Discover clear energy funding solutions for climate resilience.
The Illinois Finance Authority has been appointed as the Illinois Climate Bank, offering funding and programs to support communities in advancing clean energy and climate resilience. Explore in this webinar current and upcoming opportunities presented by the Illinois Climate Bank representatives, including:
- Discover the IFA's latest C-PACE program, offering building owners a unique financing option for energy projects through property tax assessments. Find out how your community can take advantage of this opportunity.
- Examine the opportunities with IFA's Grid Resilience Grants Funding, backed by $8 million annually from the Department of Energy. Find out how these funds will bolster microgrids, weatherization, and automation projects.
- Learn about the Illinois Climate Bank Bridge Loan program for solar and energy efficiency.
- Explore the Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Program Funding for Illinois.
- Uncover how the SSBCI offers low-interest loans, up to $2 million, to Illinois small businesses for climate projects like renewable energy and EV charging. Eligible borrowers include Socially and Economically Disadvantaged Individuals and Very Small Businesses.
- Get the latest information on energy, clean transportation, and climate funding applications.
Explore Additional Webinars in the Thriving Communities webinar series 2024:
These seminars are part of the Thriving Communities series presented by University of Illinois Extension to provide information on navigating federal grant applications, community inclusion, and strategic planning for energy and environmental initiatives.
All sessions are presented at Noon.
Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities and the Flood Mitigation Assistance Grant Programs | April 16
This free webinar, presented by University of Illinois Extension in collaboration with Prairie River Network, delves into the impending climate change hazards Illinois will confront. Participants will discover strategies for leveraging the federal BRIC grant to finance projects to mitigate these natural threats. The presentation will include Trent Ford's research on climate change in Southern Illinois and a discussion of the next round of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities grant.
Illinois Climate Bank: Funding Opportunities Exploration | May 21
The Illinois Finance Authority has been appointed as the Illinois Climate Bank, offering funding and programs to support communities in advancing clean energy and climate resilience. Explore in this webinar current and upcoming opportunities presented by the Illinois Climate Bank representatives.
