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Find similar grantsEquitable Energy Future Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. This program provides front-loaded funding to support the development of energy efficiency and renewable energy projects, businesses, community organizations, and job creation benefiting historically disadvantaged populations.
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Please update your browser to the latest version of Internet Explorer , or use one of the following browsers (Windows XP users will need to use one of these, since Internet Explorer 9 and above are not supported in Windows XP): Equitable Energy Future (EEF) Grant Equitable Energy Future (EEF) Grant Equitable Energy Future (EEF) Grant The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program will provide upfront capital supporting the development of renewable energy and/or energy efficiency projects.
Total Funding : $25. 5 million each year (depending on the state budget) Award Amounts : $250,000 - $1,000,000 Equitable Energy Contractors certified by the Illinois Power Agency Businesses, nonprofits, or cooperatives that meet equity-building requirements. Determined by submission of the CEJA Ecosystem Utilization Plan (CEUP) with all other required application materials.
What the Grant Covers : Funding supports project planning and other costs before construction starts. This can include interconnection fees, permits and zoning, hiring professional services, land lease or purchase, site control, and community outreach, among others. Project Focus : Funds are for renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Illinois.
Priority goes to projects built in or benefiting equity investment eligible communities. The 2025 grant round is currently open and accepting applications until December 31, 2025. Application materials are available on DCEO's CEJA Updates & Program Status page.
Equitable Energy Future Grant Awardees Grantee Award Amount County Award Year 548 Capital LLC $160,000 Cook 2024 548 Capital LLC $160,000 Cook 2024 Academy for Global Citizenship Charter School $1,000,000 Cook 2024 ADL Solutions LLC $1,000,000 Cook 2024 ADL Solutions LLC $543,340 Cook 2024 ADL Solutions $995,060. 60 Kankakee 2024 Balance Solar, LLC $999,940. 06 Marion, Franklin, St.
Clair, Jackson, Williamson 2024 Balance Solar, LLC $989,493. 30 Cook 2024 Blacks in Green NFP $1,000,000 Cook 2024 Central Illinois Community Development Corporation $999,735. 19 Peoria 2024 Central Road Energy LLC $977,600 St.
Clair, Cook, Jackson, Williamson, Saline, Christian 2024 Elizabeth L. Carter, Esq. , LLC $1,000,000 Cook 2024 Evolved Living LLC/ DBA GoSolar Development Partners $998,930 Cook 2024 Gary W Anderson & Associates Inc. $914,330 Winnebago 2024 Howard Hill Construction, LLC $1,000,000 Cook 2024 Kane Development, LLC $997,000 St.
Clair 2024 Lakeside Energy LLC $943,494 Grundy, Kendall, Will 2024 Legacy Ventures DC NFP $752,818. 50 Cook 2024 LiveWire Electrical Systems, Inc. $968,578. 49 Cook 2024 Macedonia Development Corporation $995,653.
60 St. Clair 2024 NewCarbon, LLC $905,961. 12 DuPage 2024 Renewable Energy Evolution, LLC $993,810 St.
Clair 2024 Renewable Energy Evolution, LLC $993,810 Cook 2024 SELOC, LLC $999,980. 60 Cook 2024 Simply E&C Corporation $640,300. 81 Cook 2024 Sol Power Midwest LLC $469,118 Cook 2024 Supreme Solutions Inc. $1,000,000 Champaign 2024 The House of Mary Corp. $618,924.
28 St. Clair 2024 Equity Energy Future Grant Program One-Pager ( PDF ) For more information, email CEO. OEBU@illinois.
gov
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses, community organizations, and projects that support historically disadvantaged populations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program is funded by Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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SBIR/STTR Match Program (Illinois) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. This program provides a state match to companies that have received awards through the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant programs. It supports R&D on high-tech products and encourages commercialization.
SBIR/STTR Match Program (Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity. This program provides a state match to companies in Illinois that have received awards through the federal Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) grant programs.
Illinois Advantage Program is a business financing initiative from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that provides access to capital and business development resources for small businesses across Illinois. The Advantage Illinois program connects businesses with lending partners, small business development centers, and access-to-capital resources. DCEO hosts events across Illinois, including forums and workshops for business owners and lenders to learn about available resources. Women-owned businesses in Illinois can access capital assistance, technical support, and connections to regional economic development resources. Interested businesses should contact the Advantage Illinois program through DCEO or a local Small Business Development Center. Note: DCEO has issued fraud alerts warning against fraudulent award notices claiming to be from the department.
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