Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program

About this grant

Pursuant to 20 ILCS 605/605-503, the purpose of the EEC program shall be to provide training, support, resources and opportunities to minority group members, women, individuals with a disability, dislocated workers, veterans, and youth entrepreneurs.

Eligibility details

• Eligible applicants: Each center must: - Be operated by a Board of Directors representing community leaders in business, education, finance and government; - Be incorporated as a not-for-profit corporation; - Be located in an area accessible to eligible clients; - Establish an advisory group of community business experts, at least one-half of whom shall be representative of the clientele to be served by the center, which shall constitute a support network to provide counseling and mentoring services to minority group members, women, individuals with a disability, dislocated workers, and veterans from the concept stage of development through the first one to 2 years of existence on a regular basis and as needed thereafter; and - Establish a referral system and linkages to existing area small business assistance programs and financing resources
• Matching funds: Yes

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