Illinois State Senator Robert Peters

NEW! Tourism Attractions & Festivals Grant Program

Details: Category: Constituent Resources; Thursday, September 08, 2022 02:13 PM

NEW! Tourism Attractions & Festivals Grant Program

What: The Tourism Attraction and Festivals Grant program will help develop new or enhance existing tourism attractions located across the state – including but not limited to museums, state parks, historical sites, events, performances, and festivals. The funds may be utilized for capital projects, equipment, training, transportation, housing, receptions, entertainment, photography, temporary housing, and interpretive programs. The goal of the program is to attract additional visitors and overnight stays that will bring foot traffic to communities across Illinois.

Potential Applicants: Units of local government, nonprofits, local promotion groups, and businesses.

How Much: $15 million total. $5 million for festivals and events, and $10 million for attractions. Awards range from $15,000 to $500,000. Matching not required for nonprofits and local governments, but preference will be given to those providing matching funds. 75% match required for businesses.

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NEW! Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Details: Category: Constituent Resources; Thursday, September 08, 2022 02:09 PM

NEW! Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

What: The State of Illinois is committed to ensuring that all Illinois residents have access to careers in the construction industry and building trades, especially those who have been historically underrepresented. Community-based organizations can apply for grant funding to recruit, prescreen, and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training that help underrepresented populations successfully transition into full apprenticeship programs in construction and building trades.

Potential Applicants: Non-profits, including public colleges or universities.

How Much: $15 million total, grants will range between $200,000 and $550,000. $8m for new programs, $7m for contract extensions.

Deadline: September 27^th, 2022.

Apply: Apply HERE.

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Cook County Hiring Event

Details: Category: Constituent Resources; Thursday, September 08, 2022 01:58 PM

Senator Robert Peters Joins Fight Corporate Monopolies’ Task Force

Details: Category: Press Releases; Thursday, September 08, 2022 10:14 AM

Washington, D.C. — With growing momentum sweeping across the United States to rein in the power of dominant corporations, State Senator Robert Peters announces the launch of Fight Corporate Monopolies Task Force, a new coalition of state and local leaders leading the charge.

“Corporate monopolies extract wealth from working class communities, particularly communities of color,” said Peters (D-Chicago). “Companies like Amazon make deals in the shadows that dangerously fluctuate prices, suppress wages and propel a race to the bottom. We have to fight back against the unchecked power corporate monopolies exploit and the illusion that if we don’t give into that power, then we’re blocking economic development.”

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Robert Peters
State Senator, 13th District