Illinois Announces $56 Million Available for Community Development Grants

SPRINGFIELD — Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced $56 million in grant funding is available through the Community Development Block Grant program for public infrastructure, housing rehabilitation, community revitalization and emergency assistance projects across Illinois. The funding includes $25 million for infrastructure projects, $15 million for housing rehabilitation, $13 million for community revitalization and $3 million for emergency assistance. State officials said the grants will support projects including water system upgrades, housing repairs, sidewalk improvements and redevelopment of vacant buildings. Applications for public infrastructure and housing rehabilitation grants will be accepted through Aug. 27, 2026. Eligible grants range from $250,000 to $2 million depending on the program.

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