Regional Site Readiness Program – Planning – Round 2
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Who can apply
More DCEO ABOUT US Regional Site Readiness Program – Planning – Round 2 DCEO Grants Apply for Funding Upcoming Grant Trainings Video Training & Resources Contact Us Regional Site Readiness Program – Planning – Round 2 Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Emily Rhodes (CEO.Sites@Illinois.gov) Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Funding Opportunity Number FY26-2 Funding Opportunity Title Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program CSFA Number 420-35-3429 CSFA Popular Name Regional Site Readiness Anticipated Number of Awards 10 Estimated Total Program Funding $1,500,000 Award Range $150,000 - $150,000 Source of Funding State Cost Sharing or Matching Requirements Yes Indirect Costs Allowed Yes Restrictions on Indirect Costs No Posted Date 10/30/2025 Application Date Range 10/30/2025 - 04/30/2026 : 5:00 PM CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=3182 Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes Mandatory : No Date : 11/03/2025 : 12:00 PM Registration link : https://illinois.webex.com/weblink/register/re32576b206d80a156ad156c7e8eb8eca For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified.
About this opportunity
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