Community College MTA for Expansion and Renovation

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity to provide grants for the expansion and renovation of community colleges in Illinois. The goal of the program is to increase overnight stays in paid accommodations. Eligible applicants include counties, municipalities, not-for-profit organizations, and local promotion groups. The grant will provide matching funds for promotional activities such as travel-related materials, media, billboards, web sites, market research, and travel/trade shows. • The grant program will provide up to 50% of the total project cost. • The grant program will allow reimbursement of pre-award costs if they are incurred on or after July 1, 2026. • The grant program will require grantees to submit periodic performance and financial reports. • The grant program will require grantees to have an open-door policy allowing periodic visits by Department monitors.