Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program
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.
Award Range
Not specified - $10,000,000
Total Program Funding
$50,000,000
Number of Awards
Not specified
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
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
Application Opens
Not specified
Application Closes
July 1, 2024
Grantor
Illinois Commerce And Econ Opp
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