Underwood Secures More Than $6 Million in Federal Funding to Support Child Care, Nursing Education Flood Prevention, and More in Northern Illinois
WASHINGTON — This week, Representative Lauren Underwood announced a new round of federal funding she has secured for childcare, nursing education, substance abuse treatment, university research, and flood prevention in northern Illinois.
As a member of the Appropriations Committee, Underwood has made securing federal resources for our community a top priority. The following funds will support programs in the 14th District with federal resources:
Childcare Resource and Referral, Joliet, Illinois – $1,946,280
Childcare Resource and Referral in Joliet has been awarded $1,946,280 in federal funding through the Office of Head Start at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This grant increases access to high-quality, full day, full-year child care, including family child care for low-income working families. The grant also supports programming to support the development of infants and toddlers through strong relationship-based experiences and prepares them for the transition into Head Start and preschool.
Lewis University, Romeoville, Illinois – $103,401
Lewis University in Romeoville has been awarded $103,401 in federal funding through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This grant supports low interest loans to nursing students and loan cancellation for students who then go on to work as faculty. The loans, provided through the Nurse Faculty Loan Program at HRSA, seek to increase the number of qualified nursing faculty nationwide.
Will County Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition, Illinois – $125,000
Will County has been awarded $125,000 in federal funding administered through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the National Center for Injury Prevention and Control within the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This grant expands the availability of substance abuse treatment and recovery services available to Americans to improve the lives of those affected by alcohol and drug addictions, and to reduce the impact of alcohol and drug abuse on individuals, families, communities.
City of Ottawa, Ottawa, Illinois – $2,300,051
The City of Ottawa has been awarded $2,300,051 in federal funding through the Federal Emergency Management Agency at the Department of Homeland Security.
This grant will fund the acquisition and demolition of a property in the City of Ottawa that is impacted by overbank flooding from the Fox River. After demolition, the property will be restored to open space, removing the potential for future flood damage.
City of Joliet, Joliet, Illinois – $1,000,000
The City of Joliet has been awarded $1,000,000 in federal funding through Office of Flex Grants at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This grant funds a no-cost mental health program to connect residents of all ages to rapid counseling and support through coordinated referrals, expanding access to in-person and telehealth services.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb Illinois – $186,250
Will County has been awarded $186,250 in federal funding through the National Eye Institute at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This grant supports research into word learning and vocabulary development in blind children being conducted at the university.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois – $147,766
Northern Illinois University in DeKalb has been awarded $147,766 in federal funding through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This grant supports allergy and infectious disease research being conducted at the university.
Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, Illinois – $476,199
Northern Illinois University in DeKalb has been awarded $476,199 in federal funding through the National Institute of General Medical Sciences at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).
This grant supports biomedical research and research training being conducted at the university.
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