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Financial assistance to USA individuals to relocate to Wisconsin. Applicants will receive a cash stipend to relocate to the region as well as a wide range of memberships and other amenity packages. The goal of the program is to attract new residents to sustain eco...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual artists for arts projects, events, and performances in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support unique and innovative artistic activities that benefit local residents. Requests may also be made for project st...

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Grants to Illinois property owners to preserve and upgrade landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate individually designated landmarks and contributing buildings in landmark districts. The grant aims to restore designated landmark buildings ...

Grants of up $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new programs, projects, and events. Eligible proposals have artistic, c...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois townships, cities, and villages in eligible locations for community beautification activities. Funding is intended for the removal, disposal, or recycling of solid, non-hazardous waste in an effort to clean up local communities. ...

Grants to USA and territories food regulatory agencies to support work to conform to current standards. Applicants must be enrolled in the Retail Program Standards before submitting an application. Funding is intended for training, mentorship, self-assessments, an...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois commercial building and business owners for code-compliant safety and accessibility upgrades in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements that bring existing commercial structures into compliance with current buil...

Grants to Illinois businesses and nonprofit organizations for the installation of public bicycle parking improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for purchasing and installing bicycle racks that provide secure and convenient bike parking. The purpos...

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois qualifying businesses in eligible locations to support the design and installation of exterior building signs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Priority will be given to food and...

Grants to Illinois businesses and property owners in eligible regions for large-scale construction, renovations, and equipment purchases. Funding is intended for projects to improve properties, encourage new downtown businesses, and enhance existing businesses. El...

Grants to Illinois individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for activities that increase revenue and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. Project costs shou...

Loans of up to $25,000 to Illinois single-family homeowners in eligible locations for home improvement projects. Funding is intended for permitted renovations to older, owner-occupied homes. The purpose of the program is to improve housing conditions and preserve ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois businesses for projects to improve aesthetics and signage in eligible regions. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to the design, construction, and installation of blade, wall, or monument signs that no longer conform ...