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Illinois Community Development Assistance Program

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-19

About This Grant

CDBG funds for non-entitlement Illinois communities to support economic development, infrastructure, housing, and public facilities benefiting low and moderate-income residents.

Grant Summary

Illinois Community Development Assistance Program is a Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity grant providing $100K to $750K for municipality. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

community_developmenthousingeconomic development

Eligibility

municipality

How to Apply

Funding Range

$100K$750K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
High
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Illinois Community Development Assistance Program from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity before the deadline.
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Illinois Community Development Assistance Program: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the Illinois Community Development Assistance Program?

Illinois Community Development Assistance Program is offered by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity and is generally open to municipality. It is available in IL. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the Illinois Community Development Assistance Program provide?

Illinois Community Development Assistance Program provides between $100K and $750K per award from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Illinois Community Development Assistance Program deadline?

Illinois Community Development Assistance Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the Illinois Community Development Assistance Program?

To apply for Illinois Community Development Assistance Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.

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