Grant Support for Businesses to Enhance Operations and Workforce in Illinois (USA)
GrantID: 74018
Grant Funding Amount Low: Open
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: Open
Summary
This grant provides support mainly to organizations and small businesses. It’s tailored to assist local manufacturers, commercial enterprises, and nonprofit groups aiming to enhance operations, workforce training, infrastructure, and community development. Funding amounts vary depending on the specific grant stream and scale of the project.
Eligible are Nonprofit organizations registered under U.S. standards, particularly those involved in workforce development, community services, or economic revitalization.
Small businesses and manufacturers with eligibility often granted to those owned by socially or economically disadvantaged individuals.
Individuals typically aren’t eligible unless working through a recognized nonprofit or business entity.
Recipients can apply funds toward operational upgrades, capital or infrastructure improvements, employee training programs, and capacity-building efforts. Examples include purchasing equipment, enhancing facilities, covering workforce development expenses, or embarking on strategic planning initiatives.
The grants aim to help under-resourced enterprises grow, support workforce readiness, and promote community resilience. Prioritizes projects that improve training or leadership development, enhance production or service delivery, support physical space upgrades (for commercial or nonprofit uses), strengthen regional economic stability, and foster innovation, equity, and scalability.
Some grants operate on a rolling basis, while others follow quarterly or specified seasonal cycles. Reimbursements are common, meaning eligible expenses must be documented and completed before funds are released. Award amounts can range from modest five-figure grants to more substantial support exceeding $200,000 for infrastructure.
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If you are located in Illinois and working in the area of Business & Commerce, this funding opportunity may be a good fit. For more relevant grant options that support your work and priorities, visit The Grant Portal and use the Search Grant tool to find opportunities.
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