Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
Commerce And Econ Opp
Funding Amount
$10000 - $50000
Deadline
November 13, 2026
24 days left
Grant Type
State
Can we apply?
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Geography
- Illinois
- Within 30 miles of an area with 10 Points
Required status
- Active SAM.gov registration (UEI)
Not eligible / not funded
- Not eligible: The following match is not allowed:
- Not eligible: Ineligible Projects and Activities – Activities that are ineligible for funding include, but are not limited to,
- Not eligible: Indirect costs are not allowed under 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: 420-25-2167
- Program: Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
- Announcement Type: Initial
- Assistance Type: Grant
- Estimated Total Funding: 600000.00
- Anticipated Awards: 20
- Cost Sharing: Yes
- Indirect Costs: No
- Funding Source: State
How to Apply
Application Period: 10/14/2026 - 11/13/2026 : 5:00 PM
Technical Assistance: Offered : Yes; Mandatory : No; Date : 10/22/2026 : 2:00 PM; Registration link : https://illinois.webex.com/weblink/register/r6a3163df0e24c944c4c3fcb14bdb2735
Apply here: https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2167-4352.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 Greg Mihalich (ceo.tourismgrants@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number FY27-1
Funding Opportunity Title Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
CSFA Number 420-25-2167
CSFA Popular Name Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 20
Estimated Total Program Funding $600,000
Award Range $10000 - $50000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching Yes
Requirements
Indirect Costs Allowed No
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 10/14/2026
Application Date Range 10/14/2026 - 11/13/2026 : 5:00 PM
Grant Application Link Please select the entire address below and paste it into the browser...
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2167-4352.html
Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes
Mandatory : No
Date : 10/22/2026 : 2:00 PM
Registration link :
https://illinois.webex.com/weblink/register/r6a3163df0e24c944c4c3fcb
14bdb2735
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Agency-specific Content for the Notice of Funding Opportunity
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
NOFO ID: 2167-4352
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 for the purpose of attracting, hosting and
developing new events and festivals in Illinois or enhancing existing festivals and events.
Excerpt from the funding announcement. Read the full announcement.
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Travel and tourism
- Small businesses
Project Locations
- IL
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