APS_Spring 2025 Semester Pathways Program
Can you apply?
This grant is for organizations and agencies within Illinois's Adult Protective Services (APS) provider network. Eligible applicants can develop mentoring and internship programs for college students seeking careers in APS and elder protection work.
The program supports development of initiatives that prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Funded projects should create pathways for college student interns to gain skills and knowledge, with potential for permanent employment after graduation.
This grant targets staffing challenges in the APS provider network and supports research-based programs that enhance adult protective services delivery across Illinois.
This grant is for organizations and agencies within Illinois's Adult Protective Services (APS) provider network. Eligible applicants can develop mentoring and internship programs for college students seeking careers in APS and elder protection work.
The program supports development of initiatives that prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Funded projects should create pathways for college student interns to gain skills and knowledge, with potential for permanent employment after graduation.
This grant targets staffing challenges in the APS provider network and supports research-based programs that enhance adult protective services delivery across Illinois.
Program description
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. (EJAP) Adult Protective Services Formula Grants to States – 2301ILEJAP-00
Anticipated Expenditure – $411,309.00 Administered by the Illinois Department on Aging via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 402-05-3438).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for organizations and agencies within Illinois's Adult Protective Services (APS) provider network. Eligible applicants can develop mentoring and internship programs for college students seeking careers in APS and elder protection work.
The program supports development of initiatives that prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Funded projects should create pathways for college student interns to gain skills and knowledge, with potential for permanent employment after graduation.
This grant targets staffing challenges in the APS provider network and supports research-based programs that enhance adult protective services delivery across Illinois.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Grant application form (via Illinois GATA system)n- Project narrative describing the internship program designn- Budget and budget narrativen- Organizational qualifications and APS network affiliation documentationn- Letters of support from college/university partners
Program contact
- 👤 Brian Pastor
- 📧 Brian.Pastor@illinois.gov
- 📞 217-836-3127
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Organizations within Illinois's Adult Protective Services provider network can apply. Your organization should be positioned to develop mentoring and internship programs for college students.
What activities does this grant support?
You can develop mentoring programs, create college internship opportunities, and build curricula that prepare students for APS careers. The program should address elder abuse prevention and strengthen adult protective services.
What is the funding range?
Individual awards typically range from $15,000 to $75,000. The total funding pool is $501,309.
Is cost-sharing required?
No. This grant does not require matching funds or cost-sharing from your organization.
Is this a rolling deadline?
Yes, this program operates on a rolling acceptance basis for the Spring 2025 semester. Check with the Illinois Department on Aging for specific submission dates.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly explain how your internship program will address staffing shortages in your APS agency or network partners.
- Show how your curriculum connects to evidence-based practices in elder abuse prevention and protective services.
- Highlight pathways for interns to transition into permanent employment after graduation.
- Include strong partnerships with colleges or universities to recruit and support student interns.
- Propose specific outcomes and metrics to measure program success and impact on APS workforce development.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Failing to demonstrate how the internship directly addresses documented staffing challenges. Submitting a proposal that is primarily educational rather than workforce-development focused. Not clearly connecting the program to adult protective services outcomes.
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