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Illinois statewide: 68 open, then recurring and closed grants

State grantIllinoisDue Dec 9

Illinois Grocery Initiative

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Who can apply
Existing small independent grocery stores with fewer than 500 employees and fewer than 5 locations.
Amount
$500,000 – $5,200,000
State grantIllinoisDue Jan 31, 2027

International Tourism Grant Program

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Who can apply
Certified local tourism and convention bureaus with international products sold by tour operators.
Amount
$10,000 – $200,000
State grantIllinoisDue Mar 1, 2027

FY27 Residential Sharps Collection Program

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

Who can apply
Units of local government registered and pre-qualified through the GATA Grantee Portal.
Amount
Up to $35,000
State grantIllinoisDue Jun 30, 2027

Illinois Grocery Initiative

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Who can apply
Existing small independent grocery stores with fewer than 500 employees and fewer than 5 locations.
Amount
$100,000 – $1,500,000
State grantIllinoisDue Jun 30, 2027

SBIR/STTR Match Program

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Who can apply
Small businesses
Amount
Up to $250,000
State grantIllinoisDue Jun 30, 2027

Business Attraction Prime Sites

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Who can apply
Businesses relocating to or expanding in Illinois in specified industries with EDGE, HIB, REV or MICRO approval.
Amount
$250,000 – $25,000,000
State grantIllinoisDue Aug 31, 2027

Illinois Public Radio and Television

Illinois Arts Council Agency

Who can apply
Public radio or television stations in full-time operation that meet Corporation for Public Broadcasting criteria.
Amount
$6,000 – $600,000
State grantIllinoisDue Dec 31, 2027

Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Who can apply
Not-for-profit organizations with a history of serving low-wage or low-skilled workers or economically disadvantaged communities.
Amount
Amount not listed