480-40-3710 IDEC Home Visiting
🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Jun 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Illinois serving pregnant people and parents with children ages 0-5. Applicants must serve communities with greater health disparities and barriers to maternal and child health outcomes. Home visiting programs help families set and achieve health and well-being goals through partnerships with professionals. Programs can focus on health promotion, parent education, and child development support.
Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, local health departments, community-based organizations, and public entities. The program serves low-income families in Illinois experiencing economic, health, or social barriers. Organizations must demonstrate capacity to provide home-based services in underserved communities.
Funding supports staff, training, home visiting services, and program operations. Activities may include parent education, health screenings, developmental assessments, and referrals to additional services. Equipment and capital costs are typically not supported under this program.
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Program description
The IDEC Home Visiting Program supports pregnant people and parents with young children ages 0-5 who live in Illinois communities that face greater risks and barriers to achieving positive maternal and child health outcomes. Families choose to participate in home visiting programs, and partner with health, social service, and child development professionals to set and achieve goals that improve their health and well-being. Federal Assistance Listing: 93.870. Administered by the Illinois Department of Early Childhood via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 480-40-3710).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- Application form (GATA/CSFA format)
- Project narrative and home visiting program plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Letters of support from community partners
- Organizational capacity documentation (staff qualifications, certifications)
Program contact
- 👤 Joanna Su
- 📧 Joanna.Su@illinois.gov
- 📞 312-882-4051
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 93.870 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$30,146,654
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$28,987,283
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$26,726,401
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$26,402,603
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$25,914,235
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$23,453,674
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$20,810,562
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$19,610,292
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$19,390,101
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$19,083,187
Top States by Funding
- CA 7 awards $159.7M
- TX 6 awards $137.4M
- PA 6 awards $85.5M
- NJ 6 awards $74.0M
- AZ 6 awards $70.3M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply for this grant?
Nonprofits, public agencies, health departments, and community-based organizations can apply. Applicants must have experience serving families with young children.
What geographic area does this grant cover?
This is an Illinois-only grant for programs serving pregnant people and families with children ages 0-5 in the state.
What activities does this grant fund?
The program funds home visiting services, parent education, health promotion, child development support, and referrals. Staff salaries and training costs are typically covered.
How much funding can organizations receive?
Award amounts vary. The total funding pool is approximately $33.3 million for all awardees in the state.
Is cost matching required?
No cost sharing is required for this grant, making it more accessible for resource-limited organizations.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your organization's track record serving low-income families in Illinois communities. Provide specific data on health disparities in your service area.
- Clearly describe your home visiting model and how you will partner with families to set achievable health and well-being goals.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and language access capacity for the specific communities you serve.
- Include letters of support from community partners, health departments, and local agencies that will collaborate with your program.
- Budget conservatively and clearly justify all costs, especially personnel. Funders review home visiting budgets closely for cost-effectiveness.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate strong partnerships with health, social service, and child development providers in your service area. Not showing evidence of the health disparities that affect families in your proposed service community.
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