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GrantIllinois FY27 THRIVES Grant — Basic Needs & Student Stability
Atlas Opportunity Score79/100
Funding$1.58 million estimated total program funding. IBHE anticipates a typical institutional award of approximately $145,000 depending on proposal quality; no match is required.
DeadlineOctober 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon). Current Illinois CSFA and IBHE materials agree; neither separately publishes a time zone.
Required next actionConfirm HOUSE Act compliance and applicant-specific plan; prepare the Uniform Application, proposal narrative, implementation/continuity materials, and budget for the October 19 deadline.
Current statusActive — applications due October 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM (Noon); time zone not separately published.Source verificationSeptember 19, 2026Tracked applicant typesEducational Institution, Institution of Higher Education
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How Atlas Scores Fit
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Strategic Alignment
How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.
Funding Potential
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Actionability
Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.
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