July 1, 2026 - June 30, 2027 - Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Program

Who can apply

Government Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations The applicant should be pre-qualified in the GATA grantee portal before applying. Applicant Eligibility: Government agencies and tax-exempt entities currently providing veteran’s assistance or similar assistance to non-veterans and wishing to expand to veteran’s assistance are the only organizations eligible for grants under this program. Beneficiary Eligibility: Illinois veterans. Credentials Documentation: To support the tax-exempt eligibility, proof of 501(c) (3) status as determined by the Internal Revenue Service must be provided. An entity may apply for a grant but will not be eligible for a grant award unless the entity has pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, http://www.grants.illinois.gov/portal/ by the close of the application period. During pre-qualification, DUNS and Bradstreet verifications are performed including a check of Debarred and Suspended status and good standing with the Secretary of State. The pre-qualification process also includes a financial and administrative risk assessment utilizing an Internal Controls Questionnaire. If applicable, the entity will be notified that it is ineligible for award as a result of the pre-qualification process. The entity will be informed of corrective action needed to become eligible for a grant award.