SPRINGFIELD – Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today announced $56 million in funding is available for the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG) for Public Infrastructure ($25 million), Housing Rehabilitation ($15 million), Community Revitalization ($13 million), and Emergency Assistance ($3 million). Grantees will be selected through a competitive Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) process. ”Here in Illinois, we’re committed to improving our infrastructure, our housing options, and our people’s quality of life,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “From public water systems to homes for our working families, these Community Development Block Grant Program investments will transform lives across the state. I encourage all eligible entities to apply for this critical grant funding.”
Community Development Block Grant for Public Infrastructure
Community Development Block Grant for Housing Rehabilitation
An additional $3 million is available for Emergency Assistance projects funded by the Community Development Block Grant on an as-needed basis.
Eligible applicants can apply for Public Infrastructure grants from $300,000 to $1.5 million, Housing Rehabilitation grants from $300,000 to $800,000, and Community Revitalization grants from $250,000 to $2 million. Applications for both Public Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation grants will be accepted until August 27, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Applications for Community Revitalization funding will be accepted on a rolling basis once the Notice of Funding Opportunity is posted. DCEO will be hosting an Application Workshop and Technical Assistance webinar for Public Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation grant applicants on May 7, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. Interested applicants can register and find more information on the DCEO website.
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