August 5, 2026
Representatives of OAI embrace each other after learning that they would be rewarded with the NICI community Impact Grant Award. Photo by Dave Litterio.
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Nicor Illinois Community Investment delivers $600,000 in Impact Grants to amplify innovative economic development projects
Nicor Illinois Community Investment (NICI) has awarded four $150,000 Impact Grants to nonprofits in Rockford and South Suburban Cook County. These grants support projects fostering economic mobility, small business growth and workforce development programs.