Illinois Recycling Grants Programs

These programs are administered through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Energy and Recycling Division. Projects that demonstrate the public economic benefit of job creation and/or job retention, especially projects within economically disadvantaged areas, and those providing work opportunities for physically and mentally disabled individuals are given extra consideration under this program. 

Traditional Recycling Collections and Processing-Applications deadline TBA
Governmental organizations, for-profit businesses, and not-for-profit organizations are eligible to apply to this program. The purpose of this program is to increase the self-sufficiency of Illinois' recycling industry, the create and/or retain employment opportunities, divert post-consumer recyclable commodities from Illinois landfills, and increase the quantity of materials recycled in Illinois. Applicants are eligible to receive $60,000-$120,000, depending on project criteria.

Computer and Electronics Recycling-Application deadline TBA
DCEO is seeking applications from governmental organizations, for-profit businesses, and not-for-profit organizations for the purposes of diverting computers, cathode ray tube (CRT) devices and electronic equipment from Illinois landfills for reuse and recycling, increasing the quantity of materials recycled in Illinois, and increasing the self-sufficiency of Illinois' recycling industry. Applicants are eligible to receive $60,000-$75,000.

For additional information about NCICG's recycling programs check out our Recycling/ Waste Management page.  You may also contact us at 815/875-3396 .