during Summit of Hope events—statewide events designed to re-engage recently released individuals with services and support systems. Eligible applicants include tax-exempt and governmental organizations that meet prequalification standards defined by the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). These include requirements such as an active SAM registration, a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), fiscal soundness, and good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State. The application must be submitted through the Electronic Grants Administration and Management System (EGrAMS), accessible via idphgrants.com. A complete application includes a fully completed electronic form, attached budget documents, and a detailed project narrative. The grant has a total program funding ceiling of $400,000 for a 12-month performance period running from April 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. Funding may only be used for services directly supporting the grant's objectives, including but not limited to outreach to detainees, discharge planning, assistance with obtaining identification documents, and delivery of virtual professional development. Notably, there is a 10% administrative cost cap which includes both direct administrative and indirect costs. In-person training-related travel is prohibited unless post-award approval is granted, and a minimum of $40,000 must be budgeted for Summit of Hope event logistics. The evaluation criteria for this grant include the applicant’s grant history, scope of work, work plan, and budget reasonableness. Applications will undergo merit-based review, and award announcements are expected within four weeks of the submission deadline. All awarded applicants are required to use the Department's HIV data system, Provide Enterprise, for all reporting and billing submissions. The mandatory technical assistance session is scheduled for February 10, 2026 at 1:00 PM Central Time and registration is required to attend. The grant application opened on February 3, 2026, and submissions are due by 4:00 PM Central Time on March 5, 2026. Since this is a recurring grant opportunity with an annual cycle, applicants who miss this window may anticipate the next round to open in February 2027, with internal reviews to begin by that time. Applicants are encouraged to refer to official documentation and links for specific requirements, including the detailed budget attachment and Ryan White Program Monitoring Guidance.

Ensure complete documentation in the Provide system; budget $40,000 minimum for Summit of Hope logistics; follow 10% administrative cap; attend mandatory TA session