Chicago Construction News staff writer
Illinois is offering $50 million in grants to help Federally Qualified Health Centers and look-alikes expand or renovate their facilities, Gov. J.B. Pritzker has announced.
The community health center construction grants, part of the Rebuild Illinois Capital Program, aim to increase access to health care in underserved and rural areas. Eligible providers can apply for up to $3 million to enhance patient care, expand facility capacity, or update infrastructure.
“While the federal government strips essential healthcare funding from communities in need, Illinois is stepping up to support accessible, high-quality healthcare for families across the state,” Pritzker said in a recent statement. “With these Rebuild Illinois grants, providers will have the opportunity to enhance their facilities, improve care for their communities, and support our state’s tireless efforts to fight against healthcare disparities.”
The grants will be administered by the Capital Development Board in collaboration with the Illinois Department of Public Health. TJ Edwards, executive director of the Capital Development Board, said the program supports both new and improved infrastructure and equitable access to essential services.
“Rebuild Illinois not only supports new and improved infrastructure but also ensures communities in need have access to essential services,” Edwards said. “These capital investments continue to provide Illinoisans with equitable and reliable facilities that will improve health outcomes.”
Previous grants have funded projects including adding medical exam rooms, expanding dental clinics, renovating laboratory space, installing electronic signage, and replacing facility roofs.
More information and eligibility requirements can be found within the online grant application.
