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GrantIllinois DCEO FY27 International Tourism Program (Round 2)
Atlas Opportunity Score55/100
Funding$346,052 total State funding; approximately 3-5 awards; award range $10,000-$200,000.
DeadlineRolling first-come, first-served until funds are exhausted or January 31, 2027 at 5:00 PM CST, whichever occurs first, under the current attached DCEO NOFO and Illinois GATA listing. The DCEO landing-page summary still displays an older October 19, 2026 date.
Required next actionIdentify only currently DCEO-certified Local Tourism and Convention Bureaus outside Chicago. Verify certification, applicant eligibility, match capacity, verified business Contact, Email Opt-Out, permanent-bounce status, duplicate/send history, and current application requirements before ORIGINAL outreach.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 22, 2026
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