Committee recommends approval and acceptance of the Illinois Department of Human Services Community Convener Grant Award in the amount of $188,000.00. The grant does not require a cost match. The award will be issued in two separate agreements covering a 12-month period. Program Year 1 - Part A provides $47,000.00 for the period from April 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026, and Program Year 1 - Part B provides $141,000.00 for the period from July 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027. The grant award, if accepted, will be used for the purpose of continuing to convene a group of community members and (Reimagine Public Safety Act) RPSA grant recipients to facilitate community-based violence prevention strategies, outreach, and service delivery costs.

Committee

Finance and Personnel Committee

Introduced

April 22, 2026

On agenda

April 27, 2026

Passed

May 4, 2026

Enacted

May 4, 2026

Enactment no.

2026-130-R

Where it was heard

City Council May 4, 2026 Adopted Pass Finance and Personnel Committee Apr 27, 2026

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