A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in Knox 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 Knox County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.
North Greene Department of Education Galesburg IL 815 Ella Street 61401 217-374-2842
A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Knox County, Illinois. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Knox 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.
Abingdon Illinois Chamber of Commerce Abingdon IL 106 North Monroe Street 61410 309-462-2629
Galesburg Area Chamber of Commerce Galesburg IL 185 South Kellogg Street 61401 309-343-1194
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in Knox County, Illinois. The federal Department of Transportation offers several Knox 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. Knox County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Illinois Department of Transportation Galesburg IL 1393 Knox Highway 9 61401 309-289-4712
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in Knox 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 Knox County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund Knox County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Knox County Housing Authority Galesburg IL 255 West Tompkins Street 61401 309-342-8129
Knox County Housing Authority Abingdon IL 300 North Jefferson Street 61410 309-462-5220
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Knox County, Illinois. The federal VA, as well as local Knox County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Knox 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.
Knox County Veterans Assistance Galesburg IL 121 South Prairie Street, 3 61401 309-345-3845
US Department Of Veteran Affairs Galesburg Galesburg IL 387 East Grove Street 61401 309-343-0311
Veterans Affairs Department Galesburg IL 362 North Linwood Road 61401 309-343-2510
Veterans Affairs Department Galesburg IL 149 North Broad Street 61401 309-343-2510
Veterans of Foreign Wars Galesburg IL 1001 Michigan Avenue, 2 61401 309-342-1181