1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
This listing may be outdated. Verify details at the official source before applying.
Find similar grantsIllinois Veterans Business Program (VBP) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Central Management Services. Certifies veteran-owned businesses, making them eligible for state contracting opportunities.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Illinois Department of Central Management Services” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Veterans Business Program (VBP) The Illinois Commission on Equity and Inclusion (CEI) is aware of phishing scams in which individuals are impersonating CEI. CEI does not send unsolicited texts or emails threatening enforcement actions. Remain vigilant when receiving unexpected communications, especially those asking you to click links or provide personal information.
For more safety tips visit: Protecting Your Business . Veterans Business Program The Veterans Business Program (VBP) assists businesses owned by qualified service-disabled and veteran-owned businesses in gaining access to State of Illinois contracting opportunities and participating in the competitive procurement process.
In order for a business to qualify as a Veteran Owned Business and participate in the program your business must be ALL of the following: At least 51 percent owned by one or more qualified service-disabled veteran or veterans living in Illinois ( Public Act 097-0260 , Public Act 098-0307 ) Applicant(s) must have valid DD214 Annual gross sales of less than $150 million Stay up to date on the current news, initiatives and focus of BEP.
Be on the look out for exciting new changes to... Valuable resources for vendors. Commission on Equity and Inclusion Veterans Business Program Phone | 1-312-814-4190 or 1-800-356-9206 Hours of Operation | Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm Emergencies and Disasters Road Conditions & Traveler Information
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Veteran-owned businesses in Illinois. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.