Request for Proposals - Iroquois County Community Mental Health 708 Board

Posted by Amanda Longfellow

Posted on July 2, 2025

IROQUOIS COUNTY COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH 708 BOARD

Request for Proposals

The Iroquois County Community Mental Health 708 Board, referred to as 708 Board, is seeking applications from qualified entities/persons for the 2025 grant year. The 708 Board has allocated $600,000 in the form of a grant(s) to provide services for Iroquois County residents.

Pursuant to MENTAL HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (405 ILCS 20/) Community Mental Health Act, the 708 Board is focusing its grant allocations to provide mental health services, including services for persons with a developmental disability or substance use disorder.

There is no standard form for the application. Entities/persons wishing to provide services to Iroquois County residents need to submit a proposal to the 708 Board. Proposals need to include the dollar amount requested, a plan on targeted audience, how the funds will be used in providing services, proof of licensure, insurance, etc. The locations that will be used to provide services. Locations do not have to be within Iroquois County, so long as the funds are used for Iroquois County residents only. Iroquois County Schools are encouraged to apply to promote mental health awareness and services as well.

All applications need to be received at the Iroquois County Administrative Center no later than July 31, 2025. The address is Iroquois County Administrative Center, Attn: LouWonna Snodgrass, 708 Board President, 1001 East Grant Street, Watseka, IL 60970.

The 708 Board will meet and open proposals on Tuesday, August 25, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. at the Iroquois County Administrative Center board room. All applicants are encouraged to attend to answer any questions the board may have.

LouWonna Snodgrass
708 Board President