A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Clay County, Illinois. As part of this mission, Departments of Education distribute grants and federal funding, including education block grants, Title I grants, and IDEA grants. They also award School Improvement Grants, Teacher Incentive Funds, and Pell Grants, in addition to other student loans and grants. Students, teachers, and educators can learn more about Clay County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.
Clay Chicago Department of Education Louisville IL 242 Church Street 62858 312-738-7110
Galesburg Department of Education Flora IL Lamson Street 62839 309-343-1151
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Clay County, Illinois. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Clay County local Chambers of Commerce as well as grants through multiple bureaus. It also provides market development awards for non-profit industries, including trade associations. Local Chambers of Commerce may also help member businesses secure Small Business Administration grants, business development grants, and economic development funding. Chambers of Commerce provide information about government grant programs on their websites.
Chamber of Commerce Flora IL 223 West Railroad Street 62839 618-662-5646
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Clay County, Illinois. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Clay County government grants, including grants for road, rail, transit, and port projects, as well as car and vanpool projects, bicycle and pedestrian facilities, and transit research and safety improvements. State Departments of Transportation provide grants for private operators, senior centers, non-profits, and transit systems. Clay County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Flora Transportation Department Flora IL 7762 Old Highway 50 62839 618-662-2967
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Clay County, Illinois. The federal VA, as well as local Clay County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Clay County VA also provides cemetery grants and supportive services grants for veterans and their families. VA grants both go to agencies, organizations, and individual veterans. The VA provides more information about government grants on its website.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Flora IL 128 East 2nd Street 62839 618-662-3999