CSBG (Community Services Block Grant)

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program has two different housing services. This program can assist with up to $250.00 towards a rental deposit if an individual/family is moving into a new location due to a prior unstable living situation. This program can also assist with up to $250.00 towards future rent/back rent if an individual/family has faced a financial crises beyond their control.

DHS HP (Department of Human Services Homeless Prevention)

The DHS HP program has two different housing services. The DHS HP program can assist individuals/families who are facing an eviction due to a financial crises beyond their control and if that financial crises has been solved with up to 3 months of back rent. This program can also assist individuals/families who are behind on their mortgages or facing a foreclosure due to a financial crises beyond their control and if that financial crises has been solved with up to 3 months towards their mortgage payment.

ESG CARES (Emergency Solutions Grant, Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act)

The ESG CARES program has two different housing services. The ESG CARES program can assist individuals/families who are facing an eviction due to a financial crises caused by the COVID pandemic with up to 3 months of back rent. This program can also assist individuals/families who are literally homeless due to a financial crises caused by the COVID pandemic with rental deposit and future rental assistance.

ESG RRH (Emergency Solutions Grant, Rapid Rehousing)

The ESG RRH program can assist individuals/families who are literally homeless. This program can assist with up to 6 months of rent with the 4th, 5th and 6th months being paid by both our agency and the individual/family.

HUD RRH (Housing and Urban Development Rapid Rehousing)

The HUD RRH program can assist individuals/families who are literally homeless. This program can assist with up to 6 months of rent with the 4th, 5th and 6th months being paid by both our agency and the individual/family. This program also offers supportive services to assist the household/individual.

“The South Central Illinois Continuum of Care has posted its Annual Application, Priority Listing, and List of Projects Accepted, Ranked where required, or Rejected on its website. This posting allows the public to see the full request along with a detailed description of the work being done across 18 counties in south central Illinois to address and end homelessness. The material can be accessed at https://scilcoc.org/.”

 

Macoupin County

217.839.4431

Calhoun County

618.576.2218

Greene County

217.942.6824

Jersey County

618.498.9521

Please keep in mind that all of our programs have income guidelines and require specific documentation per program request.

Housing Application

Online Application

Other Programs

Senior Services CSBG Head Start Community Day Services Program Transportation Housing Energy Assistance

Other Programs

Senior Services CSBG Head Start Community Day Services Program Transportation Housing Energy Assistance