IL Made in Illinois Grant
GrantActiveThe Made in Illinois Grant Program, administered by DCEO and the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), provides matching grants of $5,000 to $50,000 to help Illinois manufacturers enhance productivity, adopt advanced technologies, strengthen their workforce, and grow operations. Eligible companies must be Illinois-based manufacturers (NAICS codes 31-33) with 5-250 employees, at least 3 years in operation, and documented sales revenue in the last 12 months. The total program has awarded $1.7 million to 40 recipients, supporting small and mid-sized manufacturers across the state. Applications are typically accepted during a specific window each year (April 2025 for the most recent round).
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