Route 66 Grant Program
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Who can apply
More DCEO ABOUT US Route 66 Grant Program DCEO Grants Apply for Funding Upcoming Grant Trainings Video Training & Resources Contact Us Route 66 Grant Program Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Dana Huston (ceo.tourismgrants@illinois.gov) Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Funding Opportunity Number FY26-3 Funding Opportunity Title Route 66 Grant Program CSFA Number 420-25-2758 CSFA Popular Name Route 66 Grant Program Anticipated Number of Awards 8 Estimated Total Program Funding $2,000,000 Award Range $20,000 - $500,000 Source of Funding State Cost Sharing or Matching Requirements No Indirect Costs Allowed No Restrictions on Indirect Costs No Posted Date 05/12/2026 Application Date Range 05/12/2026 - 06/11/2026 : 5:00 PM CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=4278 Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes Mandatory : No Date : 05/27/2026 : 10:00 AM Registration link : https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=m5b0ae108d212c823179d56a63278f47a For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified.
About this opportunity
SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center. https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/93407e2f4a8a4f9aa947faa588e31e53