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Governor Pritzker Announces $2.4 Million Available For Tourism Grant Programs

Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and DCEO announced $2.4 million in grants for tourism attractions, festivals and events; applications are due November 13. Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced $2.4 million in tourism funding is available for two tourism grant programs, the Tourism Attraction Grant Program ($1.8 million) and the Tourism Private Sector Grant Program. Eligible entities can apply for grants to develop and improve new and existing tourism attractions through the Tourism Accessraction Grant program and grants to support and attract events and festivals. The Tourism Private sector Grant Program will provide funding for projects that increase the economic impact of tourism throughout Illinois. The $600,000 grant opportunity is open to non-profits, government entities, for-profit institutions, and local promotional groups. Applicants can apply to grants between $15,000 and $200,000, with a 1:1 match requirement for non-profit entities and a 3:1 matching requirement for for-profits. Applications will be accepted until November 13 at 5:00 p.m.

Governor Pritzker Announces $2.4 Million Available For Tourism Grant Programs

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CHICAGO – Today, Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced $2.4 million is available in tourism funding through the Tourism Attraction Gran... [6257 symbols]

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