LaSalle County Government Grants (Illinois)

A Department of Education is a federal or state agency that provides leadership, develops policy, and awards funding for public schools in LaSalle 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 LaSalle County government grants issued by the Department of Education on its website.

Oglesby Illinois Department of Education Oglesby IL 755 Bennett Avenue 61348 708-484-6200


A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in LaSalle County, Illinois. The federal VA, as well as local LaSalle County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The LaSalle 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.

Catholic War Veterans of USA LaSalle IL 356 North 2969th Road 61301 815-223-7858

Illinois Veterans Home LaSalle IL 1015 Oconor Avenue 61301 815-223-0303

La Salle Veterans of Foreign Wars LaSalle IL 2325 Donahue Street 61301 815-223-6665

LaSalle County Veterans Assistance Ottawa IL 119 West Madison Street, 103a 61350 815-433-1761

Ottawa Veterans Affairs Department Ottawa IL 700 Centennial Drive 61350 815-434-0113

Veterans of Foreign Wars Streator IL 305 East Hickory Street 61364 815-673-1492

Veterans of Foreign Wars Ottawa IL 1501 La Salle Street 61350 815-433-2470

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 4079 Mendota IL 610 6th Street 61342 815-539-6466

A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in LaSalle County, Illinois. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to LaSalle 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.

Illinois River Area Chamber Marseilles IL 135 Washington Street 61341 815-795-2323

Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce Peru IL 1320 Peoria Street 61354 815-223-0227

Illinois Valley Area Chamber of Commerce LaSalle IL 300 Bucklin Street 61301 815-223-0227

Mendota Chamber of Commerce Mendota IL 800 Washington Street 61342 815-539-6507

Ottawa Area Chamber-Commerce Ottawa IL 633 La Salle Street 61350 815-433-0084

Streator Chamber of Commerce Streator IL 320 East Main Street 61364 815-672-2921


A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in LaSalle County, Illinois. The federal Department of Transportation offers several LaSalle 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. LaSalle County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.

La Salle County Highway Department Ottawa IL 1400 North 27th Road 61350 815-434-0743

Ottawa Transportation Department Ottawa IL 700 East Norris Drive 61350 815-434-6131

Ottawa Transportation Department-Garage Ottawa IL 1620 Porter Street 61350 815-434-8400

Rutland Township Office Marseilles IL 2835 East 24th Road 61341 815-795-5046


A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in LaSalle 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 LaSalle County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund LaSalle County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.

La Salle County Housing Authority LaSalle IL 1040 2nd Street 61301 815-223-6586

LaSalle County Housing Authority Streator IL 609 North Everett Street 61364 815-672-6271

LaSalle County Housing Authority Ottawa IL 900 Paul Street, Ste 101 61350 815-434-5830

Mendota Housing Authority Mendota IL 701 Meadowview Drive 61342 815-539-5013

Peru Housing Authority Peru IL 705 Calhoun Street 61354 815-223-0545