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Equitable Energy Future Grant

Equitable Energy Future Grant

Supports disadvantaged Illinois communities by funding clean-energy works led by local contractors and social organisations.

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The Equitable Energy Future Grant is a state programme administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA). It funds clean energy contractors, organisations, and service providers delivering clean energy projects and services in Illinois Disproportionately Affected Communities (DACs) — geographic areas defined under CE…

What this grant funds

Grants of up to $1 million per contractor for clean energy projects and services delivered in Illinois Disproportionately Affected Communities, funded under the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

Key facts
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.$34M
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: dceo.illinois.gov