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Student Housing and Basic Needs Stability Project

Community College BoardCloses Nov 6, 2026(16 days left)Up to $25,000

Summary

This GATA-exempt grant funds a set of Illinois public community colleges to develop and expand programs that respond to the needs of students experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, or other basic needs insecurity associated with housing insecurity.

About this grant

This GATA-exempt grant funds a set of Illinois public community colleges to develop and expand programs that respond to the needs of students experiencing homelessness, housing insecurity, or other basic needs insecurity associated with housing insecurity.

Who can apply

  • Other applicants (see eligibility)

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

Eligible applicant types: Education Organizations

Illinois public community colleges may submit proposals for these funds.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Economic development

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