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Energy Transition Community Grant

Energy Transition Community Grant

Funds community-level clean-energy initiatives in Illinois impacted by energy sector shifts, supporting local recovery and workforce transition.

The Energy Transition Community Grant is a state grant programme administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA), the landmark 2021 Illinois clean-energy legislation. It targets communities and organisations in areas economically affected by the closure of coal, natural gas, or nuclear power plants — localities whe…

Grants supporting Illinois communities and organizations economically impacted by the closure of coal, natural gas, or nuclear power facilities, funded under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$40M

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: dceo.illinois.gov