The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office invests millions of dollars annually in low-interest loans to business owners so they can start or enhance their businesses. We partner with eligible lenders to offer interest rate reductions to business owners large and small, and we have programs tailored to owners of child care facilities.

Choose the Employ Illinois category that’s right for you:
Large Business Owners

Small Business Owners

Child Care Providers

  
   

Employ Illinois gives business owners access to capital to start or enhance their businesses with the help of low- interest rate loans.

Opportunity Illinois backs low-interest loans to consumers and community development agencies to improve the quality of life in Illinois.

Cultivate Illinois helps farmers offset the rising cost of farming and encourages green business development.
Money Market Fund allows local government entities to pool their investments to gain a higher rate of return for their residents.
Online bill paying gives people with busy schedules a quick and convenient way to pay government bills and fees.