Protection & advocacy for individuals with mntl illness

Active Formula Grant Awarded Last action

Award ID
X98SM090651
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$1,464,843

Award facts

Completion date 53% complete
Funding agency
SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Department of Health and Human Services
Place of performance
Chicago, IL 60602, USA

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About this award

The Department of Health and Human Services Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration awarded Equip For Equality, Inc. $1,464,843 on October 1, 2025, under the Protection and Advocacy for Individuals with Mental Illness formula grant program (CFDA 93.138).

Equip For Equality, Illinois's designated Protection and Advocacy system, delivers legal advocacy, rights protection, and support services addressing abuse, neglect, and civil rights violations affecting adults with serious mental illness and children with serious emotional impairment. The organization pursues administrative, legal, and other remedies to enforce constitutional protections and federal and state statutes on behalf of individuals at risk while residing in care or treatment facilities, in community settings, or in involuntary confinement.

The award obligates $1,464,843 for the 24-month performance period from October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027, with place of performance in Chicago, Illinois. Equip For Equality collaborates with sub-grantees including the University of Illinois and Equal Justice Works to expand service delivery through training, outreach, technical assistance, and consultation on topics including Americans with Disabilities Act compliance, voting access, and disability rights education.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment $726,309
Amendment $369,267
Original award $369,267

Quick answers

Who received award X98SM090651?

X98SM090651 was awarded to Equip For Equality, Inc. by SAMHSA Division of Grants Management (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) on October 1, 2025.

How much is award X98SM090651 worth?

$1,464,843 has been obligated on X98SM090651.

Which agency awarded X98SM090651?

SAMHSA Division of Grants Management (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration) awarded X98SM090651, with funding from SAMHSA Center for Mental Health Services (Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration).

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