Hanover Township Mental Health Board releases FY26 funding applications

Funding applications for Fiscal Year 2026 are now available from the Hanover Township Mental Health Board. Each year the mental health board provides approximately $1 million in funding to agencies serving township residents in the areas of mental health, developmental disabilities and substance abuse intervention and prevention. The FY26 funding period runs from April 1, 2025, to March 31, 2026.

“Currently the board is funding 33 agencies that provide 47 programs to residents,” said Faiza Rahim, chair of the mental health board. “Whether they are past recipients of annual funds or a new agency, all organizations who serve residents in the township boundaries are encouraged to apply.”

Annual funding applications and guidelines are available on the Hanover Township website at hanover-township.org. Completed applications are due by Friday, Sept. 20. Agencies receiving funding will be notified in January 2025.

Hanover Township serves over 105,000 residents in the communities of Streamwood, Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates, Schaumburg and unincorporated Cook County.

For information on the Hanover Township Mental Health Board and available funding, contact mental health board manager, Amanda Teachout, at (630) 837-0301 or ateachout@hanover-township.org.