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Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
Pursuant to 20 ILCS 605/605-503, the purpose of the EEC program shall be to provide training, support, resources and opportunities to minority group members, women, individuals with a disability, dislocated workers, veterans, and youth entrepreneurs.
Grant (non-repayable) Check the official page for current intake dates
- Funder
- Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (State of Illinois)
Funder profile and all of its programs - Amount
- Award amounts are not published in the catalog listing; see the official page.
- Where
- Illinois
- Eligibility
- Open to nonprofits and colleges, universities, schools or research institutions. Type of assistance: Project Grants. Listed in the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance; funding opportunities and dates are announced by the agency.
- Sectors
- Nonprofits and charities
- Deadline
- Varies: check the official page for current dates
- Source
- Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) (420-45-3226)
- Last checked
- 2 November 2026
- Funder contacts
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From official open data: official page returned HTTP 200 on 2026-11-02. The summary is from the official listing; the eligibility line is our plain-language reading of its eligibility codes. Confirm details on the official page.
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