Line Item - Capital Grants - IDNR (FY25)

The State of Illinois is offering capital grants to local governments, units of government, educational facilities, and not-for-profit organizations for specific miscellaneous purposes to manage, conserve, and protect Illinois' natural, recreational, and cultural resources. The grants are available for bondable expenditures adhering to the Build Illinois Bond Act. The funding source is the State of Illinois, and the funding amount is $4,000,000.00. The grants are non-competitive, and indirect costs are not allowed. The applicant must ensure compliance with the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative and report on its compliance. • The grant is available for capital improvements as defined within the annual appropriation bill. • The grant is governed by the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA). • The grantee must complete pre-award requirements, including authentication, registration, pre-qualification, fiscal and administrative risk assessment, and programmatic risk assessment. • The grantee must file quarterly status reports on the grant project. • The grantee must comply with the Illinois Works Apprenticeship Initiative and report on its compliance.