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Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation Historical Grant Programs.
The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation funded thousands of Illinois clean-energy and natural-area projects before ceasing operations in December 2024.
Overview
What it does.
This record prevents users from mistaking old ICECF grant references for current funding. The official site remains useful for award history, but no new application is available.
Best for: Historical research into prior Illinois clean-energy grants and funded project examples.
Eligibility
Who and what may qualify.
Eligible applicants
- Historically, Illinois schools, municipalities, local governments, and nonprofits
Eligible uses
- Historically, energy efficiency, renewable energy, net-zero facilities, and natural-area projects
Application
How to start.
- Do not apply; the foundation ceased operations.
- Use current utility, Illinois Shines, Illinois Solar for All, or public clean-energy programs instead.
Timing: Foundation operations ceased in December 2024.
Planning notes
Limits to account for.
- The foundation has ceased operations and offers no current grants.
Not applicable to new projects.
Evidence
Official sources.
- Grants AwardedIllinois Clean Energy Community Foundation · accessed 2026-07-10