This initiative by the Public Health Institute of Metropolitan Chicago (PHIMC) seeks to advance health justice and strengthen public health in the state.
Purpose: The NOFO seeks proposals from eligible organizations to participate in the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) Transgender and Gender Diverse (TGD) Wellness and Equity Program.
Goals: The program aims to increase the capacity of organizations to provide culturally and/or medically competent gender-affirming care for TGD/LGBTQ+ populations across Illinois. It also involves recruiting, training, and managing regional Healthcare Navigation Specialists.
Funding Categories: Capacity Building (Continuous Funding or One-Time Funding) and Healthcare Navigation Specialists.
Funding Amount: Approximately $1.5 million across IDHS-identified regions in Illinois.
Important Dates:
Bidders’ Conference: Friday, February 9, 2024
Deadline for submitting questions: Friday, February 23, 2024
Deadline to apply: Friday, March 1, 2024
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