How much funding does Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant provide?

Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant provides US $500,000 - US $2,500,000 in funding.

When is the deadline for Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Grant

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

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Funding Amount

US $500,000 - US $2,500,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Overview

The Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program, initiated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to foster the growth of clean energy contractor businesses and nonprofits. Targeting areas affected by economic and environmental challenges, this initiative seeks to support local entrepreneurs in Waukegan, Kankakee, Champaign, and Danville. By investing in these communities, the program aspires to enhance the clean energy economy and create equitable job opportunities across Illinois.

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business.
The Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program (“Program”) will support the development and growth of clean energy contractor businesses and nonprofits that support clean energy. This program will serve businesses that are primarily located in and owned by individuals who reside in areas impacted by economic and environmental challenges. The Department intends to fund at least one award for a Contractor Incubator in or near each of the following four locations: Waukegan, Kankakee, Champaign, and Danville.