Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Homeless System Capacity Expansion Pilot Program Grant from Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Family & Community Services provided to approved local Continuums of Care (CoCs) in the amount of $85,522.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The grant term is from November 1, 2025 to October 31, 2026. The grant award, if accepted, will provide funds used to expand capacity for additional data analysis and to establish a lived experience advisory board.

Committee

Finance and Personnel Committee

Introduced

February 18, 2026

On agenda

February 23, 2026

Passed

March 2, 2026

Enacted

March 2, 2026

Enactment no.

2026-62-R

Where it was heard

City Council Mar 2, 2026 Adopted Pass Finance and Personnel Committee Feb 23, 2026

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