Regulatory & Program
Illinois Shines Mentorship Program Registration Closes August 28
Illinois Shines · Aug 26
What happened
Registration for the Illinois Shines 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort closes on August 28, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. CPT. The opportunity is open to Approved Vendors and Designees certified as Equity Eligible Contractors, Small and Emerging Businesses, or diverse-owned enterprises.
Why it matters
The program supports entities seeking to build operational capacity and meet state equity requirements within the Illinois market. Qualifying firms must submit their registrations by the deadline to secure participation for the 2026-27 fall cycle.
illinoisillinois-shinesequity-eligible-contractcompliance
Original source
Illinois Shines
Reminder: Registration for 2026-27 Mentorship Program Fall Cohort Closes Friday, August 28, 2026