Land & Building Acquisition

The State of Illinois is offering a grant opportunity for land and building acquisition, with the goal of improving the quality of life for Illinoisans. The grant is funded by the State of Illinois and has a total estimated program funding of $250,000. The grant is limited to capital improvement expenses and is funded via bond funds. Indirect costs, general operation overhead, and administrative expenses are not allowed for coverage by bond funds. The grant requires a standard application package, which includes a uniform grant application, uniform budget, conflict of interest disclosure, mandatory disclosure, project narrative, W-9 form, and IRS letter. The application package must be submitted electronically and received no later than 5:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025. • The grant is open to non-profit organizations headquartered in Cook County. • The grant requires a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number and registration in the System for Award Management (SAM). • The grant has specific requirements for procurement, grant award payment, and reporting. • The grant is subject to fiscal and programmatic monitoring visits by the Department. • The grant requires compliance with various laws and regulations, including the Illinois Human Rights Act, the Public Works Employment Discrimination Act, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.