State grantIllinois
Illinois Grocery Initiative
Offered by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Source: Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance. View the official listing. Listed from Illinois's Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA, omb.illinois.gov). Grantgrove is not affiliated with or endorsed by the State of Illinois.
- Who can apply
- Existing small independent grocery stores with fewer than 500 employees and fewer than 5 locations.
- How much
- $25,000 – $250,000
- By when
- RollingApply anytimeOpens September 10, 2026
Checked Oct 25, 2026
About this grant
This program aims to combat food insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts by reimbursing successful applicants for eligible capital and non-capital costs.
Eligibility details
- Eligible applicants: Existing, operational grocery stores (not convenience or general stores) Small, independent grocers (<500 employees and <5 existing grocery locations) Bricks & Mortar locations only Offers (or will offer) SNAP and WIC benefits Ownership types can include independently owned for-profit, cooperative & not-for-profit <30% of revenue from alcohol and tobacco sales
- Matching funds: Yes
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