Economic Development Program (EDP)
The Economic Development Program (EDP) from the Illinois Department of Transportation funds road projects that support industrial growth and job creation by improving access to manufacturing and distribution sites.
Funder: Illinois Department of Transportation
Due Dates: Rolling (Applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3 million per project/site; 50% reimbursement for locally owned roads, 100% for state-owned routes; engineering reimbursements capped at 15% of project cost.
Summary: Supports Illinois local public agencies in constructing or improving public roads that enable the establishment or expansion of industrial, manufacturing, or distribution facilities, with a focus on job creation and retention.
Key Information: Only local public agencies may apply; construction cannot begin before award and agreement execution.
Description
The Economic Development Program (EDP) administered by the Illinois Department of Transportation provides funding for local public agencies to construct or improve public roads that directly support the establishment or expansion of industrial, manufacturing, or distribution-type facilities in Illinois. The program aims to eliminate transportation barriers that could impede business growth or relocation, with a strong emphasis on permanent job creation and retention. EDP projects must demonstrate a direct connection between the proposed roadway improvement and specific job commitments from benefiting companies. The program is a key part of Illinois’ strategy to foster industrial growth and facilitate long-term economic development.
