The Illinois Racing Board is accepting applications for the FY2027 Illinois Racing Board Charity Fund Program, CSFA 579-00-1627. The active FY2027 opportunity lists an award range of $0 to $833,000, with one award anticipated. The standing GATA terms provide up to 100 percent funding assistance and list formula matching as N/A, while the current Euna opportunity page separately marks Matching Requirement as Yes. Atlas is treating that metadata conflict as unresolved until the Illinois Racing Board confirms the applicable applicant requirement.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations that provide medical, dental, family, counseling, or similar wellness services to people who reside or work on the backstretch of Illinois pari mutuel race tracks. Applicants must document qualifying nonprofit status through an IRS 501(c)(3) determination or current Illinois Attorney General Charitable Trust registration and must supply applicable service provider licensure. Active SAM registration, a UEI, Illinois grantee registration, and state prequalification requirements also apply. The application package includes the Uniform Application for State Grant Assistance, project narrative, budget, budget narrative, and required supporting attachments. Independently audited annual financial statements are required with the application, subject only to the limited extension process described by the Illinois Racing Board.
Applications and required documents must be submitted through Euna Grants before 4:30 PM CST on October 1, 2026, exactly as published by the Illinois Racing Board. Review factors include the number and types of wellness services proposed, proximity and accessibility to the backstretch population, additional health benefits, prior experience providing relevant services, and demonstrated understanding of participant needs. The controlling source restricts use of grant funds to medical, family, counseling, and similar services for the covered backstretch population.
Atlas Opportunity Score: 92/100. N9+ Fit Score: 88/100 conditional. The current official Euna NOFO text expressly allows information technology expenses, essential office equipment and supplies, laboratory fees, and medical programs including immunizations, screenings, and physicals, establishing a legitimate technology and clinical workflow pathway. Any Nonagon N9+ device and platform or QC Healthcare role remains conditional on the applicant specific service plan, budget, licensure, procurement requirements, and final allowable cost treatment before outreach or project positioning.