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CEJA economic and community Development programs under the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunities strengthen the businesses sectors driving Illinois’ clean energy transition. Administered by the Office of Energy and Business Utility, these initiatives provide direct funding to contractors, businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, technical service providers, and other key partners.

To learn more about individual grant programs, their statuses, awardee and projects information, grant technical assistance and more click on the program’s icon below:



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Which Economic and Community Development Grant Program is Right For You?



​Equitable Energy Future Grant
​Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant
Energy Transition Community Grant​
Energy Transition Community Grant – Zion
Funding Information
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Total Funding​
​$25.5 million
$8.5 million​$26 million​$14 million​
​Award Range
$250k - $1 million​$50k - $1 million​$50k + formula funding​$50k + formula funding​
Funding opportunities above can be braided
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​Allowable Costs
​Pre-Development Costs
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​Construction Costs
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​​​Project ​Scope/Focus

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​Renewable Energy
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​Energy Efficiency
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​Battery Storage
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​Tax Abatement

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​​​​​Eligible Applicants

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​Equity Eligible Contractor
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​Non-Profit
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​Municipality/Taxing Body
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​Business
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​Cooperative Organization
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​Technical Service Provider
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​​Grant Opportunity Information
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Grant Frequency​​Annual​
Annual​Annual​Annual​
​Grant Type
​Rolling
Rolling​Deadline​Deadline​
​Opportunity Availability
​Apply by 12/31/2025
Apply by 12/31/2025​
Closed​Closed​
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checkmark.pngstar.pngstar.png- Entity must complete an attestation that confirms no community-based organizations in the area are eligible or have the capacity to complete the proposed project.​


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Connect with the Office of Energy & Business Utility at CEO.OEBU@illinois.gov​