[Advocacy-outreach] [Communications] May meeting

Tue Apr 22 12:51:28 CDT 2025

Happy Earth Day, a day for awareness and action. This is a call for your
help. Anyone interested in offering a garden location for our monthly
meeting, please respond. The garden must have lighting, electricity, and be
accessible by public transportation. Seating or benches would be needed.
Give your community garden a shout out by hosting a CCGA monthly meeting.

Please respond to communications team  by first week of May, so we may work
out details.

If no garden is available, we will need an indoor space. Gina would the
community room at Fifth Commons be available to us for a May 20 at 6 pm?

Communications team

On Tue, Apr 22, 2025, 11:09 AM Batka, Sarah via Communications <
communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org> wrote:

> Im updating the CCGA calendar and wanted to include May meeting deets if
> available.
>
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cook+County+%0D%0A+8753+S+Greenwood+%23100,+Chicago,+IL+60619?entry=gmail&source=g>Has
> a May location/plan been set yet? I will not be at the May meeting, not
> even on Zoom as I have a work conflict, which is also on the CCGA calendar.
>
>
>
> Sarah Batka
>
> Local Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator
>
> U of I Extension, Serving Cook County
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cook+County+%0D%0A+8753+S+Greenwood+%23100,+Chicago,+IL+60619?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> 8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL 60619
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cook+County+%0D%0A+8753+S+Greenwood+%23100,+Chicago,+IL+60619?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> w. 217-300-8636
>
>
> *sbatka at illinois.edu <sbatka at illinois.edu> *
>
>
>
> *From:* Batka, Sarah
> *Sent:* Tuesday, April 22, 2025 10:13 AM
> *To:* David Bandua <sirdavymangi at gmail.com>;
> communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org;
> advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org
> *Subject:* RE: [Communications] Invitation to attend Black Farmers Lobby
> Day w/Illinois Lawmakers!
>
>
>
> HI David,
>
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cook+County+%0D%0A+8753+S+Greenwood+%23100,+Chicago,+IL+60619?entry=gmail&source=g>TY
> for sharing this important event with us. I’ve posted this event to the
> CCGA calendar:
> http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/black-farmer-lobby-day-springfield/
>
>
>
> Sarah Batka
>
> Local Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator
>
> U of I Extension, Serving Cook County
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cook+County+%0D%0A+8753+S+Greenwood+%23100,+Chicago,+IL+60619?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> 8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL 60619
> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/Cook+County+%0D%0A+8753+S+Greenwood+%23100,+Chicago,+IL+60619?entry=gmail&source=g>
>
> w. 217-300-8636
> *sbatka at illinois.edu <sbatka at illinois.edu>*
>
>
>
> *From:* Communications <communications-bounces at chicagocommunitygardens.org>
> *On Behalf Of *David Bandua via Communications
> *Sent:* Monday, April 21, 2025 5:11 PM
> *To:* communications at chicagocommunitygardens.org;
> advocacy-outreach at chicagocommunitygardens.org
> *Subject:* [Communications] Invitation to attend Black Farmers Lobby Day
> w/Illinois Lawmakers!
>
>
>
> Hi Chicago Community Gardeners Association,
>
> Firstly a belated Happy Passover (Easter) greetings to you and your
> network of Farmers, Growers and or Food Producers.
>
> Shifting to the above attached Flyer, I’m forwarding along notice of the
> 3rd ever Black Farmers Lobby Day, hosted by Illinois Congress State
> Representative. Sonya Harper, and to be held on May 14th, 2025 (in 3 weeks)
> in Springfield, State Capitol.
>
> This is an important meeting day especially for Black Farmers, Growers and
> or in Food Space across Illinois, where they’ll be given opportunity to
> come meet and lobby in person, their own personal concerns and needs to
> Illinois State lawmakers themselves in regards to farming problems, issues
> that need fixing or help with.
>
>
>
> *CALL TO ACTION*
>
> Therefore since Chicago Community Gardeners Association is an essential
> Farmer, Grower or Food Producer in the Agriculture food space of Illinois,
> this Flyer is forwarded to you, inviting you and your vital network of
> Farmers, Growers and Food producers to Kindly do following:
>
>    1.  *Register* for Black Farmers Lobby Day (Scan QR code on above
>    Flyer to take you to Registration page)
>    2.  *Share Lobby Day Info* within your own network of Farmers,
>    Growers, Food Producer
>    3.  *Attend and be part of Black Farmers Lobby Day* May 14th, 2025.
>
>
>
> *IMPORTANT NOTES TO REMEMBER*
>
>
>
> *I. * For more info on Black Farmers Lobby Day event and happenings
> itself, feel free to Contact Rep. Harper’s own Office on;
>
> PH:  773-925-6580
>
> Email: repsonyaharper at gmail.com
>
>
>
> *II.* Kindly please note that Lobby Day is only 3 weeks away - therefore *don’t
> forget to Register* (scan QR code in above Flyer) in order to participate
> for event!
>
>
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>
> Kind Regards,
>
>
>
>
>
> David.B
>
>
>
> On Sun, Oct 20, 2024 at 13:07 David Bandua <sirdavymangi at gmail.com> wrote:
>
> Hi ‘Chicago Community Gardeners Association’
>
> In regards to your very important, highly laudable role as an Association
> that helps feed, alleviate hunger within underserved Chicago Communities
> through advocacy and assistance of Community Gardens (and due to me being
> an Agricultural enthusiast myself), am thus forwarding to you details of
> Grant opportunities that could be available for your Association, fellow
> Farmers, Growers or partners, to get more funding from Illinois State
> itself, as highlighted by 6th District State Representative. Sonya Harper
> in her “Small Business Advisory Committee” held Oct 17th - meeting in which
> I myself sat on.
>
>
>
> *CALL TO ACTION*
>
> The Call To Action, would be for ‘Chicago Community Gardeners
> Association’ , it’s fellow Farmers/Growers or partners to *make immediate
> use of the described funding opportunities available to them as Farmers,
> Small Business Owners, and growers in Illinois* - before the programs’
> own expiration dates around Dec 2024.
>
> Therefore, would ‘Chicago Community Gardeners Association’, Kindly pass
> along the respective Grant Flyer funding details (attached below) to other
> fellow Farmers and partners as well.
>
> Many Thanks.
>
>
>
> *GRANT(S) DETAILS*
>
> The Grant Flyer (attached below) details and advises Illinoians, on a
> plethora of available Grants for them, as Farmers, Business owners, Grocers
> and all those in the Food Space, that they all can make use of to do the
> following :
>
> - Scale their Farm business endeavor
>
> - Alleviate unnecessary Farm business costs, or
>
> - Get a general helping hand up for their Farm business.
>
> In particular, the most important listed Grants highlighted by Rep. Harper
> that should be made use of (among many more from forwarded email below),
> are the very first 2 respective Grants from this same list, namely:
>
>
>
> *1. GOOD FOOD PROGRAM INITIATIVE COMMUNITY FUND 2024 (GFPI)*
>
> Helps food producers like ‘Chicago Community Gardeners Association’,
> Farmers/Growers, with funding or technical expertise, to gain better
> market access and sell their produce within a 250mi radius of Chicago
> (500mi for meat producers).
>
>
>
> *2. SMALL BUSINESS GRANT*
>
> Reimburses $150,000 - $2,400,000 on Capital costs to qualifying
> applicants, who set up a grocery store in an Illinois food desert.
>
>
>
> May ‘Chicago Community Gardeners Association’, its great dedicated Staff,
> Beneficiaries, Farmers and partners have a very Blessed and early Happy
> Thanksgiving 🙏🏾🍂
>
>
>
> Regards,
>
> David.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ---------
> From: *Rep Sonya Harper* <repsonyaharper at 48821329.mailchimpapp.com>
> Date: Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 9:31 PM
> Subject: Grocery Store Grants and More for Small Businesses!
> To: <sirdavymangi at gmail.com>
>
>
>
> Grocery and Local Foods Grants, Join our Advisory Committee
>
> * News from Representative Sonya M. Harper*
> Grants for Small Businesses, Join Our Advisory Committee
>
>
>
>
>
> *Greetings Neighbor,*
>
> Join us tonight at * 6pm* for our monthly * Small Business and Economic
> Development Advisory Committee Meeting.*
>
> Meeting ID: 871 5704 1872
> Passcode: 501943
> Dial in (312) 626-6799
>
> Also below you will find a* list of current grant opportunities* from the
> Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.  We have been working hard
> to ensure that we can help grow small businesses and bring in new jobs
> including eliminating food deserts. Take a look below to see what
> opportunities your organization or business may qualify for.
>
> Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns.
>
> Rep. Sonya M. Harper
> State Representative, 6th District
>
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> *Join Meeting*
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> *Illinois Grocery Initiative *
>
> Apply today to help eliminate food deserts!
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> *Illinois Grocery Initiative – New Stores in Food Deserts*
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> *Program Details: *This program will improve access to fresh food within
> food deserts by providing incentives to establish grocery stores. The
> Illinois Grocery Initiative New Stores in Food Deserts program is intended
> to address the challenge of food deserts. Food deserts are census tracts
> meeting specific criteria related to poverty standards, population density,
> and limited fresh food accessibility. This program aims to combat food
> insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of
> new grocery stores in these areas by reimbursing successful applicants for
> eligible capital and non-capital costs. Awards will range from $150,000 to
> $2,400,000.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:* Units of local government, independent grocers, or
> cooperatives with fewer than 500 employees and no more than four grocery
> locations. This includes for-profit and nonprofit entities. Eligibility for
> this program will also be based geographic location, characteristics of
> prospective store ownership, and the intended offering of the stores.
>
> *Application Deadline: *December 2, 2024
>
> *Watch Technical Assistance Session Video Here: *
> https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/ldr.php?RCID=7fcbca8fcd85ac24652d723b2c6fb1d0
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> *Applications open for the 2024 GFPI Community Fund*
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> *Clean Energy Jobs Act Opportunities*
> Jobs in the New Green Economy!
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> *Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=5d15eda918&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnpl0tVdQ$>
>
> *Program Details:* This program creates 13 regional Clean Jobs Workforce
> Hubs (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the State to provide clean energy and
> related workforce and training opportunities to participants. The program
> will serve people living in equity eligible communities. Robust barrier
> reduction funding is available for participants who experience barriers to
> employment.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:* Community-based organizations that provide
> employment, skill development or related services, and that have
> demonstrated relationships with residents and organizations serving the
> community are invited to apply. At this time, the Department is accepting
> applications from Carbondale, Danville, and Peoria.
>
> *Application Deadline:* December 2, 2024
>
>
>
> *Energy Transition Navigator Program*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ee9cacf126&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflm7mkIDw$>
>
> *Program Details:* This program will provide grants to community-based
> providers to serve as Energy Transition Navigator Teams to recruit eligible
> individuals to participate in the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program and
> the Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:* Eligible applicants are community-based providers.
> One organization may propose to deliver all services or may subcontract
> with or partner with other entities to provide program elements or conduct
> outreach to specific populations or communities. At this time, the
> Department is accepting applications from Champaign.
>
> *Application Deadline: *December 2, 2024
>
>
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> *Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=b9880ebb4e&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmPDwM8Uw$>
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> *Program Details:* This program will provide grants to organizations to
> train people who are incarcerated in the Illinois Department of Corrections
> facilities. Participants will receive essential employability skills
> training as part of vocational or occupational training. The training will
> lead to certifications or credentials that prepare candidates for
> employment. The Returning Resident Program will use a standard Clean Jobs
> Curriculum for Returning Residents.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:* At this time, the Department is accepting
> applications from organizations proposing to serve the following
> correctional facilities: Western Illinois Correctional Center and Vienna
> Correctional Center.
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> *UPDATED Application Deadline:* *November 26, 2024*
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> All currently available DCEO funding opportunities can be found on our
> website
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> *Regional Site Readiness Program – Capital Ready*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=438578cc8d&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfkZuLgaUg$>
> *Program Details:*  The Regional Site Readiness Program – Capital Ready
> will support infrastructure and other capital improvements on sites across
> the state to advance site readiness of properties with industrial and
> manufacturing economic development potential.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:* Local governments, Economic development
> organizations, Nonprofit organizations, For-profit organizations, Private
> landowner
>
> *Application Deadline:* October 21, 2024
> *Apply Here*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=908e468d4f&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnUAEHL4A$>
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> *Regional Site Readiness Program – Planning*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=6f85245e17&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfl5AYuWmg$>
> *Program Details:*  The Regional Site Readiness Program – Planning will
> support planning and due diligence activities for sites across the state to
> advance early-stage site readiness on properties with industrial and
> manufacturing economic development potential.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:* Local governments, Economic development
> organizations, Nonprofit organizations, For-profit organizations, Private
> landowner
>
> *Application Deadline:* October 21, 2024
> *Apply Here*
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>
>
>
> *Energy Transition Community Grant Program - Zion Nuclear Plant Local
> Taxing Bodies*
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> *Program Details:*  Energy Transition Community Grant Program will award
> grants to promote economic development in eligible communities. Grants must
> be used to plan for or address the economic and social impact on the
> community or region of plant retirement or transition.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:*  Local units of government, including
> municipalities, counties, school districts, and other taxing districts that
> are taxing authorities for the Zion nuclear plant.
>
> *Application Deadline:* October 28, 2024
> *Apply Here*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=6382f726c2&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmS3X5GJw$>
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>
> *Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Healthy Houses Program*
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> *Program Details:*  The CDBG-CV Healthy Houses program targets housing
> projects which preserve multi-family, landlord owned, low to moderate
> income units, up to six units total, and encourage neighborhood
> revitalization with an emphasis on maintaining health and safety. The funds
> are being made available for installation and/or replacement of entire
> Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Systems in multi-family,
> low to moderate income rentals.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:* Units of local government, i.e. City, Village or
> County in the State of Illinois. NOTE: This includes local governments that
> are or are part of a CDBG Entitlement Area.
>
> *Application Deadline:* November 6, 2024
> *Apply Here*
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>
> *Clean Energy Career Pathway Program*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ecd6fe04d6&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfm-ydQveA$>
> *Program Details:*  The Clean Energy Career Pathway Program will provide
> funding directly to eligible recipients to support the planning and
> implementation of a Clean Energy Career Pathway. Programs will include
> coursework, field experiences, and work-based learning designed to prepare
> students for entrance into careers focusing on electric vehicles. This
> funding opportunity seeks qualified, eligible public or private educational
> institutions at the secondary and post-secondary level that will work with
> the Local Workforce Innovation Areas and employers to recruit students into
> clean energy fields and create pathways encompassing technical and
> employability skills with dual credit options.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:*  Regional Offices of Education (ROEs);
> Intermediate Service Centers (ISCs); state institutions of higher
> education; schools designated as laboratory schools, public university
> laboratory schools approved by the Illinois State Board of Education
> (ISBE); area vocational centers; charter schools; cooperatives and other
> joint agreements with a governing body or board of control; schools
> operated by an ROE, ISC, or state agency; and school districts are eligible
> to apply. Entities that are approved shall be responsible for ensuring that
> they have facilities available and educators who are appropriately trained
> on use of any technologies or devices acquired for the purposes of the
> grant. Collaborative applications will be accepted. Entities are allowed to
> submit one application. Eligible entities must partner with a Community
> College, a Local Workforce Innovation Area, and employers to pilot clean
> the energy pathway programs.
>
> *Application Deadline:* November 12, 2024
> *Apply Here*
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> *Community Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Rural Shelter Program*
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> *Program Details:*  The Rural Shelter program funds construction,
> reconstruction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of property for Homeless (as
> defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD)
> Shelters in an effort to increase capacity to pre-COVID levels. The Rural
> Shelter program is limited to those areas that do not receive direct
> Community Development Block Grant entitlement assistance from HUD..
>
> *Eligible Applicants:*  Units of general local government (i.e. cities,
> villages, townships or counties). Municipalities may submit “on behalf of”
> applications for local entities that otherwise would not be eligible to
> apply, for example, a not-for-profit shelter. Municipalities must not be a
> HUD direct Entitlement community or be located in an urban county that
> receives “entitlement” funds. Have a current Shelter Funding Strategy
> identifying needs and plans to meet the needs. Have a strong collaborative
> relationship with all relevant local entities (service providers, community
> organizations, etc.) and have letters of support from a minimum of 5
> community homelessness support services.
>
> *Application Deadline:* November 14, 2024
> *Apply Here*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0360dd8c4f&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflHhvzU2Q$>
>
>
>
> *Community Development Block Grant – Public Infrastructure Program*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c033428cde&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmXHXPeog$>
> *Program Details:*  The program provides federal funding for a variety of
> community-based projects. Communities in non-metropolitan areas can apply
> for grant funding to improve public infrastructure and eliminate conditions
> detrimental to public health, safety and public welfare. Local governments
> may request grant funds that allow public facilities to undertake projects
> designed to alleviate these conditions. Priority is given for water,
> sanitary and storm sewer projects.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:* Only units of general local government (i.e.,
> cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding.
>
> *Application Deadline:* December 4, 2024
> *Apply Here*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=514b871871&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmK0B1yrA$>
>
>
>
> *Community Development Block Grant – Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program*
>
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=54f34b9004&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflAqAMzMQ$>
> *Program Details:*  The program targets housing projects which preserve
> single-family, owner-occupied housing and encourage neighborhood
> revitalization. The funds are available to local governments to address
> housing needs of eligible low-to-moderate income households. Rehabilitation
> codes and standards which address mechanical, structural, energy efficiency
> and other associated rehabilitation activities should, at a minimum,
> incorporate applicable State plumbing, electrical and lead based paint
> codes as well as any local rehabilitation codes and standards.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:* Only units of general local government (i.e.,
> cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding.
>
> *Application Deadline:* December 4, 2024
> *Apply Here*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c57dc59642&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfkkvFLzVQ$>
>
>
>
> *Quality Jobs Program*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ac7913b6cf&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnyXYU8yw$>
> *Program Details:*  The Quality Jobs Pilot Program is a joint initiative
> of the State workforce partners and the Illinois Department of Labor
> (ILDOL) that is focused on developing, testing and evaluating strategies
> that improve the quality of jobs for workers and increase the
> competitiveness of key industries and employers.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:*  Local Workforce Innovation Area grantees that
> administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title IB programs.
>
> *Application Deadline:* December 31, 2024
> *Apply Here*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0ad87bccf0&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmfH0pvwA$>
>
>
>
> *Equitable Energy Future Grant Program*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=1d982bf2e5&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnogmK-sA$>
> *Program Details:*  The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program funding is
> intended to address barriers to project, community, and business
> development in justice-impacted communities caused by a lack of available
> capital.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:*  Equity Eligible Contractors (EEC) that can
> provide an Illinois Power Agency EEC certification.
>
> *Application Deadline:* December 31, 2024
> *Apply Here*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ba6cff747e&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmbG-xlfw$>
>
>
>
> *Business Attraction Prime Sites*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ba946081c9&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfl_9Dzt6g$>
> *Program Details:*  The intent of this program is to assist companies
> with large-scale capital investment projects that commit to significant job
> creation for Illinois residents as they relocate or expand operations
> within Illinois.  Business Attraction Prime Sites grants can encompass a
> wide range of economic development projects and may include infrastructure
> and capital equipment purchases that will result in job creation in the
> State of Illinois.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:*  Businesses that: are relocating to or expanding
> operations in Illinois, received confirmation of eligibility for an EDGE,
> HIB, REV or MICRO credit or has a pending application for the EDGE, HIB,
> REV or MICRO programs that is ultimately approved, for businesses applying
> for and/or are eligible for EDGE or HIB, are committed to: hiring at least
> 40 new employees that are Illinois residents to work onsite where project
> is located, AND making a $40 million investment, OR hiring at least 100 new
> employees that are Illinois residents to work onsite where project is
> located, AND making a $20 million investment1, are operating in one of the
> following industries of focus from the 2019Illinois Economic Plan (
> https://dceo.illinois.gov/econplan2019.html
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0f1d1084a7&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfm3zrb3rw$>):
> Agribusiness and Ag Tech, Energy, Information Technology, Life Sciences and
> Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics.
>
> *Application Deadline:* June 30, 2025
> *Apply Here*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=d59b3dc49d&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfloTbsZ9A$>
>
>
>
> *SBIR/STTR Match Program*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c6443f1480&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflgryRAOg$>
> : (This was a bill sponsored by Rep Harper!)
> *Program Details:*  The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and
> Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are competitive federal grant
> programs that provide funding opportunities for small businesses to perform
> research and development (R&D) on technology of interest to federal
> agencies. Both projects provide funding to explore the potential of
> high-tech products and encourage commercialization of those products. This
> program would provide a state match to companies that have received awards
> through the SBIR and STTR grant programs.
>
> *Eligible Applicants:*  For-profit businesses based in Illinois (defined
> as principal place of business in Illinois) that have received an SBIR or
> STTR Phase I award from a participating federal agency.
>
> *Application Deadline:* June 30, 2025
> *Apply Here*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=d956a7f076&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfkAO5-Iyw$>
>
>
>
> *CDBG Economic Development Program*
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0359289678&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfn3NDqcFA$>
> <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=2728baa512&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfkN5QMfMg$>
>
>
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