Illinois Commerce and Econ Opp Grants
13 open grant opportunities from Illinois Commerce and Econ Opp, aggregated from the Illinois state grants portal — each with a plain-English summary of who qualifies, the deadline, and the award size.
Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Program
UnofficialDue in 6 daysCommerce And Econ Opp · $300K–$1.5M
This Illinois Community Development Block Grant program funds public infrastructure projects, with awards ranging from $300,000 to $1.5 million. Eligibility details were not published with this listing, so applicants should confirm directly with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, but CDBG public infrastructure funding is typically limited to local units of government.
Government / tribalLarge awardDeadline soonCommunity Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program
UnofficialDue in 6 daysCommerce And Econ Opp · $300K–$800K
This Illinois Community Development Block Grant program funds housing rehabilitation projects, with awards ranging from $300,000 to $800,000. Eligibility details were not published with this listing; CDBG housing rehab funding is typically restricted to local units of government, so applicants should verify with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Government / tribalLarge awardDeadline soonSBIR/STTR Match Program
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2027Commerce And Econ Opp · $1–$250K
This Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity program provides matching funds, from $1 up to $250,000, intended to support small businesses that have won or are pursuing federal SBIR/STTR research awards. No detailed eligibility text is listed, so applicants should verify SBIR/STTR award status and other requirements with the agency. The deadline is set far out (June 2027).
Small businessSmall awardBroad eligibilityBusiness Attraction Prime Sites
UnofficialDue Jun 30, 2027Commerce And Econ Opp · $250K–$25M
This Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity program funds business attraction to prime development sites, with awards ranging from $250,000 up to $25 million. The listing does not specify eligible applicant types or a detailed scope, so applicants should confirm eligibility directly with the agency before applying. The deadline is set far out (June 2027), leaving ample time to prepare.
Government / tribalLarge awardBroad eligibilityCommunity Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedCommerce And Econ Opp · Up to $250K
This Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity funding line, the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program, offers awards up to $250,000. The listing doesn't include eligibility criteria or a program description — check the DCEO grant portal or contact the agency to confirm who may apply and what it funds.
Small Business Development Centers
UnofficialNo deadline listedCommerce And Econ Opp · $80K–$525K
This Illinois DCEO program funds Small Business Development Centers, which provide counseling and support services to small businesses, with awards between $80,000 and $525,000. The listing doesn't specify who may apply to host a center (typically universities or nonprofits) — confirm eligibility with DCEO.
Large awardETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant
UnofficialNo deadline listedCommerce And Econ Opp · $150K–$10M
This Illinois DCEO Economic Transformation and Innovation Program (ETIP) grant supports a single company in a strategic sector, with awards between $150,000 and $10,000,000. Eligibility and program details beyond the 'single company' framing are not specified in the listing — confirm with DCEO before applying.
Large awardFuture Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedCommerce And Econ Opp · Up to $500K
This Illinois DCEO program under the Future Energy Jobs Act funds multi-cultural jobs initiatives, with awards up to $500,000. Eligibility and program details are not specified in the listing — confirm with DCEO before applying.
Large awardFederal Grant Support Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedCommerce And Econ Opp · $10K–$2M
This Illinois DCEO Federal Grant Support Program offers awards between $10,000 and $2,000,000. The listing doesn't specify eligibility or how funds may be used — confirm details with DCEO before applying.
Large awardCommunity Development Block Grant Community Revitalization Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedCommerce And Econ Opp · $250K–$2M
This Illinois DCEO Community Development Block Grant Community Revitalization Program offers awards between $250,000 and $2,000,000. The listing doesn't specify eligibility or funded activities — confirm details with DCEO before applying.
Large awardIllinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedCommerce And Econ Opp · $50K–$500K
This Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity capital grant program supports reproductive health facilities, with awards between $50,000 and $500,000. Eligibility and project details are not specified in the listing — confirm with DCEO before applying.
Large awardIllinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedCommerce And Econ Opp · $250K–$500K
This Illinois DCEO Economic Empowerment Centers program offers awards between $250,000 and $500,000. Eligibility and program details are not specified in the listing — confirm with DCEO before applying.
Large awardCommunity Development Block Grant Economic Development Program
UnofficialNo deadline listedCommerce And Econ Opp · $300K–$1M
This Illinois DCEO Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program offers awards between $300,000 and $1,000,000. The listing doesn't specify eligibility or funded activities — confirm details with DCEO before applying.
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How many Illinois Commerce and Econ Opp grants are open right now?
UseGrants is tracking 13 open Illinois Commerce and Econ Opp opportunities. The next one closes Aug 27, 2026. The largest published award ceiling on this page is $25,000,000. The list is rebuilt from public records daily, so an opportunity drops off it the day its deadline passes.
Who can apply for Illinois Commerce and Econ Opp funding?
Eligibility is set per opportunity, not per agency — the same funder will run one program open to any nonprofit and another restricted to accredited universities. Across the Illinois Commerce and Econ Opp opportunities listed here the recurring eligibility signals are government / tribal, large award, deadline soon and small business. Every listing still states its own terms in plain English; confirm them on the funder's official notice before you apply.