Independent Illinois grocery stores and co-ops (under 500 employees, up to four stores) can be reimbursed $25,000–$250,000 for new energy-efficient refrigeration, HVAC and lighting, with a 25% match.
Reimbursement grants of $25,000 to $250,000 for existing independently owned for-profit, cooperative or nonprofit grocery stores to buy and install new energy-efficient refrigeration, HVAC and lighting. Stores do not have to be in food deserts. Applicants provide a 25% match, and the NOFO is a general announcement with no specific application due date.
Existing independently owned grocers or cooperatives with fewer than 500 employees and no more than 4 grocery stores
Energy-efficient investments in existing bricks-and-mortar operations in Illinois
Store classified as a supermarket or other grocery retailer (NAICS 445110), meat retailer (44524), fruit and vegetable retailer (44523) or fish and seafood retailer (44525)
No more than 30% of revenue from alcohol and tobacco; must accept SNAP and WIC; must sell unprocessed fresh foods
25% match of total project costs; GATA pre-qualification required
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