Description
The State of Illinois is offering a grant opportunity for site improvements at Prairie Park and Weaver Park in Urbana. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life of Illinoisans by funding costs associated with capital improvements and/or infrastructure improvements. The grant is limited to $3,500,000 and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Applicants must submit a project narrative, budget, and other required documents. The grant will be awarded for a period of time necessary to complete the project, and grantees will be required to report on their progress and expenditures.
• The grant is limited to capital improvement expenses 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 comply with various state and federal laws and regulations, including the Prevailing Wage Act and the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act.
• The grantee will be required to submit periodic performance and financial reports, and to maintain an open-door policy for monitoring visits by the Department.