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OE3 Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) – Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3). Equity‑focused capital grants for SEDI‑owned or very small businesses in Illinois to support infrastructure improvements, equipment acquisition, property purchase, job creation, and operational efficiency.
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Grant Opportunity from the State of Illinois Grant Opportunity from the State of Illinois City of Peoria, Illinois sent this bulletin at 01/16/2025 11:09 AM CST Below is a notice sent by the state for a grant opportunity. Please direct all questions regarding this grant by email CEO. OE3Grant@illinois.
gov Hay ayuda en español disponible. Award Range: $10,000 - $245,000 Eligible Applicants: Businesses owned by Socially Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) with a maximum of 25 full-time permanent employees Application Deadline: April 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM Sate Website: https://dceo. illinois.
gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2160-2940. html The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Office of Economic Equity & Empowerment (OE3) is pleased to announce the OE3 Small Business Capital and Infrastructure Grant Program.
This program will provide funding to small businesses owned by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) or Very Small Businesses (VSBs) for capital improvement and infrastructure projects. Grants ranging from $10,000 to $245,000 will support initiatives that drive business growth, enhance operational efficiency, promote sustainability, and create or retain jobs.
This funding opportunity is exclusively focused on capital improvements and infrastructure projects to support SEDI-owned businesses and VSBs. Priority will be given to applicants located in Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) Investment Areas where businesses play a critical role in addressing local economic needs. Examples of eligible capital and infrastructure projects can be found here //bit.
ly/4gFmCB9 .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Small businesses in Illinois owned by Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals (SEDI) with ≤25 full‑time employees or Very Small Businesses (VSBs) with <10 employees, priority to those in CDFI Investment Area… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $10,000 to $245,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Small Shipyard Grant Program is a federal grant from the U.S. Department of Transportation's Maritime Administration (MARAD) that funds capital improvements and related upgrades to qualified small shipyard facilities to foster efficiency, competitive operations, and quality ship construction, repair, and reconfiguration. The program aims to strengthen the domestic shipbuilding and ship repair industry by supporting facilities that would otherwise lack resources for modernization. MARAD notes that applications far exceed available funds and only a small percentage of applicants are funded each year. Eligible applicants are the operating companies of small shipyards with a single facility and no more than 1,200 production employees. Approximately $8,750,000 was available for FY 2025. The FY 2025 deadline of May 15, 2025 has passed; applicants should monitor Grants.gov for the FY 2026 announcement.
Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) is a financial assistance program from NYS EFC and NYS Department of Health providing low-interest loans and grants to upgrade drinking water infrastructure in New York State. Eligible borrowers include community water systems and nonprofit non-community water systems. Projects must be listed on the Department of Health's Intended Use Plan (IUP) before applying. The program prioritizes projects addressing public health risks, aging infrastructure, and emerging contaminant compliance, with enhanced funding available through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.