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Route 66 Grant Program

Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Greg Mihalich (greg.mihalich@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number FY26-2
Funding Opportunity Title Route 66 Grant Program
CSFA Number 420-25-2758
CSFA Popular Name Route 66 Grant Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 0
Estimated Total Program Funding $209,327
Award Range $20,000 - $209,327
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements
No
Indirect Costs Allowed No
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 1/26/2026
Application Date Range General announcement open for a period of time with no specific due dates for applications.
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=4229
Technical Assistance Session No

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

Technical Assistance Session Recording