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Find similar grantsState Designated Cultural Districts Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Supports state-designated cultural districts to preserve local traditions, promote equity, and strengthen economic development through cultural assets.
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Illinois State-Designated Cultural Districts SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center .
Illinois State-Designated Cultural Districts State-Designated Cultural Districts are communities, towns or specific geographic areas that have a distinct shared historical and cultural identity that binds the community together.
The purpose of this program is to: Promote distinct historical and cultural communities Encourage economic development and entrepreneurship Encourage the preservation and development of historic and culturally significant structures, traditions, and languages Foster local cultural development and education Provide a focal point for celebrating and strengthening the unique cultural identity of communities Promote growth and opportunity without generating displacement or expanding inequality Pursuant to Public Act 103-006, Designees will be eligible to apply for $3 million in funding tailored to fit the needs of individual Cultural Districts and support the goals of the program to foster economic development and help communities preserve their unique cultural identities.
Public Act 102-0628 created the State Designated Cultural Districts Program. Governor JB Pritzker and DCEO selected fifteen (15) designees as outlined in statute; these included five (5) designees for each year, 2023, 2024, and 2025.
The State-Designated Cultural Districts are: Economic Development Region Austin African American Business Networking Association (2025) City of Bloomington (2025) City of Bloomington’s Downtown Cultural District North First Street Cultural District Coalition for a Better Chinese American Community (2023) Historic District of the City of Vienna DevCorp North dba Rogers Park Business Alliance (2024) Clark Street/Camino Clark Greater Chatham Initiative (2024) Mahalia Jackson 79th Street Cultural District Little Village Community Foundation Corp (2024) Puerto Rican Cultural Center (2023) Self-Reliance Association (2025) South Chicago Cultural District Springfield Urban League Inc. (2023) Central East Cultural District The Springfield Project (2024) The Southtown Cultural District Connect with a DCEO Representative Locate Your Business In IL Start Your Business in IL
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Municipalities or 501(c)(3) organizations located in Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,000,000 total funding available. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State Designated Cultural Districts 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.
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