A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Jasper 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 Jasper County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.
Jasper County Community Unit 1 Department of Education Newton IL 306 West Jourdan Street 62448 618-783-3517
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Jasper County, Illinois. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Jasper 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 Newton IL 207 East Jourdan Street 62448 618-783-3399
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Jasper County, Illinois. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Jasper 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. Jasper County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Newton Transportation Department Newton IL 1700 West Jourdan Street 62448 618-783-2042
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Jasper County, Illinois. The federal VA, as well as local Jasper County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Jasper 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 Newton IL 106 North Van Buren Street 62448 618-783-2123