Financial Assistance and Grant Programs Resources
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics
Illinois Association of Free and Charitable Clinics (IAFCC) foster partnerships aimed at improving access to quality healthcare for low-income individuals who are uninsured or underinsured. IAFCC provides webinars, resources for patients, and a statewide directory of free and charitable clinics.
Illinois Autism Insurance Coalition
The Illinois Autism Insurance Coalition provides resources for consumers, providers, clinicians, employers and educators on issues related to medical insurance coverage for behavioral health services for autism, developmental disabilities and mental health conditions in Illinois.
Coalition resources include:
- An interactive map and listing of providers
- Medicaid access and informational videos
- Help with navigating insurance benefits and coverage
- Information on financial support for co-pays
For more information, contact the Illinois Autism Insurance Coalition at (614) 565-5765 or help@ilasd.com.
Illinois Cares for Kids provides parents, caregivers, teachers, and childcare providers a place to find information on statewide programs related to early learning and development, child care and family well-being in English and Spanish. The website includes information about:
- Child development and education for kids of all ages
- Healthcare coverage and emotional well-being
- Home visiting programs
- Child care subsidy programs
- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF)
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
- Bright Start 529 college savings plan
Illinois Center for Transition and Work
The Illinois Center for Transition and Work (ICTW) supports special educators, related services personnel, and administrators through statewide training and technical assistance. ICTW strives to improve employment outcomes by focusing on preparing students with extensive support needs for the transition from high school to employment.
The ICTW website offers information and webinars on a wide range of resources, including:
- Customized employment
- Pathways to employment
- Building self-determination skills
- Transition assessment tools
- The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act
- Work-based learning experiences
For questions, please contact ICTW at (217) 333 – 2202 or contact-ictw@illinois.edu.
College of EducationIllinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) is dedicated to promoting the rights of immigrants and refugees to full and equal participation in the civic, cultural, social and political life of our diverse society. Its programs aim to empower the immigrant community and include healthcare access, access to public benefits, a family support network and hotline, education initiatives and more.
Visit the ICIRR website to learn more.
Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Family Support Network (FSN)
The Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights (ICIRR) Family Support Network (FSN) connects immigrant communities throughout Illinois to a full range of support in collaboration with member organizations (Información en español). ICIRR resources include a legal services directory, workshops, trainings, tips sheets and more.
ICIRR Family Support Network provides a Family Support Hotline at (855) 435-7693. Its website also includes:
- A list of Illinois non-profit organizations offering free or low-cost help
- “Know Your Rights” tip sheets
- A directory of non-profit organizations offering immigration help to Illinois residents
Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities
The Illinois Council on Developmental Disabilities (CDD) helps lead change in Illinois so all people with developmental disabilities exercise their right to equal opportunity and freedom.
ICDD provides information, investments and initiatives to ensure that people with developmental disabilities and their families have a part in the design of and access to culturally competent services, supports and other assistance and opportunities that promote independence, productivity and integration and inclusion into the community.
For more information, see CDD’s Frequently Asked Questions page.
Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program
The Illinois Court-Based Rental Assistance Program (CBRAP) provides emergency rental assistance to tenants and housing providers/landlords across Illinois who have pending cases in eviction court. Eligible applicants may qualify for up to $10,000 that can be applied to past due rent, up to $700 for court costs, and up to two months’ future rent to prevent housing displacement.
The CBRAP call center has English, Spanish, and Polish-speaking staff available. If you require assistance in a language other than those three, please email CBRAP.info@ihda.org.
For more details or questions, call (866) 454-3571.
Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program
The Illinois Crime Victims Compensation Program provides resources to help people affected by violent crime. Under the Crime Victims Compensation Act, the Office of the Attorney General can reimburse eligible victims up to $45,000 ($27,000 for crimes before Aug. 7, 2022) for expenses incurred as a result of a violent crime. The Attorney General’s website provides the Crime Victim Compensation Program application in English, Polish and Spanish, and a video with steps for completing the form. Individuals can also call the Crime Victim Assistance Line at (800) 228-3368 for help.
Eligible violent crime victims can receive financial assistance with:
- Accessibility and usability of property
- Crime scene clean up
- Funeral/burial expenses
- Loss of earnings
- Medical, hospital, dental and mental health counseling expenses
- Relocation and replacement costs
- Tuition expenses
Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission
The Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (IDHHC) is an executive state agency that promotes education and awareness of the legal requirements for effective communication on behalf of people with hearing loss in Illinois.
The commission also provides information about:
- Assistive technology
- Hearing aid assistance
- Service animal resources
- Interpreters and CART providers
- American Sign Language (ASL) videos and publications