Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative can assist you in financing your project.  A number of programs exist that can address your financing needs. Below are some helpful guides to some of the available programs:

Finance a project in Illinois (Click for information on a variety of grants and loans available to business)

Low Interest Loan Funds - A variety of low interest loan funds are available in communities around the Cooperative's territory. Below is a list of those available:

• City of Barry                                                               
• Two Rivers RC&D                                              
• Two Rivers Regional Council
• City of Pittsfield                                                          
• Scott County Development Corporation
• Pike County Board                                                     
• City of Jacksonville
• Pike County CDC (click for loan application)             
• Tri County CDC

Incentives (Call for more information)

TIF District Communities     

• Barry                  
• Jacksonville    
• Pittsfield  
• South Jacksonville                                                                        

Enterprise Zones

• Jacksonville/Morgan County                                     
• Western Illinois Economic Development Authority

Bonding Authority

• WIEDA     
• CIEDA          

Venture Capital                                           

• KeyBridge Partners, Inc.

For additional assistance in accessing these programs, please contact:

Shawn Rennecker
Economic Development Director
Illinois Rural Electric Cooperative
Phone - (217)-243-8765
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