Description
The State of Illinois is offering a grant opportunity for capital improvements to a community center located at 7950 South Emerald Avenue in Chicago. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life of Illinoisans. The grant will fund costs associated with capital and/or infrastructure improvements to the community center. The successful grantee will be required to report on the expenditure of funds and the specific improvements rendered as a result of this funding.
Key aspects of the project include:
• The grant is for $500,000
• The project must meet bondable requirements as set forth in 30 ILCS 425 The Build Illinois Bond Act
• The grantee must comply with all applicable provisions of state and federal laws and regulations
• The grantee must submit a project narrative that describes in detail the proposed project activities
• The grantee must provide a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with each utilized budget line
• The grantee must ensure compliance with the Business Enterprise Program for Minorities, Females, and Persons with Disabilities Act
• The grantee must comply with the Prevailing Wage Act and the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act
• The grantee must submit periodic performance and financial reports