IL Small Business Development Center + DCEO Grants
Run by IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, a state agency
IL DCEO administers multiple small business support programs, including the Business Interruption Grants and Rebuild Distressed Communities grants. New rounds open regularly.
- Award
- Free advising + periodic $5,000–$150,000 grants
- Deadline
- Rolling, grants open periodically
- Run by
- IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
- State
Who it's for
- IL-based small business
- Varies by specific grant round
- Priority for minority, women, and veteran-owned businesses
IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity decides who gets help.
How to apply
You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.
Apply at dceo.illinois.govOpens in a new tab. GrantLantern is not affiliated with this program.
IL Small Business Development Center + DCEO Grants is one option. What else may help?
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Where this comes from
Details are based on the program's official information. IL Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.