Illinois Grocery Initiative
$160,000 - $2,400,000
Applications Due:
Closed
State
Illinois Commerce And Econ Opp
Description
The Illinois Grocery Initiative New Stores in Food Deserts program, authorized by Public Act 103-0561, is
intended to address the challenge of food deserts. Food deserts are census tracts meeting specific
criteria related to poverty standards, population density, and limited food accessibility. This program aims
to combat food insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of new grocery
stores in these areas by reimbursing successful applicants for eligible capital and non-capital costs.
Eligibility
States
Illinois
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
City or township governments, Nonprofits
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Funding
Program Funding
$14,000,000
Award Ceiling
$2,400,000
Award Floor
$160,000
Award Count
8
Timing
Posted Date
May 23, 2024
App Status
No Longer Accepting Applications
Funder
Funding Source
Source Type
State
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