Description
The State of Illinois is offering a grant opportunity for the installation and/or replacement of utilities. The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life of Illinoisans. Eligible applicants must be a municipality located in Cook County with a population between 20,000 and 25,000 according to the 2010 US Census. The successful grantee will be required to report on the expenditure of funds and the specific improvements rendered as a result of this funding.
Key aspects of the project include:
• The grant program is utilizing state funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly.
• The total amount of grant funds for this award is $1,000,000.
• Applicants must submit a project narrative that describes in detail the proposed project activities.
• The project narrative should include enough information for DCEO to understand the scope of the project, including a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with each utilized budget line.
• A detailed breakdown of tasks and an estimated project timeline are also required.