FY27 Rural Support

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FY27 Rural Support

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Opportunity Details

Evaluation & Scoring Opportunity Information

CSFA Number

402-03-3188

Title

FY27 Rural Support

Description

The Connecting Rural Older Illinoisans Grant opportunity directs funds to organizations to address rural area specific service issues, including transportation, technology, volunteer force development, and workforce development, that create barriers to older adults meeting their full potential.

Awarding Agency Name

Aging

Agency Contact Name

Chuck Miller

Agency Contact Phone

217-558-2101

Agency Contact Email

chuck.miller@illinois.gov

Category Explanation

The Rural Support Older Illinoisans Grant funds are to be used for one of the following activities:

• Develop and fund a stop-gap transportation program that will mitigate barriers to accessing programs and services leading to quality health outcomes and a reduction in social isolation and loneliness.

• Increase access to broadband and internet for older adults to partner with technology and virtual programs provided through Title III.

• Increase community connectivity through increasing the number of volunteers in the aging network. Activities can include outreach, recruitment, volunteer training, and/or volunteer recognition activities.

• Improve workforce recruitment and retention within the aging network. Activities can include increasing financial compensation (salary, bonuses), increasing training opportunities, and facilitating employee recognition.

The exact nature of the activities and the staff time required for the activities will vary based on identified community needs and priorities. AAAs may conduct the activities and opportunities through direct provision, partnership and/or contract with another organization, or utilization of a combination of the above.

Opportunity Manager

Theresa McKeon

Additional Users

Posted Date

5/26/2026

Announcement Type

Initial Announcement

Public Link

https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/5ef25b85-5441-43eb-b451-2a913789d637

Is Published

Yes Funding Information

Opportunity Funding

$800,000.00

Funding Sources

State

Funding Source Description

The funding opportunity utilizes state dollars.

Funding Restrictions

Funding shall be used exclusively for Rural Support Older Illinoisans Grant activities. Award Information

Award Start Date

7/1/2026

Award End Date

6/30/2027

Award Announcement Date

5/26/2026

Award Type

Competitive

Expected Number of Awards

9

Restrictions on Indirect Costs

Yes Submission Information

Submission Timeline Type

One Time

Submission Open Date

5/26/2026 1:00 PM (CDT)

Submission Close Date

7/31/2026 5:00 PM (CDT)

Submission Timeline Additional Information

Submissions must be received by time and date, via Amplifund. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure the application is received timely. Submissions received after this date and time shall not be considered or evaluated for award.

For the purposes of this funding opportunity, "received" shall be defined as submission of a complete application and budget via Amplifund.

Application Review Start Date / Pre-Qualification Deadline

6/25/2026

Other Submission Requirements

Applications submitted must include narrative description of how all aspects of the requirements shall be met by the grantee.

Submission shall include:  Uniform State Grant Application  Project Narrative  Budget using the Uniform Budget Template  Budget Narrative (included in Uniform Budget Template)

Project Narrative shall be no more than seven (7) pages in length, 12 type-font, either Calibri or Arial. Narrative shall address each of the activity requirements listed for each of the objectives for this funding.

A logic model with or without a Gannt chart is recommended to be included in the Program Design exhibit. Any logic model and/or related visual charts do not count towards the narrative page limit. Note: The W.K. Kellogg…

Topic areas: Agriculture and Food, Social Innovation and Community Development, Circular Economy and Sustainability.

Funding amount

This grant provides Varies in funding.

Deadline

Applications are due Jul 31, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

FY27 Rural Support is administered by AGE (402) (AGE), listed via AGE (402).