Effingham County Businesses -  Business Resiliency Grant Program

The object of the Business Resiliency program is to reimburse businesses for the durable permanent or semi-permanent equipment purchased or rented to prevent, prepare for, or respond to COVID-19.

• Were you in business on March 21, 2020?
• Are you currently in business?
• Do you have at least one employee?
• Did you buy or rent equipment to prevent, prepare for or respond to COVID-19?

If yes, your business might be eligible for a Business Resiliency Grant of up to $20,000.

Program Information                                                

Application                                         

FAQ                                                                                

View 9/12/23 Informational Webinar

View 9/12/23 Informational Webinar Slides

 EDA Census Poverty Viewer    (zoom into Effingham County, census tracts 9507 & 9508 automatically qualify)

Effingham County Income Limits

Applications closed September 22, 2023.

Questions?  Contact South Central Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission at 618-548-4234 or email Luke Eastin or Brooke Frederick.

Have completed applications and supporting documents ready?

Email to: Luke Eastin, South Central Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission 

Drop off at:  Effingham County Board Office, 101 N. Fourth St., Suite 301, Effingham, IL 62401

Mail to:  South Central Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission   120 Delmar Avenue, Salem, IL 62881-2000