SFY27 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program

Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security · State of Illinois

At a glance

SFY27 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program is an open Illinois state grant opportunity from the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (State of Illinois). Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis. Total estimated funding is $10M. Applicant types listed as eligible include others and government 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: Jul 1, 2026
Close date: Ongoing
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $10,000,000
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: 588-40-1714
Program: PAR
Funding sources: State
Funding source description: State General Revenue Fund
Funding restrictions: Potential Grantees must be identified in the State of Illinois Homeland Security Strategy.
Award type: Non Competitive
Capital grant: No
Indirect costs allowed: Yes
Submission timeline: Rolling
Other submission requirements: Grant Accountability & Transparency Act (GATA) compliance
Award notices: IEMA administers the Preparedness and Response (PAR) and Unmet needs grant program for homeland security and emergency preparedness and response projects, including grants. Pursuant to 20 ILCS 3305/5(j), IEMA is authorized to make grants to other State agencies, public universities, units of local government, and statewide mutual aid organizations to enhance statewide emergency preparedness and response.
Reporting: Quarterly Performance Progress Reports
Other information: Local government, State agencies, public universities, and statewide mutual aid organizations that incur expenses relating to homeland security needs for emergency preparedness and response activities are eligible to participate in the PAR grant program.

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.

Others
Government Organizations

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

Direct Beneficiary Awards

Can your organization apply?

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.

The grant program has been appropriated to IEMA-OHS for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program.

How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in Illinois).
Find out how to submitSee the agency's program page for the application portal or submission address. Open ↗
Prepare the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyBob Evans · Bob.P.Evans@illinois.gov Open ↗
Submit while funds remainSubmit early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Bob Evans
Bob.P.Evans@illinois.gov
217-557-4788

Quick answers

Who is eligible to apply for “SFY27 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program”?

The official listing names these applicant types as eligible: Others and Government Organizations. It adds: “Direct Beneficiary Awards” Additional restrictions may apply; review the full guidelines.

How much funding is available through “SFY27 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $10,000,000.

How do I apply for “SFY27 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program”?

Applications go directly to Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security, 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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