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GrantIllinois DCEO – IGI Equipment Upgrade Round 3
Atlas Opportunity Score74/100
Funding$750,000 estimated total program funding; 3-6 expected awards under the controlling FY27-2 NOFO; award range $25,000-$250,000.
DeadlineRolling through June 30, 2027, or until funds are exhausted. DCEO's current IGI program page states this overall rolling window, while the FY27-2 funding-opportunity page states there are no specific due dates for applications.
Required next actionIdentify qualifying Illinois grocery stores and operators; verify ownership/store-count limits, SNAP/WIC and fresh-food requirements, the documented 25% non-State match, GATA prequalification, eligible energy-efficiency scope, recipient history, and Email Opt-Out status before outreach. Treat point-of-sale costs as eligible only when the upgrade is necessary to accommodate SNAP and/or WIC purchases.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 22, 2026
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