Illinois DCEO

A statewide working-capital grant supporting small businesses in rural and downstate Illinois communities facing financial hardship.

Eligible for: Small businesses in downstate / rural Illinois; must meet size standards and demonstrate COVID-19 or economic hardship; county/municipal app…

A modernization and equipment-upgrade grant for independently owned grocery stores to improve food access and business sustainability.

Eligible for: Independently owned grocery stores, small retailers, or food-market operators in Illinois; must meet community-impact criteria

Planning grants that support community and regional site-readiness work, indirectly enabling small business expansion and job creation.

Eligible for: Local governments, developers, and regional partners; indirectly benefits small/mid-sized businesses seeking expansion locations

Statewide SBDC funding that supports free small-business consulting, training, and technical assistance programs throughout Illinois.

Eligible for: SBDC host organizations; benefits small business owners via free statewide consulting programs

Emergency grants and loan programs designed to stabilize Illinois small businesses during economic hardship.

Eligible for: Illinois small businesses impacted by economic disruptions, disasters, or emergencies