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Schneider Announces $110,000 Federal Grant for COVID Recovery Awarded to Lake County Partners to Fuel Economic Development

February 3, 2021

Federal Funds Will Create Jobs and Strengthen the Economy in Lake County

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL — Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL10) announced a $110,048 grant award to Lake County Partners, a non-profit organization that leads economic development in Lake County. The grant was awarded by the Economic Development Administration as part of the CARES Act to fund updates to Lake County's Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS).

The CEDS plan will help the region recover from the COVID-19 pandemic by creating a new economic development vision for the area. Long-term, the funding used to update the CEDS plan will create and retain more jobs, attract private investment, and bolster local economic resiliency.

"The pandemic has caused great damage to our local economy, shuttering businesses and sending workers home," said Congressman Brad Schneider. "I'm thrilled that CARES Act funding is making this investment in our area and in our long-term economic health. I commend Lake County Partners for its strategic efforts to improve our future economic resiliency, and I will continue doing everything I can to invest in our local economy and get people back to work."

"Updating the CEDS is an important part of our larger efforts to help businesses thrive," said Lake County Partners president and CEO Kevin Considine. "In creating this roadmap, we will dial in on a long-term vision that represents local business interests, strengthens key industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing, and provides support to our municipal partners as they balance the needs of the larger community. We are thrilled to accept this grant, and eager to get to work on this project to benefit Lake County."

About Federal Grants:

Congressman Schneider's office is available to help Tenth District applicants seeking information or assistance applying for federal grants. Please contact the office in Lincolnshire at (847) 383-4870 to learn more.