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APS_FY27 Pathways Program

Department on Aging · State of Illinois

At a glance

APS_FY27 Pathways Program is an open Illinois state grant opportunity from the Department on Aging (State of Illinois). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Individual awards are listed as $15K – $75K, with $500K in total estimated funding. Applicant types listed as eligible include government organizations and nonprofit organizations. It is listed on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Opened
Aug 20, 2026
Close date
Ongoing
Award floor
$15,000
Award ceiling
$75,000
Est. total funding
$500,000
Expected awards
Not specified
Matching funds
Not specified
Funding instrument
Grant

Program details (as published on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance)

CSFA number
402-05-3438
Program
Pathways Grant Program
Funding sources
Federal Or Federal Pass Through
Funding source description
Adult Protective Services state funding - Anticipated Expenditure - $500,000.00
Award type
Non Competitive
Capital grant
No
Indirect costs allowed
No
Submission timeline
Rolling
Other submission requirements
To qualify for this program, proposed interns must be enrolled in an educational program that would qualify for employment as an APS Caseworker. Required education enrollment/experience outlined below: A) Master's degree from an accredited university or college in health, social services, social work, health care administration, gerontology, disability studies, criminal justice or public administration; B) An active registered nurse license; C) A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) or a Bachelor of Arts (BA) or a Bachelor of Science (BS) from an accredited university or college in health, social sciences, social work, health care administration, gerontology, disability studies, criminal justice, or public administration and one year experience in health or human services; D) An associate degree from an accredited program in health, nursing, social services, social work, health care admi
Technical assistance session
No
Reporting
Grant reporting requirements will remain consistent with other state grants and include quarterly reporting on activities with the intern. Reports will be submitted via the APS PIP (Pathways Internship Program) Grant Reporting Portal. Please find reporting deadlines below: Fall Semester Intern (Fall 2026) o First reports (PPR and PFR) are due October 15, 2026 for the reporting period of August 15, 2026 - September 30, 2026 o It is required that all funds available ($15,000 total per intern) be requested for this reporting period to ensure payment at the beginning of internship. o Final reports (PPR and PFR) are due November 30, 2026 for the final reporting period of October 01, 2026 - November 15, 2026. o It is required that this report be a “zero” report as all funds should have been requested at first reporting period. All funds must be requested by November 30, 2026. • Spring Semester

Who can apply

Applicant categories as listed on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance. GrantsJunction maps them to detailed applicant types for search and matching.

  • Government Organizations
  • Nonprofit Organizations

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

All interns must complete the entirely of their internship program with either 1) An existing Adult Protective Services Provider Agency or 2) An existing RAA (Regional Administrative Agency) Applicant Eligibility: Eligible entities for grants authorized under Section 411 of the Older Americans Act are: domestic public or private non-profit entities including state and local governments, Indian tribal governments and organizations (American Indian/Alaskan Native/Native American), faith-based organizations, community-based organizations, hospitals, and institutions of higher education, are eligible. For grants authorized under Section 2042 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, state government entities are eligible to apply. Beneficiary Eligibility: N/A Credentials Documentation: N/A

Also named in the notice's eligibility text
  • Public colleges & universities
  • Federally recognized tribal governments
  • Private colleges & universities
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A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance.

To develop a program within the Adult Protective Services provider network of mentoring that includes an internship program for college students to develop their skillset and knowledge for potential permanent employment with their agency after college graduation. This intervention program addresses the consistent staffing issues experienced within the network agencies, and will aid in development of programs to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including adult protective services programs. Through this program, ACL hopes to demonstrate how existing research can be used to craft new, useful programs to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and improve and enhance adult protective services programming.

How to apply

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Program contact (as published)

Brian Pastor
Brian.Pastor@illinois.gov
217-836-3127

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “APS_FY27 Pathways Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Government Organizations and Nonprofit Organizations. It adds: “All interns must complete the entirely of their internship program with either 1) An existing Adult Protective Services Provider Agency or 2) An existing RAA (Regional Administrative Agency) Applicant Eligibility: Eligible entities for grants authorized under Section 411 of the …” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “APS_FY27 Pathways Program”?

Per the notice, individual awards are listed as $15k – $75k and total estimated program funding is $500,000.

How do I apply for “APS_FY27 Pathways Program”?

Applications go directly to Department on Aging, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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Award range
$15K – $75K
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