The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) awarded a $911,000 Project Grant under the Congressional Directives program (CFDA 93.493) to Illinois College, a private liberal arts college located in Jacksonville, Illinois. The funding will support the construction of various community improvement projects over a three-year period from September 2024 to September 2027.
Through this Congressional Directive grant, Illinois College will provide goods and services to enhance access to quality postsecondary education. The college has previously utilized federal grants to support nursing programs, teacher preparation initiatives, and student support services. As a subrecipient, Illinois College has also leveraged state grant funding to address digital equity gaps for low-income and first-generation students during the COVID-19 pandemic. This latest award demonstrates the college's track record of delivering educational programs and community development projects with the support of federal grant funding.
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