For Immediate Release
Illinois Department of Commerce Announces Grant Recipients
SPRINGFIELD – The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO), Office of Community Development announced the recipients of the 2019 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing Rehabilitation. The grants are designed to assist low-to-moderate income homeowners needing safe and sanitary living conditions.
“By rehabilitating residential properties we are not only ensuring our residents can stay in their family home but also stabilizing neighborhoods and spurring economic development”, said Governor JB Pritzker.
Funding for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Rehabilitation program is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). State administered funds are available for communities who do not receive their own CDBG funding from HUD.
Thirteen communities across the state will be awarded grants totaling over $6.3 million. DCEO estimates more than 125 homes will benefit.
CDBG Recipients:
City of Ava – $450,000
Village of Carrier Mills – $500,000
City of Christopher – $482,040
Village of Coal City – $500,000
City of Colchester – $500,000
City of Effingham – $498,139
City of Johnston City – $482,040
City of Marion – $482,040
City of Mattoon – $497,121
Village of Neponset – $500,000
City of Rosiclare – $500,000
City of Shawneetown – $500,000
City of Spring Valley – $500,000
Communities interested in applying for 2020 program year funding may attend DCEO’s Office of Community Development CDBG Application and Administrator’s Workshop. The Workshop is scheduled for February 25-27, 2020 in Springfield. For more information call 217-785-6174 or e-mail ceo.cdbg@illinois.gov
