2025–2026 Grant Awards
The Will County Community Mental Health Board (WCCMHB) has announced
the allocation of its 2025 annual grant awards, providing funding to
42 programs managed by 39 entities throughout the
county. The funding will expand existing services, increasing access
and care to residents throughout Will County.
The WCCMHB aims to aid individuals in the enhancement, maintenance,
and/or restoration of their mental health within the context of their
environment. The Community Mental Health Act (405 ILCS 20/1) provides
that a Community Mental Health Board will plan, fund, coordinate, and
evaluate public services for prevention and treatment of persons with
mental illness, developmental disabilities, and substance use
challenges locally.
Through the grant program, the Board is committed to moving local
mental health services toward a more equitable care system, resulting
in optimal health and quality of life for all community members.
2026 Strategic Priorities
The WCCMHB's 2026 Strategic Priorities reflect identified behavioral
health needs throughout Will County and guide investment in programs
that improve access, strengthen supports, and address gaps in care.
Crisis Supports &
Service Gaps
Expanding early identification, case management, peer support, and
coordinated services for individuals and families experiencing
behavioral health, substance use, or developmental disability
challenges.
Intellectual & Developmental Disability (I/DD)
Supporting community-based services that promote independence,
inclusion, safety, quality of life, and relief for family and
primary caregivers.
Early Intervention & Prevention
Increasing timely access to support, reducing stigma,
strengthening protective factors, and helping children, youth, and
young adults receive care before challenges escalate.
Transportation
Supporting practical solutions that reduce transportation barriers
which can lead to missed appointments, delayed treatment, and
inconsistent access to behavioral health services.
Workforce Development
Strengthening the behavioral health workforce by supporting
efforts that encourage individuals to enter mental health,
substance use, and intellectual/developmental disability service
professions.
2025–2026 Awardees
The 2025–2026 grant cycle supports programs and organizations
working across Will County to expand access to mental health,
developmental disability, and substance use services.
Current Report
2026 Annual Report
View the 2026 Annual Report
Explore grant-cycle performance, community impact, financial
information, strategic priorities, and 2026 grant recipients.
View 2026 Annual Report
Past Grant Awardees
View Past Grant Awardees
View the previously published 2025–2026 grant award list
of funded programs and organizations.
View Past Awardee List
Grant awards are part of the WCCMHB's annual funding cycle.
Funding opportunities, application materials, deadlines, and award
information are updated as new grant cycles are announced.