CHICAGO — Illinois Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced on the recipients of $8.9 million in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) for Housing Rehabilitation.
The nearly $9 million in funding has been awarded to 14 communities to support housing rehabilitation projects.
“No one should have to worry if their home is structurally safe or if their appliances will turn on,” said Pritzker. “Thanks to this federal grant, 14 communities across the state will become stronger and more resilient by rehabilitating their vulnerable residents’ homes.”
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the CDBG program playing a vital role in helping the most vulnerable citizens in Illinois.
“For half a century, the Community Development Block Grants Program has provided critical assistance to keep communities safe and healthy,” said DCEO Director Kristin Richards. “This grant funding will ensure communities and families across Illinois have the resources they need to rehabilitate homes in the areas that need it the most.”
The grants are designed to assist low-to-moderate-income homeowners with improvements to ensure safe and sanitary living conditions. Eligible projects include structural work, electrical, plumbing, new appliances, flooring, ADA, accessibility accommodations and more.
Awards for local governments vary from $539,000 to $650,000, with up to $60,000 available for each home.
A list of the recipients can be found below:
- Village of Carrier Mills - $650,000
- City of Galesburg - $650,000
- Village of Goreville - $539,000
- Village of Hanaford - $650,000
- City of Lacon - $650,000
- Village of Ladd - $650,000
- Village of Lafayette - $600,000
- City of LaSalle - $650,000
- City of Litchfield - $650,000
- City of Mt. Vernon - $650,000
- City of Orient - $650,000
- City of Ottawa - $650,000
- City of Streator - $650,000
- City of Zeigler - $650,000
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