on May 20, 2025
City of Venice Named Illinois Grocery Initiative Grantee
City of Venice Named Illinois Grocery Initiative Grantee
Congratulations to the grocery project leaders in Venice, Champaign, Roodhouse, Marion, Aledo, Rockford, and Galesburg on securing $10 million in funding through the Illinois Grocery Initiative! These grants will help combat food deserts across the state by supporting the construction and renovation of new grocery stores, as well as covering many first-year operational costs.
HR&A is proud to have supported the Venice Revitalization Project in preparing their successful grant application. We’re excited to see how a municipally-owned grocery store can expand access to affordable, healthy food for the residents of Venice!