International Tourism Grant Program
Commerce And Econ Opp
Funding Amount
$10000 - $200000
Deadline
October 19, 2026
Due tomorrow
Grant Type
State
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Rolling — applications accepted year-round
- Current deadline
- October 19, 2026
- Tracked since
- April 2026
From the program guidelines: “Applications will be graded on a rolling basis in order of receipt using the Merit”
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Geography
- Illinois
Required status
- Active SAM.gov registration (UEI)
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: d) Ineligible Match: The following monies shall not be considered Matching Funds and may not be used
- Not eligible: b) Ineligible Expenditures include, but are not limited to, the purchase of equipment, administrative
- Not eligible: Indirect costs are not allowed for this opportunity.
- Not eligible: submission will not be considered for an award.
- Not eligible: Documents stored in Google Docs or other cloud-based servers are not allowed.
Overview
Details
- Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp
- CSFA Number: 420-25-1607
- Program: International Tourism Grant Program
- Announcement Type: Initial
- Assistance Type: Grant
- Estimated Total Funding: 346052.00
- Anticipated Awards: 5
- Cost Sharing: Yes
- Indirect Costs: No
- Funding Source: State
How to Apply
Application Period: 09/18/2026 - 10/19/2026 : 5:00 PM
Technical Assistance: No
Apply here: https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/1607-4336.html
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State of Illinois Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Summary Information
Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Dana Huston (ceo.tourismgrants@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number FY27-2
Funding Opportunity Title International Tourism Grant Program
CSFA Number 420-25-1607
CSFA Popular Name International Tourism Grant Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 5
Estimated Total Program Funding $346,052
Award Range $10000 - $200000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching Yes
Requirements
Indirect Costs Allowed No
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 09/18/2026
Application Date Range 09/18/2026 - 10/19/2026 : 5:00 PM
Grant Application Link Please select the entire address below and paste it into the browser...
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/1607-4336.html
Technical Assistance Session No
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Agency-specific Content for the Notice of Funding Opportunity
International Tourism Grant Program
NOFO ID: 1607-4336
For information about grants please visit:
https://dceo.illinois.gov/dceo-grants.html
A. Program Description
- Notice of Funding Opportunity Intent
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing
this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to provide grants to certified convention and visitors bureaus
outside the City of Chicago to assist with international marketing efforts.
- Program History
This program was funded again in FY26 after being suspended during and after the Pandemic, and
eleven (11) grants were awarded.
Excerpt from the funding announcement. Read the full announcement.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Travel and tourism
Project Locations
- IL
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