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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Public Infrastructure Component is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Provides funding to local governments for improving public infrastructure, including construction of storm sewer pipes, waterline replacements, and water storage tank construction. Projects aim to improve public health and quality of life.
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CDBG - Public Infrastructure - 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 .
CDBG - Public Infrastructure Public Infrastructure – 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. 5 million to undertake projects designed to alleviate these conditions, with an emphasis on helping communities with substantial low to moderate-income populations.
UPDATE: See the list of the 41 community recipients that received $48. 5 million from the 2022 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure, announced August 4, 2023. Connect with a DCEO Representative Locate Your Business In IL Start Your Business in IL
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments in non-metropolitan areas of Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $300,000 to $1,500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Public Infrastructure Component are due August 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program - Public Infrastructure Component is funded by 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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