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Program period is 11/17/2022–06/30/2026 at 5:00pm. Deadline matches stored value.
Illinois SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that funds Illinois companies that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards by providing state-level matching grants from $1 to $250,000. The program is designed to extend and amplify the impact of federal innovation funding for Illinois-based small businesses.
Applicants must be pre-qualified through GATA before applying, and must submit a Uniform Grant Application along with required supplemental documents. Applications are accepted through June 30, 2026 at 5:00pm. Contact CEO.
SBIR@illinois. gov for program inquiries.
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Jamie Gladfelter ( CEO. SBIR@illinois. gov ) Type of Assistance Instrument Funding Opportunity Number Funding Opportunity Title Anticipated Number of Awards Estimated Total Program Funding Restrictions on Indirect Costs 11/17/2022 - 06/30/2026 : 5:00pm https://gata.
illinois. gov/grants/csfa. html?
page=Opportunity. aspx&nofo=2419 Technical Assistance Session For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified. For resources on pre-qualification and other grant topics, please visit https://dceo.
illinois. gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/learning-library. html .
Application Documents – Please read the NOFO Supplement and complete the requirements NOFO Supplement 2382-2419 SBIR/STTR Match Program Uniform Grant Application 2382-2419 SBIR/STTR Match Program Mandatory Disclosure 2382-2419 SBIR/STTR Match Program Conflict of Interest Disclosure 2382-2419 SBIR/STTR Match Program Application Submission Form Phase I Match Applications https://app. smartsheet.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois companies that have received federal SBIR or STTR awards and are pre-qualified; specific requirements in the NOFO Supplement. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1–$250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The most recent published deadline was June 30, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
Illinois SBIR/STTR Matching Grant Program 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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