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Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award is sponsored by Evergreen Climate Innovations (in partnership with Nicor Gas). This award supports entrepreneurs making a positive environmental impact throughout Illinois, focusing on climate tech startups. While primarily for businesses, some of the listed sectors (e.g., smart buildings/cities, digital solutions for worker training/management) could involve nonprofit work in workforce development.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Pre-seed/seed companies in or with substantial presence in Illinois, 2-12 FTEs, under $3M raised, 3-6 months runway. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $25,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award are due November 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award is funded by Evergreen Climate Innovations (in partnership with Nicor Gas). 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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