Land & Building Acquisition

The State of Illinois is offering a grant opportunity for land and building acquisition, with the goal of improving the quality of life for Illinoisans. The grant is funded through the Build Illinois Bond Act and has a total amount of $550,000. Eligible applicants must be non-profit organizations that meet specific criteria, including having a valid FEIN number, UEI number, and SAM.gov registration. The application package must include a project narrative, budget, conflict of interest disclosure, and other required documents. The grant will be awarded on a competitive basis, with applications scored on a 100-point scale based on capacity, economic impact, need, and quality. • The grant is for capital improvements, including land acquisition, infrastructure improvements, construction, and site renovations. • The grant is limited to bondable capital expenditures as described in the Build Illinois Bond Act. • Indirect costs, general operation overhead, and administrative expenses are not allowed for coverage by bond funds. • The grantee will be required to report on the expenditure of funds and the specific improvements rendered as a result of this funding. • The grantee must comply with all applicable provisions of state and federal laws and regulations, including those related to nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and equal employment opportunity.