How to Apply for DCEO Grants For Rural Illinois Communities
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If you have ever wondered how the State of Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity could help your rural Illinois community, then this meeting is for you.
Join the DCEP Regional Economic Development Region Managers Lauren Gibson and Mark Adans for a Grants 101 workshop on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at 10am at The Main Room in Havana, Il. This workshop is facilitated by Richard Proffer, community and economic development educator for University of Illinois Extension.
Lauren and Mark will go over the following during the workshop:
1) What a Notice of Funding Opportunity is
2) Tips on how to build a competitive grant application
3) Ways to look for grant opportunities from DCEO and elsewhere
4) Current grant opportunities available
Refreshments are provided