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International Tourism Grant Program

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 FY27-1
Funding Opportunity Title International Tourism Grant Program
CSFA Number 420-25-1607
CSFA Popular Name International Tourism Grant Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 10
Estimated Total Program Funding $1,000,000
Award Range $10,000 - $200,000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements
Yes
Indirect Costs Allowed No
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 05/15/2026
Application Date Range 05/15/2026 - 06/15/2026 : 5:00 PM
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=4276
Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes
Mandatory : No
Date : 05/26/2026 : 10:00 AM
Registration link :
https://illinois.webex.com/illinois/j.php?MTID=m49b38520ff3c0be7494ec464a7f5aaad

For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified. For resources on pre-qualification and other grant topics, please visit
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/learning-library.html.

Application Documents – Please read the NOFO Supplement and complete the requirements

Application Submission Form