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Find similar grantsEconomic Development Program (EDP) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). This program provides assistance in improving highway access to new or expanding industrial, distribution, or tourism developments. The focus is on the retention and creation of permanent full-time jobs.
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Economic Development Grants - NCICG Economic Development Grants Home → Economic Development – Main → Economic Development Grants Brownfield Coalition Assessment Project Economic Development Projects Available Buildings & Sites – LOIS Economic Development Links Economic Development Grants Economic Development Summit Downloads 2012 Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy Economic Development Publications Economic Development Grants Economic development grants are made available by various state and federal agencies to attract, retain, and expand business in Illinois.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Illinois Department of Transportation, and United States Department of Commerce – Economic Development Administration offer grant and/or loan programs to assist communities with spurring economic development.
Grant funds are available for machinery, equipment, construction, railroad and shipping improvements, upgrading roads, improving highway access, and upgrading essential public infrastructure and facilities. Please contact NCICG with questions about the following programs.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Community Development Assistance Program – Economic Development Component This program, managed by DCEO, offers funds for communities to assist in the the location and/or retention of businesses in their communities. Maximum of $1,000,000. 00 for gap financing to assist businesses locating or expanding in the community.
Funds may be used for machinery and equipment, working capital, building construction and renovation, or improvements to public infrastructure that creates and/or retains jobs in the community. Click here to learn more about Economic Development.
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) Railway Freight Loan Program (RFP) This program provides capital assistance to communities, railroads, and shippers to preserve and improve rail freight service in Illinois. Low interest loans are typically provided, but in some cases a community may be eligible to receive grant funds. For information contact Samuel Tuck at samuel.
tuck@illinois. gov . Truck Access Route Program (TARP) This program assists local government agencies with the upgrading of roads to accommodate 80,000-pound trucks.
IDOT will provide up to $45,000 per lane mile and $22,000 per intersection or up to 50% of the total project costs up to $900,000 whichever is less. Projects must connect to a truck route and end at another truck route or truck generator. Contact the Bureau of Local Roads and Streets at (217) 782-3401 for more information.
Economic Development Program (EDP) This program provides assistance in improving highway access to new or expanding industrial, distribution or tourism developments. The focus of the program is on the retention and creation of permanent full-time jobs. The program provides up to 50% state matching funds for eligible roadway-related construction and engineering items.
A 50% match is required, but there is a possibility that other agencies can assist with the match. Contact IDOT at (217) 782-2755 . U.S. Department of Commerce – Economic Development Administration Public Works and Economic Development This program supports the construction, expansion or upgrade of essential public infrastructure and facilities.
Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) This program provides a wide range of technical, planning, and public works and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time (e.g., strategy development, infrastructure construction, revolving loan fund capitalization).
Local Technical Assistance This program helps fill the knowledge and information gaps that may prevent leaders in the public and nonprofit sectors in distressed areas from making optimal decisions on local economic development issues. Funds can be used for studies and analyses that forward economic development efforts. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local government agencies in Illinois. Projects must improve highway access to new or expanding industrial, distribution, or tourism developments and focus on job retention and creation. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Economic Development Program (EDP) is funded by Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). 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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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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