A Chamber of Commerce promotes economic development and business activity, either at the federal, state, or local level in White County, Illinois. The U.S. Department of Commerce provides government grants to White 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.
Carmi Chamber of Commerce Carmi IL 225 East Main Street 62821 618-382-7606
Grayville Chamber of Commerce Grayville IL 102 South Court Street 62844 618-375-7518
A Housing Authority provides low-income rental housing, rental assistance programs, and other housing assistance for eligible individuals and families in White 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 White County supportive housing and services grants. Housing Authority grants can help fund White County low-income housing, local housing assistance programs, and provide grants for housing assistance such as Section 8.
Grayville Housing Authority Grayville IL 217 North Main Street 62844 618-375-7524
White County Housing Authority Crossville IL 500 4th Street 62827 618-966-3868
A Department of Transportation is a state or federal agency that plans and develops transportation systems and infrastructure in White County, Illinois. The federal Department of Transportation offers several White 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. White County government grant information is available on the Department of Transportation website.
Transportation Department Enfield Enfield IL 611 North 1st Street 62835 618-963-2812
A Veterans Affairs Department provides services to veterans, including veterans from the Armed Forces and Reserves in White County, Illinois. The federal VA, as well as local White County branches, provide government grants for veterans in rural areas, homeless providers grants, community agency grants, and nurse retention grants. The White 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 Post 3851 Carmi IL 406 East Main Street 62821 618-382-5480