The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to stabilize a deteriorating building in Golconda, Illinois to prevent safety hazards and facilitate productive use.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State: Illinois
City: Golconda
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/05/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
A grant provided through this opportunity will support improvements to the Dr. Young Building site. A partial building collapse has created a hazardous situation, leading to the closure of Main Street, the city’s primary thoroughfare. The remaining structure is unstable, posing a risk to Golconda residents’ safety. The closure of Main Street is expected to negatively impact the city’s economic stability. Grant funding will allow a transformation of the approximately 8,000 square foot Dr. Young Building into a functional property geared toward community use. This project will be part of a multi-step plan with this funding being used to address demolition, clearing, and stabilization costs.
Funding Information
Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is $41,500.
Grant Period
The period of performance is expected to be 6/09/2025 through 6/09/2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants include a volunteer-driven non-profit organization located in Golconda, Illinois which have jurisdiction to perform the project intent. Applicants that do not meet this criterion are ineligible. Proof of eligibility is required at the time the application is submitted.
For more information, visit DCEO.
