A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in Lawrence County, Illinois. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to Lawrence 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 Lawrenceville IL 619 12th Street 62439 618-943-3516
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in Lawrence County, Illinois. The federal VA, as well as local Lawrence County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The Lawrence 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.
Illinois Veterans Affairs Department Lawrenceville IL 313 State Street 62439 618-943-6189
Veterans of Foreign Wars Lawrenceville IL 511 12th Street 62439 618-943-2244