Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Program - Fourth Round

The Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) program, funded by a $430 M federal award, is offering a competitive Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant (fourth round) to municipal and cooperative electric utilities in Illinois. Up to $200,000 may be awarded per applicant, with a total program budget of $1.8 M. Grantees will develop clean‑energy planning studies, procurement strategies, and integrated resource plans to help utilities transition to renewable energy and meet state climate goals. Indirect costs are allowable subject to a negotiated NICRA or de‑minimis rate, and a cash match is not required. Applications must be submitted through the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) portal and comply with federal reporting requirements, including semi‑annual performance reports and quarterly financial reports. Technical assistance sessions are offered, and all questions are to be submitted via email. • Eligible applicants: municipal and cooperative electric utilities (or entities authorized to act on their behalf) in Illinois. • Funding: up to $200 k per award; total program ceiling $1.8 M. • No cash match required; indirect costs permitted with proper rate. • Deliverables: clean‑energy planning documents, procurement recommendations, integrated resource plans, and required reporting. • Timeline: submission dates not listed; selection decision communicated within 45 days of deadline. • Contact: Phelan Simkus, Grants Manager, climatebank@il‑fa.com, (312) 651‑1322.