RMC's RCO Grant Writer Secures $150,000 for NIRCO's Lake County ROSC Council

Recovery Movement Consulting is proud to announce that we successfully helped Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization (NIRCO) secure $150,000 in funding from the Illinois Department of Human Services, Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR). This competitive grant supports NIRCO’s leadership of the Lake County Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) Council for the period beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026.

Awarded applicants may be eligible for up to two one-year renewals, pending appropriations and performance. This funding strengthens Lake County’s recovery infrastructure and positions NIRCO to lead innovative, peer-led initiatives addressing substance use disorder (SUD) and co-occurring challenges.

Illinois ROSC Grant Supports Peer-Led Recovery in Lake County

Since the launch of Recovery Oriented Systems of Care (ROSC) Councils in 2018, Illinois has shifted its behavioral health model from acute care to long-Recovery Movement Consulting is proud to announce that our team served as the RCO grant writer behind Northern Illinois Recovery Community Organization’s (NIRCO) successful award of $150,000 from the Illinois Department of Human Services Division of Substance Use Prevention and Recovery (IDHS/SUPR).

The grant supports the Lake County Recovery Oriented System of Care (ROSC) Council for the period beginning July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026. Funded organizations may be eligible for up to two one-year renewals based on satisfactory performance and future state appropriations. This marks another significant win led by Recovery Movement Consulting, a nationally recognized RCO grant writer for peer-led and recovery-focused nonprofits.

A Strategic ROSC Plan Rooted in Peer Leadership

This funding allows NIRCO to lead two key projects designed to close critical gaps in Lake County’s recovery infrastructure. As the RCO grant writer, we helped craft a clear vision centered on justice-involved individuals and warm handoffs between treatment and community-based recovery support.

The first initiative focuses on creating a ROSC Council for re-entry. This peer-led body will identify barriers to recovery among formerly incarcerated individuals and co-develop trauma-informed, equity-based solutions. The plan includes building a council of 25+ members, hosting collaborative roundtables, piloting cross-trainings at facilities like Lake Behavioral Hospital and the Lake County Jail, and launching a peer-informed re-entry planning model and digital resource hub.

The second project will design and implement standardized warm handoff protocols between hospitals, jails, and recovery organizations. Many individuals experience treatment drop-off due to disconnected discharge practices. NIRCO, supported by our work as their RCO grant writer, will lead a multi-agency workgroup to develop shared workflows, gather feedback through roundtables, and publish a comprehensive Lake County Warm Handoff Toolkit to ensure long-term system adoption.

Why You Need an Experienced RCO Grant Writer

As an experienced RCO grant writer, Recovery Movement Consulting provides more than writing—we build the strategy, structure, and sustainability needed to win competitive state and federal grants. This project is a perfect example of how we support recovery organizations in building capacity, elevating peer voices, and aligning programs with state priorities. Our grant writing services are designed for recovery community organizations that are peer-led, equity-driven, and seeking sustainable growth.

From ROSC Councils to harm reduction initiatives, our team of RCO grant writers understands the technical, strategic, and storytelling elements required to win. We work with RCOs nationwide to advance recovery-ready systems, drive outcomes, and scale what works.

Work With a Nationally Trusted RCO Grant Writer

Recovery Movement Consulting is committed to empowering organizations like NIRCO with the tools, strategy, and support to lead their communities in recovery. If your organization is preparing to apply for state funding or needs help developing your next proposal, partner with an experienced RCO grant writer who understands your mission and your community.

We help peer-led organizations build bold, fundable programs that change lives. Contact us today to learn how our RCO grant writing services can support your next big win.term recovery support. ROSC Councils are local collaborations that bring together community members, service providers, and individuals with lived experience to strengthen recovery pathways and improve system navigation.