Illinois awards $1.35 million in grants to support small and mid-sized manufacturers

SPRINGFIELD, Ill., (KBSI) — Gov. JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) announced Tuesday that 29 small and mid-sized manufacturers across Illinois will receive a combined $1.35 million in capital grant funding.

The grants, awarded through the Made in Illinois Grant Program, will support strategic projects that drive innovation, increase productivity and enhance competitiveness.

The program, administered by the Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center (IMEC), provides matching grants of up to $50,000.

This year’s recipients employ a combined 1,120 individuals and represent a total investment of over $38.3 million statewide.

The Made in Illinois Grant Program was launched in 2024 and has provided a total of $3.085 million in capital grant funding to 69 small and mid-sized manufacturers in Illinois.