Land & Building Acquisition

The State of Illinois is offering a grant opportunity for land and building acquisition, capital improvements, infrastructure improvements, and construction on new and/or existing property. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life of Illinoisans. The successful grantee will be required to report on the expenditure of funds and the specific improvements rendered as a result of this funding. The grant is limited to $2,500,000 and is funded via state funds. Key aspects of the grant include: • The grant is for a non-profit organization that provides art programs, art residency, and art classes. • The grant is for a specific project located at 5020 South Cornell Avenue in Chicago. • The grantee must comply with various laws and regulations, including the Prevailing Wage Act and the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act. • The grantee must submit periodic performance and financial reports. • The grantee must have an open-door policy for monitoring visits by the Department.