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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Grants

20 open Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 9 grants totaling $6.3M.

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All-time tracked giving
$6.3M
9 grants
Median grant size
$250K
Max: $2.4M

Open Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grants

  • Illinois Grocery Initiative

    Up to $2.4Mopen

    Illinois Grocery Initiative is a grant from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that funds the establishment of new grocer...

    food_securityeconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentfood desertsgrocery stores
  • Public Infrastructure (Community Development Block Grant Program)

    Up to $1.5Mopen

    Public Infrastructure (Community Development Block Grant Program) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Ma...

    discover:community developmentfit_score:43
  • Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program (Illinois)

    Up to $1.0Mopen

    Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program (Illinois) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DC...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentsmall_businessjob creationeconomic growth
  • Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program

    Up to $500Kopen

    Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Match reasons: Matches yo...

    discover:environmental justicefit_score:42
  • Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program

    Up to $245Kopen

    Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This program ...

    economic_developmentsmall_businesssmall businesscapitalinfrastructure
  • Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program (Illinois)

    Up to $245Kopen

    Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program (Illinois) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Th...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmentsmall businesscapitalinfrastructure
  • Illinois State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) Program

    Up to $10Kopen

    Illinois State Trade and Export Promotion (ISTEP) Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that fun...

    small_businesseconomic_developmentinternational_developmentexport assistanceinternational trade
  • Tourism Attraction Grant Program

    Deadline: Jan 31, 2027open

    Tourism Attraction Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Aims to enhance tourism attractions ...

    economic_developmentcommunity_developmenturban_planningtourism developmenteconomic impact
  • Housing Rehabilitation Program

    open

    Housing Rehabilitation Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Offers grants to low-to-moderate incom...

    affordable_housingcommunity_developmenteconomic_developmenthousing rehabilitationlow-to-moderate income
  • Illinois Capital Grants (Infrastructure Initiative)

    open

    Illinois Capital Grants (Infrastructure Initiative) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Capital grants fo...

  • Site Improvements

    open

    Site Improvements is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Offers grants for bondable costs associated with si...

    community_developmenteconomic_developmenturban_planningsite improvementsdemolition
  • Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program

    open

    Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Provides funding to ...

    community_developmentpublic_artcultural_preservationurban_planningeconomic_development
  • Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) - Rental Assistance

    open

    Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) - Rental Assistance is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Thr...

    community_developmentaffordable_housingeconomic_developmentsocial_sciencerental assistance
  • Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades Grant

    open

    Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrades Grant is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This opportuni...

    energy_efficiencyfood_securitycommunity_developmenteconomic_developmentenergy efficient equipment
  • Innovation Vouchers Program

    open

    Innovation Vouchers Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The Innovation Vouchers Program provides ...

    agricultureclean_energyhealth_disparitieseconomic_developmentinnovation vouchers
  • Strategic EV Component Part Manufacturing Grant

    open

    Strategic EV Component Part Manufacturing Grant is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Supports capital impr...

    electric_vehiclesmanufacturingeconomic_developmentelectric vehicleev components
  • Quantum Enterprise Zone (QEZ) Program

    open

    Quantum Enterprise Zone (QEZ) Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Quantum Enterprise Zone (QEZ) P...

    quantum_computingeconomic_developmentsmall_businessinnovationquantum enterprise zone
  • Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grants (Illinois)

    open

    Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Grants (Illinois) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).

    workforce_developmentadult_educationeconomic_developmenteducation_researchworkforce innovation
  • Equitable Energy Future Grants

    open

    Equitable Energy Future Grants is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Provides pre-development and planning ...

    clean_energyelectric_vehiclesworkforce_developmentenergy_efficiencyequitable energy
  • Tech Incubator Enhancement Program

    open

    Tech Incubator Enhancement Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that funds modernization and re...

    small_businesseconomic_developmentworkforce_developmentinnovationtech incubator

Where Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grants go

Recent grant recipients are concentrated in these states. Funders sometimes fund outside their primary states for high-fit projects, so don't self-eliminate solely on geography — check each opportunity's stated eligibility.

Illinois

What Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) funds

Top program areas based on GrantMind's analysis of recent Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) awards:

Community DevelopmentSbir SttrDiscover:Environmental JusticeDiscover:Community DevelopmentFood SecuritySmall BusinessWorkforce DevelopmentEconomic Development

How to apply for Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) grants

Most Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).

Read: How to write a Letter of Inquiry that gets you invited to apply

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