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📣 FY 2026 NOFO ANNOUNCEMENT & APPLICATION NOW OPEN

NIRCO is pleased to announce the release of our FY 2026 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), made possible through the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS).

This competitive funding opportunity supports community-based organizations serving the Illinois 60th House District in Lake County with programs rooted in equity, cultural responsiveness, and measurable community impact.

🗓 Application Deadline: February 15, 2026
📬 Award Notifications: March 5, 2026
📆 Award Period: Jan 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027
🏆 Total Awards Available: Four (4)

💰 Funding Categories & Award Amounts:
🥫 Food Pantry Initiative — $200,000
🎓 After-School Youth Program — $275,000
💼 Job Club / Workforce Readiness Program — $275,000
🚐 Mobile Health Outreach Program — $275,000

NIRCO will serve as the administrative entity for these sub-grants. All applications, budgets, and performance measures are subject to review and final approval by IDHS.

👉 Organizations must submit a complete application and a budget that aligns exactly with the selected award amount.

🔗 Full NOFO details and the online application are available — link below:

NIRCO 2026 NOFO Announcement and Application The Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) is soliciting proposals from qualified community-based organizations to implement programs that address critical community needs related to food security, youth development, workforce readiness, and health equity within the 60th Illinois....

Mary Roberson

JIC Community Development Corporation would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to our sponsor, NIRCO, and Dr. Mary Roberson, for sponsoring this year’s store for our campers. NIRCO’s generosity reflects a deep understanding of the challenges many of our campers face, especially those who are justice-impacted. Their mission to give back is evident—not just through this store, but through their continued and invaluable support. We are grateful for partners like NIRCO who believe in the power of community and the potential of every child. #NIRCO #jicsummercamp

Had a very productive day on Capitol Hill with Faces And Voices Of Recovery