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GrantIllinois DCEO – IGI New Stores in Food Deserts Round 3
Atlas Opportunity Score78/100
Funding$20.8 million estimated total program funding; 4-8 expected awards under the controlling FY27-1 NOFO; award range $500,000-$5,200,000.
DeadlineDecember 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM. The controlling DCEO public materials do not separately identify a time zone; do not infer one.
Required next actionIdentify qualifying Illinois grocery operators and food-desert sites; determine whether the project uses the 25% standard match or 15% pharmacy match; verify GATA status, project readiness, recipient history, and Email Opt-Out status before outreach. Preliminary eligibility review is available for submissions by November 25, 2026.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 21, 2026
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