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Strategic Manufacturing Facility

Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Lisa Clemmons Stott (Lisa.clemmonsstott@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number FY26-4
Funding Opportunity Title Strategic Economic Development Program
CSFA Number 420-45-3219
CSFA Popular Name Strategic Economic Development Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 1
Estimated Total Program Funding $12,000,000
Award Range Not Applicable
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements		 No
Indirect Costs Allowed No
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 04/08/2026
Application Date Range 04/08/2026 - 05/08/2026
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=4249
Technical Assistance Session No

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https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/learning-library.html.

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

Application Submission Form

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