Wabash Area Development Inc.

Wabash Area Development Inc. is a non-profit organization located in Enfield, Illinois, registered in SAM.gov since 2009, with a current registration valid through July 31, 2025. As a tax-exempt corporate entity, the organization focuses on delivering comprehensive social services and community support programs primarily targeting low-income populations across Illinois. The organization has established itself as a critical community resource, participating in various federal grant programs designed to address fundamental human needs such as education, energy assistance, housing, and social services.

Through its federal grant activities, Wabash Area Development Inc. has been a key recipient and administrator of multiple federal grant programs, most prominently through the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Its most significant award is a $12.2 million Head Start and Early Head Start grant, spanning from July 2024 to June 2029, which provides comprehensive early childhood education and family support services. The organization has also been involved in sub-grant programs including the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), Community Service Block Grants (CSBG), and other initiatives focused on energy assistance, weatherization, water bill assistance, and emergency solutions. Its sub-grant partners have consistently been the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity and the Illinois Department of Human Services. These grants have enabled Wabash Area Development Inc. to provide critical services such as employment training, education support, income building, housing assistance, health services, and emergency/disaster relief to eligible individuals and families throughout Illinois.