Governor JB Pritzker and the Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS) announced the 30 local community and government organizations across the state that will receive a combined $20 million to maximize Illinois’ success in the 2020 Census. The grants are the largest Census investment made by any state in 2019. The 30 organizations will serve as Regional Intermediaries for the 2020 Census. Over the next several weeks, Regional Intermediaries will select local organizations within their region and make additional grants. This will ensure funding goes directly to organizations that are on the front lines and best equipped to connect with Illinoisans in urban, rural and other hard-to-reach communities. The Regional Intermediaries chosen for the 2020 Census include:

Community Assistance Programs – $1,000,000

Habilitative Systems Inc -$2,350,000

Illinois Action for Children – $1,000,000

Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights – $2,000,000 

Puerto Rican Cultural Center -$215,000

Pilsen Wellness Center Inc $135,000

Rincon Family Services – $1,000,000

The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois – $200,000

YWCA Metropolitan Chicago – $1,000,000

Learn more about the 2020 Census in Illinois at census.illinois.gov.