Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Rolling Application

The Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Rolling Application is a program designed to support units of local government in Illinois in adopting and implementing energy-efficient building codes. The program is part of the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, which was created by the Inflation Reduction Act. The program will provide financial support for education, community engagement, and technical assistance to help municipalities adopt the Illinois Stretch Energy Code. The goal of the program is to have 90 municipalities adopt the code over a five-year period, contributing to statewide emissions reductions and greater energy efficiency in both new and existing building stock. Key aspects of the program include: • The program is open to units of local government in Illinois, including cities, towns, and municipalities. • Applicants must register and pre-qualify through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal. • Selected applicants must also register with the federal SAM.gov and have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) assigned. • The program will provide up to $200,000 in funding per award, with a total of $3,239,770 available for the program. • Grantees will be responsible for ensuring all reporting requirements associated with the federal funding are met, including providing timely and accurate reporting to the Climate Bank.