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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">HI David, <br>
TY for sharing this important event with us. I’ve posted this event to the CCGA calendar:
<a href="http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/black-farmer-lobby-day-springfield/">
http://chicagocommunitygardens.org/event/black-farmer-lobby-day-springfield/</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Sarah Batka<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">Local Foods Small Farms Program Coordinator<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">U of I Extension, Serving Cook County<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">8753 S Greenwood #100, Chicago, IL 60619<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">w. 217-300-8636<br>
<u><span style="color:#0563C1"><a href="mailto:sbatka@illinois.edu"><span style="color:#0563C1">sbatka@illinois.edu</span></a><br>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif"> Communications <communications-bounces@chicagocommunitygardens.org>
<b>On Behalf Of </b>David Bandua via Communications<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Monday, April 21, 2025 5:11 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> communications@chicagocommunitygardens.org; advocacy-outreach@chicagocommunitygardens.org<br>
<b>Subject:</b> [Communications] Invitation to attend Black Farmers Lobby Day w/Illinois Lawmakers!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">Hi Chicago Community Gardeners Association,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">Firstly a belated Happy Passover (Easter) greetings to you and your network of Farmers, Growers and or Food Producers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><b><u><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">CALL TO ACTION</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">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:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"helvetica neue""> <b>Share Lobby Day Info</b> within your own network of Farmers, Growers, Food Producer<o:p></o:p></span></li><li class="MsoNormal" style="color:#313131;mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1;font-size:1rem">
<span style="font-family:"helvetica neue""> <b>Attend and be part of Black Farmers Lobby Day</b> May 14th, 2025.<o:p></o:p></span></li></ol>
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<p><b><u><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">IMPORTANT NOTES TO REMEMBER</span></u></b><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="font-size:1rem"><b><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">I. </span></b><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131"> For more info on Black Farmers Lobby Day event and happenings itself, feel free to Contact Rep. Harper’s
own Office on;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">PH: 773-925-6580<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">Email: <a href="mailto:repsonyaharper@gmail.com"><span style="color:#4285F4">repsonyaharper@gmail.com</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">On Sun, Oct 20, 2024 at 13:07 David Bandua <<a href="mailto:sirdavymangi@gmail.com">sirdavymangi@gmail.com</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Hi ‘Chicago Community Gardeners Association’</span><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575">The Call To Action, would be for ‘</span><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Chicago Community Gardeners Association’ , it’s </span><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">fellow
Farmers/Growers or partners to <b>make immediate use of the described funding opportunities available to them as Farmers, Small Business Owners, and growers in Illinois</b> - before the programs’ own expiration dates around Dec 2024.</span><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">Many Thanks.</span><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="font-size:1rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575">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 :<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="font-size:1rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575">- Alleviate unnecessary Farm business costs, or <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="font-size:1rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575">- Get a general helping hand up for their Farm business.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575">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
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<p style="background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)"><b><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575;border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">1. GOOD FOOD PROGRAM INITIATIVE COMMUNITY FUND 2024 (GFPI)</span></b><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">Helps food producers like ‘Chicago Community Gardeners Association’,<br>
<span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">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).</span><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p style="font-size:1rem;background-color:rgba(0,0,0,0)"><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#757575">Reimburses $150,000 - $2,400,000 on Capital costs to qualifying applicants, who set up a grocery store in an Illinois food desert.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#313131">May ‘Chicago Community Gardeners Association’, <span style="border:none windowtext 1.0pt;padding:0in">its great dedicated Staff, Beneficiaries, Farmers and partners have a very Blessed and early Happy
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From: <strong><span style="font-family:"Aptos",sans-serif">Rep Sonya Harper</span></strong> <<a href="mailto:repsonyaharper@48821329.mailchimpapp.com" target="_blank">repsonyaharper@48821329.mailchimpapp.com</a>><br>
Date: Thu, Oct 17, 2024 at 9:31<span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"> </span>PM<br>
Subject: Grocery Store Grants and More for Small Businesses!<br>
To: <<a href="mailto:sirdavymangi@gmail.com" target="_blank">sirdavymangi@gmail.com</a>><o:p></o:p></p>
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Grants for Small Businesses, Join Our Advisory Committee <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Join us tonight at <strong>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Small Business and Economic Development Advisory Committee Meeting.</span></strong><br>
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Meeting ID: 871 5704 1872<br>
Passcode: 501943<br>
Dial in (312) 626-6799<br>
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Also below you will find a<strong><i><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif"> list of current grant opportunities</span></i></strong> from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. We have been working hard to ensure that we can help grow small
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Rep. Sonya M. Harper<br>
State Representative, 6th District<br>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Program Details: </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">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
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline: </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">December 2, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Watch Technical Assistance Session Video Here: </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0b73cc9ab6&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfl_me_N9g$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ED5E29">https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/ldr.php?RCID=7fcbca8fcd85ac24652d723b2c6fb1d0</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center;line-height:150%"><strong><span style="font-size:18.0pt;line-height:150%;font-family:"helvetica neue";color:#43404D">Clean Energy Jobs Act Opportunities</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><br>
Jobs in the New Green Economy!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=5d15eda918&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnpl0tVdQ$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Clean
Jobs Workforce Network Program</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Program Details:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> This program creates 13 regional Clean Jobs Workforce Hubs (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the State to provide
clean energy and related workforce and training opportunities to participants. The program will serve people living in equity eligible communities. Robust barrier reduction funding is available for participants who experience barriers to employment.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Community-based organizations that provide employment, skill development or related services, and that
have demonstrated relationships with residents and organizations serving the community are invited to apply. At this time, the Department is accepting applications from Carbondale, Danville, and Peoria.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> December 2, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ee9cacf126&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflm7mkIDw$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Energy
Transition Navigator Program</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Program Details:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline: </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">December 2, 2024<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Residents Clean Jobs Training Program</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Program Details:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<em><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">UPDATED Application Deadline:</span></b></em><em><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></em><strong><i><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">November
26, 2024</span></i></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">All currently available DCEO funding opportunities can be found on our <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=2203fd8252&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfllb25YhQ$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ED5E29">website</span></a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=438578cc8d&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfkZuLgaUg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Regional
Site Readiness Program – Capital Ready</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Local governments, Economic development organizations, Nonprofit organizations, For-profit organizations,
Private landowner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> October 21, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=908e468d4f&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnUAEHL4A$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=6f85245e17&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfl5AYuWmg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Regional
Site Readiness Program – Planning</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Local governments, Economic development organizations, Nonprofit organizations, For-profit organizations,
Private landowner<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> October 21, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=b950c160fd&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmIzdfapg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=1e3edea2d5&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfm-fllLJQ$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Energy
Transition Community Grant Program - Zion Nuclear Plant Local Taxing Bodies</span></strong></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Local units of government, including
municipalities, counties, school districts, and other taxing districts that are taxing authorities for the Zion nuclear plant.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> October 28, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=6382f726c2&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmS3X5GJw$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ada28431ba&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfm3NiAylQ$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Community
Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Healthy Houses Program</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> November 6, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c63ce05868&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfm_1GEHDw$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ecd6fe04d6&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfm-ydQveA$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Clean
Energy Career Pathway Program</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> November 12, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=2d2ed2defb&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfl2eOlTwg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=39f161af05&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflKIlw45Q$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Community
Development Block Grant – Coronavirus Rural Shelter Program</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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..<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> November 14, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0360dd8c4f&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflHhvzU2Q$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c033428cde&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmXHXPeog$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Community
Development Block Grant – Public Infrastructure Program</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Only units of general local government
(i.e., cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> December 4, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=514b871871&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmK0B1yrA$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=54f34b9004&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflAqAMzMQ$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Community
Development Block Grant – Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Only units of general local government
(i.e., cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for funding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> December 4, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c57dc59642&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfkkvFLzVQ$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ac7913b6cf&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnyXYU8yw$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Quality
Jobs Program</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Local Workforce Innovation Area
grantees that administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title IB programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> December 31, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0ad87bccf0&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmfH0pvwA$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=1d982bf2e5&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnogmK-sA$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Equitable
Energy Future Grant Program</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Equity Eligible Contractors
(EEC) that can provide an Illinois Power Agency EEC certification.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> December 31, 2024<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ba6cff747e&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmbG-xlfw$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ba946081c9&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfl_9Dzt6g$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Business
Attraction Prime Sites</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a><br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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 $20 million investment1, are operating in one of the following industries of focus from the 2019Illinois Economic Plan (<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0f1d1084a7&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfm3zrb3rw$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ED5E29">https://dceo.illinois.gov/econplan2019.html</span></a>):
Agribusiness and Ag Tech, Energy, Information Technology, Life Sciences and Healthcare, Manufacturing, Transportation and Logistics.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p style="mso-margin-top-alt:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;margin-left:0in;line-height:150%">
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> June 30, 2025<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=d59b3dc49d&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfloTbsZ9A$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=c6443f1480&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflgryRAOg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">SBIR/STTR
Match Program</span></strong><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a> : (This was a bill sponsored by Rep Harper!)<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> 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.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> June 30, 2025<br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=d956a7f076&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfkAO5-Iyw$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> </span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=0359289678&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfn3NDqcFA$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">CDBG
Economic Development Program</span></strong></a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=2728baa512&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfkN5QMfMg$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Program Details: </span>
</strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">The Economic Development component funds are available on an as-needed basis throughout the year to all eligible applicants meeting program component requirements until all funds allocated to
this component have been distributed. All awards in this category are predicated upon project feasibility and a demonstrated need for funds. Only projects that create and/or retain permanent jobs will be funded. Projects should attract sizable private investment,
have solid commitments to create or retain permanent jobs and demonstrate financial feasibility and benefit to low-to-moderate income persons.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Only units of general local government (i.e., cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for
funding.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:
</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Rolling. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=948aad2849&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfl0FXtTpg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=e27bb54d35&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnCzdeT_Q$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">CDBG
Disaster Response Program</span></strong></a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=9fe35f8d36&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfl839kXKQ$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Program Details: </span>
</strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">This program is designed for communities experiencing an imminent and urgent threat to public health and safety as indicated by a disaster declaration by the Governor of the State of Illinois.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Only units of general local government (i.e., cities, villages, townships and counties) may apply for
funding. Eligible municipalities shall not receive funding from HUD as an entitlement city. Counties and townships that are not participating in the HUD Urban County Entitlement Program are also eligible to apply for block grant funds.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:
</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Rolling. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=bdab4e751a&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfnBalVKrg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=3e6710488f&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfmC5YfRPg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Illinois
Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant Program</span></strong></a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=93e6c93119&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTflhvFPlhQ$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ED5E29"> </span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Program Details: </span>
</strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Illinois Reproductive Grant Extension Program will provide grants for pregnancy centers which include organizations or facilities that has health care employees, volunteers, or agents who are
licensed health care professionals. Pregnancy-related services include any medical service, or health counseling service, related to the prevention, preservation, or termination of pregnancy. Organizations are not to engage in unfair methods or deceptive acts
or practices, including the use or employment of any deception, fraud, false pretense, false promise, or misrepresentation to interfere with or prevent an individual from seeking to gain entry or access. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Nonprofit and for-profit clinics providing or planning to provide pregnancy-related services in a clinical
setting.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:
</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Rolling. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=67383ccae5&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfkbxuCvmg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=ffa1efdc5d&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfk4ytwmoQ$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Federal
Grant Match Support Program</span></strong></a><a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=81103f7137&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfk84xOmzw$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ED5E29">
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Program Details:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> DCEO’s Federal Grant Match Program will
make funding available to Illinois-based businesses and organizations seeking competitive federal grants. This match program will encourage more applicants to apply for federal grant opportunities, provide critical assistance to meet the minimum match eligibility
requirements, increase the competitiveness of applications, and provide the State of Illinois with an opportunity to make a firm commitment and demonstration of support for projects that are well aligned with the State’s economic development goals and priorities.<br>
<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif">Eligible Applicants:</span></strong></span><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#43404D"> </span><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> Nonprofits, educational institutions,
local governments, and businesses. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">Application Deadline:</span></strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D"> General announcement open for a period of time with no specific due dates for applications. <br>
<a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=5dffbff063&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfl67_XKOg$" target="_blank"><strong><span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#ED5E29">Apply
Here</span></strong></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<span style="font-family:"Georgia",serif;color:#43404D">To help nonprofits and local governments with DCEO grant applications, GATA prequalification, and audit issues, our team has opened a help desk. Grantees may contact the Grant Help Desk by e-mail at <a href="mailto:CEO.GrantHelp@illinois.gov" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ED5E29">CEO.GrantHelp@illinois.gov</span></a> or <a href="https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/repsonyaharper.us12.list-manage.com/track/click?u=018e684cbf5dacd194307e160&id=a2ddc5d9de&e=74ed3313a1__;!!DZ3fjg!4jGhu39aDLp_DAW-Cf-sPflfWtk4flJ7gTkTPiesNYJKKAfpNnM43Sv5qfCB1hYTB9LdWVfJCPlcNAiHttNN2GdmHc8EIHUuTfk0wvCLSQ$" target="_blank"><span style="color:#ED5E29">submit
a question</span></a> and one of our staff members will get back to you. If possible, grantees should provide their GATA ID with their inquiry. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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