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HB 2363

DCEO-CAPACITY BUILDING GRANTS

104th Regular Session Introduced by Camille Lilly

Illinois establishes DCEO capacity building grants to fund organizational development for nonprofits and businesses strengthening operational and economic capabilities.

Rule 19(a) / Re-referred to Rules Committee
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Bill Summary · HB 2363

Legislative bill overview

HB 2363 establishes a capacity building grant program administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). The bill allocates funds to support organizations in strengthening their operational, technical, and financial capabilities to better serve their communities and economic development missions.

Why is this important

Capacity building grants help nonprofits, small businesses, and community organizations afford professional development, technology upgrades, and infrastructure improvements they otherwise couldn't fund independently. This can expand economic opportunity in underserved areas and improve service delivery across Illinois.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding source and amount unclear: The bill text doesn't specify total appropriation, which raises questions about fiscal impact and budget sustainability
  • Grant recipient eligibility criteria: Without seeing detailed definitions, there may be debate over which organizations qualify and whether awards will be distributed equitably across regions
  • Administrative oversight: Questions about how DCEO will evaluate applications, prevent waste, and measure outcomes to justify public investment

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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