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This special grant program is made possible by a portion of the local cannabis sales tax. The Springfield City Council has designated 22% of this tax for the rehabilitation of owner-occupied homes and the remaining 78% for minority owned businesses. At this time, we are only accepting applications for owner-occupied homes.
Please note: Funding is limited to the amount of cannabis sales tax revenue available. The program prioritizes low-income applicants and projects that address health and safety.
Deadline to apply: May 22, 2023 at 5:00 P.M.
To qualify for this grant, the resident must reside in the area bounded by Carpenter Street on the north, Ash Street on the south, Dirksen Parkway on the east and 10th Street rail corridor on the west.
This grant program will provide up to $25,000 of assistance to property owners of single-family, owner-occupied properties for eligible exterior improvements including:
If you reside within the funding area and are interested in applying for a grant, please follow these steps.
Online applications open at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 1, 2023. Deadline to apply is Monday, May 22, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Questions? Please contact the City’s Office of Planning and Economic Development at 217.789.2377 or email info.OPED@springfield.il.us.
The first round of funding has ended. Staff will be in touch with all that have submitted information. Please check back for future funding opportunities.
Does your Home reside within the City of Springfield's Cannabis Occupation District?
If you’re not sure, you can use the link below. To use the map, you simply enter an address or place in the search bar, and if it lands on green, then it’s within the City of Springfield's Cannabis Occupation District. Cannabis Occupation District Map
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Applications for the business grants are not yet available. If you would like to be notified when the applications become available, please fill out and submit the following information: