Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program
This funding opportunity provides financial support to establish networks that help clean energy contractors and nonprofits in economically challenged areas of Illinois, including Waukegan, Champaign, Danville, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton.
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity to fund proposals establishing a network of Clean Energy Contractor Incubators. It is Illinois’ goal to increase business opportunities for clean energy contractors and nonprofits located in areas impacted by economic, social, and environmental challenges. This funding opportunity is targeting the following Hub locations/areas: Waukegan, Champaign, Danville, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton.
Award Range
$500,000 - $2,500,000
Total Program Funding
$21,000,000
Number of Awards
13
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Eligible applicants are community-based organizations, including nonprofit organizations, and accredited public colleges or universities, with demonstrated history and effectiveness in serving program-eligible populations in one or more of these Program Delivery Areas: Chicago (South Side), Chicago (Southwest and West Sides), Waukegan, Rockford, Aurora, Joliet, Peoria, Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton.
Geographic Eligibility
All
Application Opens
October 11, 2023
Application Closes
Not specified
Grantor
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
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