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Tourism Private Sector Grant Program

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 0
Estimated Total Program Funding $600,000
Award Range $10,000 - $50,000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements
Yes
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
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=4352
Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes
Mandatory : No
Date : 10/22/2026 : 2:00 PM
Registration link :
https://illinois.webex.com/weblink/register/r6a3163df0e24c944c4c3fcb14bdb2735

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