Funding
awarded will be paid directly to the chosen service provider and must be used
for: (Service
provider must be an
Day programming
(vocational/developmental training or workshop program)
Residential
programming (CILA-Community
Integrated Living Arrangement)
Initial start
up costs for residential programming (CILA)
Initial start
up costs for day programming
Supplemental
support funding (job coach, aide services, therapy services, transportation
costs)
It is not a
Bridge2Hope objective to secure programming placement for an individual. A program or service provider should be
selected and applied for by the individual and/or guardian prior to applying
for Bridge2Hope grant if possible.
If you need help
finding a service provider, click here for a list
of local providers or ask your local PAS
agency for a more comprehensive
Bridge2Hope grant will
be awarded for a 12 month period subject to annual review based on the
following:
Guardian has
shown that they are actively securing DHS or alternate funding source for
programming.
Contingent on
Bridge2Hope fund availability.
Once DHS funding is
secured by the individual, Bridge2Hope grant will terminate for day and
residential programming but may continue for supplemental support funding and
initial start up costs for programming if necessary.
Must be in PUNS database. (Prioritization of Urgency of Need)
Would be
eligible to apply for but cannot or has already applied for and been denied Department of Human Services funding for
adult services due to new DHS criteria and state budget limitations.
Initially
available to
Age 18 or
greater if seeking residential funding.
Age 21 or
greater if seeking day program funding.
Current SSI and
Illinois Medicaid medical recipient.
Grant recipient
must have a sponsor that will commit to 24 hours per calendar year of volunteer
services to the Bridge2Hope cause.