CHICAGO – State Senator Lakesia Collins announced $160,000 in state grant funding has been awarded to support an affordable housing development in the 5th Senate District.
“This funding focuses on efficiency-centered building upgrades and development projects that support our communities, including upgrades that expand access to local affordable housing,” said Collins (D-Chicago). “We are putting our fair share toward supporting sustainable developments and ensuring equitable opportunities are available to all communities.”
The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program delivers seed and pre-development funding to equity-eligible contractors, nonprofits and cooperatives working on renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in low-income and historically disadvantaged communities. The program is a critical part of the state’s work to expand access to clean energy while reducing systemic barriers to development.
In Collins’ district, the grant will support the rehabilitation and development of affordable housing units at a multifamily property located at 1226 S. St. Louis Ave., bringing $160,000 to the community.
“We want our communities to be responsibly built with housing that is reliably available to residents,” said Collins. “I will continue fighting for the residents of the 5th District and underserved communities who need direct investment.”
The full list of this round’s grant recipients can be found here. Application information for the next round of funding, open now through Dec. 31, can be found here.
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