Economic Development Guidelines and Application

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity, Bureau of Community Development will be holding a Grant Administrators Conference for any and all grantees involved in the Community Development Assistance Programs (CDAP).  Topics to be discussed at this conference include environmental review, procurement, grant award documents & welcome packages as well as construction, LMI hook-ups, grant modifications and expending/drawing down funds.   Grant managers from the Public Infrastructure, Revolving Loan, Economic Development and Housing programs will give in depth and up to date information on everything that is needed to run a successful grant program.

In an effort to remain “green” and reduce the amount of paper being used in the workforce today we are asking that you complete and submit your registration electronically.  To register for the 2013 CDAP Grant Administrator’s Conference please click here.

The 2013 CDAP Design Engineering grant application round is now open.  Please use the following application forms and guidelines when submitting your application. Applications are due April 12, 2013.  Applications can be mailed or delivered to our office located at:  500 East Monroe, Floor 2, Springfield, IL  62701.  If you have questions, please contact CDAP staff at (217) 785-6142.

DCEO Standard Application
2013 Design Engineering Guidelines 
2013 Design Engineering Fill-in Forms

Illinois: Putting the "Unity" in Community

Illinois' diverse collection of communities ranges from vibrant big cities to cozy small towns, and nearly 12.5 million people live here today. With its quaint Victorian-era villages, sprawling suburbs, farming towns and fast-paced cities, Illinois offers the best of everyday American life.

This page provides a directory to the many web pages of Illinois' communities. Whether you're thinking about moving to Illinois, looking for a road trip destination or just curious about other communities, make sure your online research begins here!

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Community Profiles A - Z
Community Profiles detailing information on businesses and industries, health care facilities, airports, utilities, schools and other amenities are available from DCEO.