Financial Assistance and Grant Programs Resources
Emergency and Transitional Housing Program
The Emergency and Transitional Housing Program in Illinois gives immediate and comprehensive shelter services to people who are homeless and people at risk of becoming homeless. Services are provided at shelters run by nonprofit organizations and local governments. for more information, see the Emergency and Transitional Housing Provider List.
Endeavor Health serves patients across Chicagoland and includes NorthShore University HealthSystem, Edward-Elmhurst Health, Northwest Community Healthcare and Swedish Hospital. Its community programs provide low-cost, accessible care options, including routine care, specialty services, wellness programs, support groups and more.
Endeavor Health community programs and clinics include:
- Community access to health centers, clinics and more
- Mobile dental clinics for residents of Elk Grove, Palatine, Schaumburg and Wheeling Townships who financially qualify
- The Community Resource Center (CRC) for individuals and immigrant families in the northwest suburbs needing multilingual services, referrals and other types of help
- Community CARE (Creating Access to Resources for Equity) programs addressing food insecurity, health education, mental health, support for survivors of violence and more
If you have any questions, please visit Endeavor Health’s Contact Us page online.
EngineerGirl focuses on diversity of thought and the many opportunities engineering represents for girls and women. The EngineerGirl website includes inspiration, information about women engineers and their achievements, “Try This” design challenges, a writing contest, summer study programs for high school students and more.
Visit its website for information about engineering scholarships and the EngineeringGirl annual writing contest.
For questions, please email EngineerGirl@nae.edu.
Entry Point for Suburban Cook County
Entry Point’s purpose is to ensure all people experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness have fair and equal access to housing in suburban Cook County.
Individuals and families experiencing homelessness or who are at-risk of homelessness can access Entry Point throughout the region. Trained Entry Point staff at access locations work with households to understand their strengths and needs using a standardized assessment. Entry Point uses HUD homeless assistance eligibility guidelines and uniform prioritization policies to refer people to the right programs based on their preferences and levels of need.
Entry Point also helps suburban Cook County make the best matches between homeless assistance resources and the people who need them most.
Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois
The Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois aims to lead the fight to overcome the challenges of living with epilepsy and to accelerate therapies to stop seizures, find cures and save lives. Its programs include epilepsy and seizure support services, home-based services, residential services, epilepsy education programs, support groups, Camp Roehr, a scholarship and more.
Its website also provides resources, including a New to Epilepsy Guide, a seizure calendar, a Professionals and Caregiver Guide, and more.
For questions or more information, please visit the Contact Page for the Southern Illinois Region Office and the Epilepsy Foundation of Greater Southern Illinois for coverage information and phone numbers.
Eviction Help for Illinois Residents
Eviction Help Illinois is a non-profit organization providing free legal aid, mediation services and connections to other resources, including rental assistance, to increase housing stability. The goals of Eviction Help Illinois are to keep people in their homes and prevent foreclosures on rental property.
There are three ways to access the Eviction Help Illinois network. You can:
- Call the Eviction Help Illinois hotline at (855)-631-0811
- Visit the Eviction Help Illinois website
- Text “eviction” or “desalojo” for screening and intake to 85622
Services and resources are available in Spanish.
FACES: The National Craniofacial Association
FACES: The National Craniofacial Association is a voluntary, non-profit organization providing information, support and services, and financial assistance for medically necessary travel to children and adults throughout the United States with severe craniofacial anomalies resulting from birth defects, injuries or disease.
FACES financial assistance includes help with transportation costs, lodging, meals, toll fees, taxi/Uber fares, airfare, and, in some circumstances, rental cars. There are maximum limits per trip. Its application process looks at the whole picture, not just the numbers.
For any questions, please email Kim at kim@faces-cranio.org or call (800) 332-2373.
FacingDisability provides stories, hundreds of resources on paralysis, and up-to-date information on spinal cord injury. The organization works with medical experts from major hospitals, universities and rehabilitation institutions nationwide to provide insight and inspiration. FacingDisability resource topics include:
- Disability advocates
- Family and caregiver support
- Assistive technology
- Financial assistance and government programs
- Education and employment
If you have any questions, please contact FacingDisability at (312) 284-2525 or email info@facingdisability.com.
Family Economic Mobility Toolkit
The “Family Economic Mobility: Taking Charge of Your Future” toolkit offers families help to set financial goals and create action plans for tracking progress. The toolkit includes a series of videos and an online resource guide with links to agencies and support programs.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Children and Families provides the toolkit.
For more information, please contact PFCE@ecetta.info or (866) 763-6481.
Together, Fifth Street Renaissance/Springfield AIDS Resource Association (SARA Center) in Springfield assists individuals and families in difficult situations in reclaiming their self-sufficiency and well-being. It provides resources, transitional housing, opportunities to develop job skills and education, and help in securing employment. The organization also helps individuals diagnosed with HIV/AIDS find affordable housing, medical assistance and counseling.
Fifth Street Renaissance/SARA Center programs include:
- Homeless prevention – provides rental, utility and support services to prevent homelessness
- Housing programs – provide safe housing to help individuals and families achieve stability and independence
- Youth service program – supports vulnerable youth as they transition from foster care to independence
For more information, call (217) 544-5040 or email info@fsr-sara.org.