2115-0626 Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) Implementation
🏛 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Jul 7, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for Illinois jurisdictions seeking to reduce incarceration through community-based alternatives. Counties, groups of counties, and judicial circuits may apply. Applicants must establish diversion programs for moderate to high-risk individuals facing prison sentences. Grantees commit to reducing admissions to the Illinois Department of Corrections or face penalties.
Programs must address social determinants of crime and promote equity. Alternatives include treatment, supervision, and reintegration services. Technical assistance is available to help build local systems.
Funding ranges from $50,000 to $500,000 per award. No cost-sharing is required.
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Program description
The mission of ARI is to safely reduce prison use by building local systems that divert individuals from a prison sentence into more cost-effective programs that promote their reintegration into the community.
ARI provides funding and technical assistance to Illinois communities to establish a continuum of sanctions and treatment alternatives that effectively address social determinants of crime and incarceration, and that promote equity within the justice system. Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) is a program administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA), a state agency dedicated to improving the administration of criminal justice. ICJIA brings together key leaders from the justice system and the public to identify critical issues facing the criminal justice system in Illinois, and to propose and evaluate policies, programs, and legislation that address those issues. ICJIA’s statutory responsibilities include grants administration; research and analysis; policy and planning; and information systems and technology.
ARI was created by the Illinois Crime Reduction Act of 2009 (Public Act 96-0761) (CRA) to “increase public safety and encourage the successful local supervision of eligible offenders and their reintegration into the locality.” (730 ILCS 190/20 (a)). Under the CRA, ARI provides financial incentives (grants) to counties, groups of counties, and judicial circuits to increase effective community-based programming for individuals with probation-eligible offenses who are at moderate to high risk of reoffending and are facing prison. In exchange for the funding, jurisdictions agree to reduce the number of individuals they send to the Illinois Department of Corrections (IDOC), with potential penalties if they do not meet the reduction goal. Research has shown that community-based alternatives to incarceration can reduce recidivism, increase public safety, and decrease costs to taxpayers. Administered by the Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 546-00-2115).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- GATA application form (Illinois CSFA 546-00-2115)
- Project narrative describing diversion program model
- Baseline prison admission data and reduction targets
- List of community-based treatment and services partners
- Budget and budget narrative
- Evidence of local government support or authorization
- Evaluation plan and outcome metrics
Program contact
- 👤 Mary Ann Dyar
- 📧 MaryAnn.Dyar@illinois.gov
- 📞 312-793-8949
FAQ
Who can apply for Adult Redeploy Illinois funding?
Counties, groups of counties, and judicial circuits in Illinois. Local government entities must establish community-based diversion programs targeting moderate to high-risk offenders.
What activities are funded?
Programs that divert individuals from prison into treatment, supervision, and reintegration alternatives. Grantees must reduce Illinois Department of Corrections admissions from their jurisdiction.
Is there cost-sharing required?
No. Adult Redeploy Illinois funds 100% of program costs. No matching funds are required.
How much funding is available?
Individual awards range from $50,000 to $500,000. The total funding pool is $500,000 for this cycle.
What happens if my jurisdiction doesn't meet reduction goals?
Grantees who fail to reduce prison admissions as committed may face financial penalties. Meeting targets is a condition of continued funding.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Demonstrate your jurisdiction's current prison admission rates and specific reduction targets. Use data to show where diversion is needed.
- Describe your existing local resources and partnerships with treatment providers, courts, and community organizations. Build on what's already there.
- Show how your program addresses root causes of crime like substance abuse, mental health, and employment barriers. Address social determinants directly.
- Provide realistic timelines for program implementation and achieving reduction benchmarks. Be specific about milestones and accountability measures.
- Emphasize equity and community input in program design. Show how you'll ensure fair access for marginalized populations impacted by incarceration.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Underestimating the data collection and evaluation burden. ARI requires tracking offender outcomes and demonstrating prison admissions reduction—applicants often underestimate staffing and evaluation costs. Proposing unrealistic reduction targets. Setting goals that are disconnected from baseline data leads to penalty risks. Insufficient focus on reentry support. Programs that only divert fail if participants lack stable housing, employment, or ongoing treatment.
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