A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Edgar 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 Edgar County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.
Paris Paris IL 1000 South Central Avenue 61944 217-465-4644
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Edgar County, Illinois. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Edgar 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. Edgar County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Edgar County Highway Engineer Paris IL 12637 East 950th Road 61944 217-465-4139
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Edgar County, Illinois. At the federal level, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) operates over 20 government grant programs, including affordable housing development grants, community and economic development grants, fair housing grants, and rental assistance grants. HUD also offers Edgar County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Edgar County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Edgar County Housing Authority Paris IL 602 Highland Drive 61944 217-465-8458
Edgar County Housing Authority Kansas IL WATER St 61933 217-948-5172
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Edgar County, Illinois. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Edgar 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.
The Paris Area Chamber of Commerce & Tourism Paris IL 105 North Central Avenue 61944 217-465-4179
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Edgar County, Illinois. The federal VA, as well as local Edgar County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Edgar 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 Paris IL 601 West Court Street 61944 217-466-3110