Illinois Grocery Initiative - Equipment Upgrade Program (Round 2)
Program Details: This program, authorized by Public Act 103-0561, will provide grants for new energy-efficient equipment upgrades.
Eligible Applicants: Existing independently owned, for-profit grocery stores, cooperative grocery stores, or not-for-profit grocery stores.
Application Deadline: December 15, 2025
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program
Program Details: This program is intended to address barriers to project, community, and business development in justice-impacted communities caused by a lack of available capital.
Eligible Applicants: Equity Eligible Contractors (EEC) that can provide an Illinois Power Agency EEC certification. An EEC per the definition in the Illinois Power Agency Act, is defined as: a business that is majority-owned by equity eligible persons; a nonprofit or cooperative that is majority governed by equity eligible persons; a natural person that is an equity eligible person offering personal services as an independent contractor. Applicants must submit their Illinois Power Agency Certification. Become an Equity Eligible Contractor.
Application Deadline: December 31, 2025
Illinois Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program
Program Details: This program will deliver clean jobs training in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities to individuals within 36 months of their release to prepare them to work in clean energy and related sector jobs upon release. The program provides classroom instruction and hands-on learning opportunities, utilizing a standard Clean Jobs Curriculum Framework, connecting program graduates with potential employers in the clean energy industry, and addressing participant needs.
Eligible Applicants: Community-based organizations providing employment, skill development, or related services to members of the community; include community colleges, nonprofits, and local governments; and, have a history of serving committed persons or justice involved persons.
Application Deadline: Rolling