Notification of Funding Availability – The Mental Health Commission of Lyons Township will use this online system for submission of funding requests for the 2026 fiscal year, which runs July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2026. Applicants register, complete an online application, and if awarded a contract, later submit reports through the system.

Per the posted timeline, this system will be open for registration and application from January 31, 2025 at 8:30 AM CST to March 31, 2025 at 11:59 PM CST, with no consideration of late applications. Allocation decisions will be made prior to July 1, 2025. For accessible documents or technical assistance, contact staff at the emails listed below.

Email jlopez@lyonsts.com to reach Jazmin Lopez, Executive Director
Email mahmad@lyonsts.com to reach Mariam Ahmad, Executive Administrator

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The Mental Health Commission of Lyons Township provides two types of funding:

Program Grants: Program grants support a diverse array of services and supports for individuals of all ages in the Township of Lyons living with mental illness, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities with defined goals and outcomes, and that meet the mission of the Mental Health Commission of Lyons Township.

Sustainability Grants: Sustainability grants support the implementation, expansion, and integration of a program or reduce interruptions in services. Applicant must be a currently funded agency.  Applications are considered on a rolling basis until funds are depleted.

If you’re interested in applying for funding:

• Review our Funding Guidelines
• Submit a Letter of Intent
• Submit an Online Application