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Find similar grantsCommunity Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Illinois is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) / Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Assists Illinois communities that do not receive a HUD direct entitlement allocation with meeting community development needs.
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CDBG Programs - Community Development SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center .
The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program was established by the U.S. Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 ("HCD Act"). The programs assists Illinois communities that do not receive a HUD direct entitlement allocation with meeting their greatest economic and community development needs. CDBG provides federal funding for community-based projects in non-metropolitan areas.
The program consists of the following components. More information on each component is provided in the links on the right side of the page. Low-to-moderate income communities can apply for grants to improve housing and rehabilitate and retrofit properties.
A maximum of $650,000 in grant funds or $60,000 per household is available Local governments that need to improve public infrastructure and eliminate conditions detrimental to public health, safety, and public welfare may request a maximum of $1,500,000.
00 to undertake projects Communities may apply for a maximum of $250,000 in funding for interim assistance following a disaster as declared by the Governor Local governments may request a maximum of $1,000,000 for gap financing to assist businesses locating or expanding in the community Connect with a DCEO Representative Locate Your Business In IL Start Your Business in IL
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Low-to-moderate income communities in Illinois, local governments, and non-profit organizations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,500,000 for public infrastructure; up to $650,000 for housing rehabilitation ($60,000 per household); up to $1,000,000 for economic development; up to $250,000 for disaster response. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Illinois is funded by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) / Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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