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Stimulating Economic Activity in Illinois Communities - Illinois State Treasurer Cannabis Banking Services Participating Program Depositories Become an Approved Program Depository Approved Program Depositories There are communities throughout Illinois that struggle with unemployment, poverty, affordable housing, and a lack of economic activity.
In many instances, individuals, families, and community organizations in these areas can empower themselves – and stimulate economic activity in their communities – with increased access to low-cost loans. Community Invest is a consumer-focused loan impact investment program.
Through Community Invest, the Treasurer’s Office partners with approved financial institutions to provide community loans – either lower-rate loans or loans to individuals and families that would not otherwise qualify – to facilitate capital to underserved communities. In doing so, the Treasurer’s Office seeks to boost economic activity in Illinois while earning a competitive return for the State.
Learn more about the Community Invest – Opportunity Illinois program. Learn more about the Community Invest – Cannabis Banking Services program. The Office of the Illinois Treasurer (Treasurer) strives for transparency, efficiency, and preservation of public trust.
Our Invest in Illinois programs are designed to drive economic growth and offer a safe and sound investment opportunity. The Treasurer has made a strategic commitment to collecting foundational data to inform and guide our efforts in support of the people of Illinois. The dashboards below give a snapshot of the data we are collecting.
As a Banker, I have used the Opportunity Illinois Program multiple times. It is a valuable tool for our Bank. The program itself is very easy to use and the forms are simple to understand and fill out.
I have found it very easy to get in touch with Rebecca and her staff and they have immediately answered my questions. I will not hesitate to use this program in the future.
Longview Bank & Trust – Lynn Gardner, EVP & Cashier Opportunity Illinois: Use of Funds The funds made available through the Community Invest Opportunity Illinois Program were utilized to fund business microloans (54%), auto loans (36%), and mortgages/home equity loans (10%).
Expand Access to Affordable Financing in Illinois Partner with the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office through Illinois Ag Invest , Illinois Business Invest , and Illinois Community Invest to connect farmers, businesses, and communities with lower-cost financing opportunities. Call 217-558-6217 to speak with the Invest in Illinois team or send us an email.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Individuals and families in underserved communities in Illinois seeking affordable loans for community development. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.