national markets, to create new jobs, and to make a significant contribution to the economic diversity and the technology base of Delaware's communities. Money can be used to establish patents, develop business plans, and begin the commercialization process. A match is required for investments, but sweat equity is considered. Contact: Delaware Innovation Fund 100 West 10th St., Suite 413 Wilmington, DE 19801 302-777-1616 Illinois $1.6 For Illinois Job Training The Industrial Training Program (ITP) assists companies in meeting their employee training needs. There are two ways employers can access state training funds available through ITP. One way is for individual employers to apply for grant funds to assist with training the employees. The second way is through the Multi-Company Training Project that allows companies with common employee training needs to join together. Contact: Office of Industrial Training Department of Commerce and Community Affairs 620Adams St. Springfield, IL 62701 217- 785-6284 http://www.commerce.state.il.us/workforce/ITP/ITP_home.htm Used Tire Grants The Used Tire Recovery Unit's mission is to develop self-sustaining markets for used and waste tires. The program offers funding in the form of grants and loans for projects which reuse, recycle, or recover energy from used tires. Contact: Used Tire Recovery Unit Bureau of Energy and Recycling Illinois Department of Commerce and Community Affairs 620 Adams St. Springfield, IL 62701
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