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Illinois
Grant
Rolling
Illinois Grocery Initiative
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Funding Amount
Established under Public Act 103-0561. The official program page does not publish current per-award dollar amounts or match requirements for either sub-program. Round history: New Stores Round 1 closed May 2024, Round 2 closed December 2024, Round 3 "expected early 2026" per the source page as of this access date — current status of Round 3 is unconfirmed. Equipment Upgrades Round 2 closed December 15, 2025. FY2026 total program allocation is separately reported at $13,000,000. Grantees may also qualify for HIB tax incentives. Needs a follow-up check closer to publication to confirm the current round status.
Reimbursement grant, two sub-programs, competitive rounds
Eligibility
New Stores in Food Deserts: local units of government and small businesses with fewer than 500 employees and no more than 4 existing grocery stores, establishing a store in a designated food desert. Equipment Upgrades: existing independently-owned for-profit, cooperative, or not-for-profit grocery stores, for energy-efficient equipment.
Source & Verification
Source 1: https://dceo.illinois.gov/illinois-grocery-initiative.html (accessed 2026-08-01)
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