Federal Grant Support Program - Round 2
The Federal Grant Support Program - Round 2 helps Illinois organizations boost their federal research grant applications with matching funds to advance science and economic development, funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Due Dates: Rolling (apply at least 3 weeks before your associated federal grant deadline)
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$2,000,000 per award | ~$16.9M total program funding | Up to 30 awards | 1:1 match of applicant's cash contribution, not to exceed the federal award
Summary: Supports Illinois-based organizations in strengthening applications for competitive federal grants by providing matching funds and technical assistance.
Key Information: Application must be submitted at least 3 weeks before your federal grant deadline; pre-qualification in the Illinois GATA portal is required.
Description
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity’s Federal Grant Support Program (Round 2) is designed to help Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, businesses, and educational institutions, successfully compete for federal funding. The program provides matching grants to support the preparation and submission of competitive federal grant applications, with a focus on projects that advance the state's economic development goals. Funding can be used to meet federal match requirements and enhance the competitiveness of applications, especially for projects in high-growth sectors, equitable growth, business attraction, and clean energy.
