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Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Community Development announced the recipients of the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing Rehabilitation.  The grants are designed to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners needing safe and sanitary living conditions.

“By rehabilitating residential properties we are not only ensuring our residents can stay in their family home but also stabilizing neighborhoods and spurring economic development”, said Governor JB Pritzker.

Funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation program is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). State administered funds are available for communities who do not receive their own CDBG funding from HUD.

Thirteen communities across the state will be awarded grants totaling over $6.3 million.  DCEO estimates more than 125 homes will benefit.

CDBG Recipients:

City of Ava – $450,000

Village of Carrier Mills – $500,000

City of Christopher – $482,040

Village of Coal City – $500,000

City of Colchester – $500,000

City of Effingham – $498,139

City of Johnston City – $482,040

City of Marion – $482,040

City of Mattoon – $497,121

Village of Neponset – $500,000

City of Rosiclare – $500,000

City of Shawneetown – $500,000

City of Spring Valley – $500,000

Communities interested in applying for 2020 program year funding may attend DCEO’s Office of Community Development CDBG Application and Administrator’s Workshop.  The Workshop is scheduled for February 25-27, 2020 in Springfield.  For more information call 217-785-6174 or e-mail [email protected]

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