Build, Amplify, Support, Empower (BASE) Prevention Programs Overview

Apply for BASE funding by April 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. CST

At a Glance

The purpose of BASE is to fund programs to establish or expand substance use prevention programming geared toward youth and emerging adults throughout Illinois.
Non-profit, for-profit, and tax-exempt organizations throughout Illinois, particularly in areas disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis Illinois, are encouraged to apply.
A total of $15 million is available to be awarded over a period of 3 years to a minimum of 7 organizations. The anticipated award range is $100,000-$500,000 per period of performance. The initial period of performance spans 7/1/24 to 6/30/25.

Information about the Notice of Funding Opportunity is organized into four main topics: the NOFO, the application, the budget, and FAQs.

The NOFO includes all program requirements and terms and conditions related to the award.

Applications are accepted via SurveyMonkey Apply (SMA), an online application platform.

The Budget Workbook must be uploaded as an attachment in the online application.

Answers are uploaded each Wednesday and the TA Session video will be posted here.

The Techincal Assistance Session was held February 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. CST.

The checklist contains a list of suggested steps to successfully submit the application.