Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity to support planning and due diligence activities in Marion to advance new industrial sites with industrial and manufacturing economic development potential. The grant will support site readiness due diligence and planning needed to prepare 27 acres of future industrial property to attract private investment to Marion and new job opportunities in industrial sectors. The grantee will be required to document and report milestones achieved and other relevant outcomes of the grant. • Minimum acreage: 27 acres • Clear land title or options, right-of-way, and easements • Eligible entities: Governmental Regional Planning and Development Organization serving Franklin, Jackson, Jefferson, Perry, and Williamson Counties working in partnership with landowner • Current zoning: Industrial • The grantee will be required to submit periodic performance reports and financial reports • The grantee will be subject to fiscal and programmatic monitoring visits by the Department