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Energy Transition Community Grant

Funds support for communities affected by fossil-fuel or nuclear plant disruptions and local redevelopment needs.

Under the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's CEJA portfolio, the Energy Transition Community Grant backs Illinois communities hit by coal, natural gas, or nuclear plant closures. It is a state grant route tied to transition zones and community development, with an annual allocation of up to $40 million.

The program is grant-based and runs annually. The materials point to a…

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Each grant below is a distinct funding opportunity with its own eligibility, scope, and deliverables.

Last verified: 29 May 2026Source: dceo.illinois.gov