Looking to spread the word about your attraction, destination or event? The Travel and Tourism Grant will award nearly $3M to promote tourism in Illinois! CVBs, nonprofits, counties and municipalities can apply by Dec. 12 for funding to support their projects: https://ilsendems.co/traveltourismgrant

Rolling deadline through 2024, or until funds are depleted

Apply now for the Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program! Businesses, nonprofits, school districts and local governments – especially in unserved or underserved areas – should take advantage of this new funding. Find more information at https://ilsendems.co/broadband

Apply by Nov. 30 for the OSFM Small Equipment Grant Program! The program provides grants to fire departments, nonprofit ambulance services and fire protection districts for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. Learn more at https://bit.ly/2H5zsgm

On November 21 from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m., my office is joining Rep. Kam Buckner, Meredian Health Community Affairs and the Department of Healthcare and Family Services for a Thanksgiving Food Giveaway at Oakwood Shores Senior Residence.