About the Institute
The Illinois Housing Development Authority and CSH are pleased to announce applications are now available for the 2027 Illinois Supportive Housing Institute. The Institute provides a training and technical assistance program designed to help aspiring and established service providers and housing professionals turn their concepts for supportive housing into viable, fundable proposals that aim to prevent homelessness, improve community health outcomes, and improve housing stability for vulnerable populations. Through individualized sessions led by IHDA and CSH subject matter experts, participants will gain practical insight into key areas of supportive housing development, including financing, service coordination, property management, and more.
How to Submit
Submission Deadline: Friday, January 29, 2027, by 5:00 PM CST.
RFP Submission: Responses must be submitted online via the application here.
An email confirmation will be provided as proof of receipt. If you do not receive a confirmation within 24 hours of submission, please contact [email protected]. It is the applicant’s responsibility to confirm receipt of the application.
If you have any questions about the Institute or the application, reach out to [email protected].
Informational Webinars
Supportive Housing 101 for Developers
Designed for affordable housing developers, this webinar will introduce supportive housing, describe how it is different from affordable housing, and discuss unique financing considerations for development. This session will also introduce developers to the Supportive Housing Institute, including information on how to apply.
- Thursday, November 19, 2026, at 10:00 – 11:30 AM CST – Register here
2027 Institute Information Sessions
CSH and IHDA will host two information sessions to go over the Institute and the RFA:
- Thursday, December 3, 2026, at 10:00 – 11:30 AM CST – Register here
- Tuesday, January 12, 2027, at 1:30 – 3:00 PM CST – Register here
