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Find similar grantsCommunity Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Illinois DCEO is sponsored by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) / Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.
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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: Local governments in non-metropolitan and low-to-moderate income areas of Illinois that do not receive a direct HUD entitlement allocation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Illinois DCEO are due August 27, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Development Block Grants (CDBG) - Illinois DCEO 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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