Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program

$10,000,000

Closed

Grant Description

The Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program includes $400 million in appropriated funds available for expansion of broadband infrastructure throughout the state. Through multiple rounds of competitive matching grants, Connect Illinois will provide direct matching grants, awarded on a competitive basis via merit based review, to grant applicants including broadband providers, rural cooperatives, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and partnerships.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - $10,000,000

Total Program Funding

$50,000,000

Number of Awards

Not specified

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

For profit organizations other than small businesses

Additional Requirements

Eligible applicants for this program include an incorporated business or partnership; a political subdivision; a nonprofit organization; a cooperative association; or a limited liability corporation organized for the purpose of expanding broadband access. Illinois public school districts are eligible to apply but may be encouraged to leverage available federal or education-specific funding prior to an award.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

Not specified

Application Closes

July 1, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

Illinois Commerce And Econ Opp

Broadband@illinois.gov

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