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Illinois Climate Bank Green Lending

Grantya researchSee program
Green lending programs for clean energy projects through the Illinois Climate Bank (formerly programs under the Illinois Finance Authority). The Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Round 3 closed April 17, 2026 — watch for a future round. The Climate Bank also administers Illinois green-lending and (where not affected by the federal GGRF litigation) certain EPA-funded programs.

Program details

Full Name
Illinois Climate Bank — Clean Energy Financing Programs
Type
state
Client Type
commercial
Project Types
solar, ev_charging, efficiency, general
Eligibility
Illinois-based entity (varies by specific program) | Clean energy project focus | Small Utility Planning Grant: municipal or cooperative utilities only | Contact for current lending programs: climatebank@il-fa.com
Status
open
Contact
climatebank@il-fa.com
Stackable With
federal_itc_solar, section_48e, il_cpace
State
IL
Notes
The IL Climate Bank is the state-level green bank. It may offer below-market-rate financing for clean energy projects. Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Round 3 closed April 17, 2026 — monitor for a future round. Contact climatebank@il-fa.com for current program availability.
Source: Grantya research. Always confirm current terms on the official program page.

Where it applies

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