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Supporting Mental Health & Wellness in Clinton County

Ensuring access to comprehensive behavioral health and social services for all Clinton County residents through local tax funding and community partnerships.

$389.5K+

Annual Funding

8

Grantee Organizations

7

Board Members

20+

Years of Service

Clinton County Community Mental Health (708) Board

Funding Applications Are Now Open

The Board is accepting applications for the funding period December 1, 2026 through November 30, 2027. Priority is given to projects and activities benefitting the mental and behavioral health and wellness of Clinton County citizens.

How applications are scored

Each reviewer scores every application using the criteria below. Scores are averaged for a final result on a 100-point scale.

  • Direct services to Clinton County residents over administration and overhead 25 pts
  • Clear demonstration of community need 20 pts
  • Defined goals, objectives, and outcomes 20 pts
  • Number of Clinton County residents served and program impact 15 pts
  • Financial responsibility and leveraging other funding sources 10 pts
  • Alignment with the CCMHB strategic plan 10 pts
Applications due

5:00 p.m. on July 20, 2026

Oral presentations

July 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Clinton County Boardroom

How to submit your application

Follow all three steps below. The forms are located on a separate forms page and completed applications must be emailed to the 708 Board.

Go to the application forms page

Click the button below to open the official Clinton County 708 Board forms page. Download the forms and supporting documents required for your application.

Open the Application Forms Page

Complete the required documents

Complete all applicable forms and include every required supporting document. Application materials may include:

  • Application cover sheet
  • Funding application
  • Funding agreement
  • Non-discrimination statement
  • Additional cover-sheet items
  • Any requested supporting documents

Review your documents before submitting to make sure all sections are complete.

Email your completed application

Attach all completed forms and supporting documents to one email and send them to the address below.

Send completed applications to:

708board@clintonco.illinois.gov

Suggested email subject: 2026 Clinton County 708 Board Funding Application

Completed applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on July 20, 2026.

Our Mission

Purpose Statement

The purpose and the action of the Clinton County 708 Mental Health Board shall be governed by the Illinois Mental Health Act and succeeding amendments.

We work to ensure that local tax dollars are distributed in a manner that maximizes the quality and array of behavioral health and social services available to Clinton County residents.

A Word From the President

The 708 Community Mental Health Board of Clinton County works on behalf of our citizens to ensure access to a comprehensive system of behavioral health and other social service providers.

Our goal is to ensure that local tax dollars are distributed in a manner that maximizes the quality and array of services available. Listed on our Grantees page are the agencies receiving funding.

Thank you for visiting our site!

Dennis Perez
Board President

2026 Regular Meeting Schedule

Meetings are held on the second Thursday at 6:00 p.m. at the Clinton County Courthouse Conference Room unless otherwise noted.

March

12

Thursday

6:00 PM
Courthouse
Conference Room

June

11

Thursday

6:00 PM
Courthouse
Conference Room

September

10

Thursday

6:00 PM
Courthouse
Conference Room

December

10

Thursday

6:00 PM
Courthouse
Conference Room

All meetings are open to the public. View Agendas & Minutes