Illinois Clean Ports Program - Deployment

The Illinois Clean Ports Program - Deployment is a non-competitive grant program funded by the US EPA's Clean Ports Program. The program aims to support the deployment of zero-emission freight-handling equipment and on-site solar generation and battery storage. The eligible applicants are six entities that were solicited through a public Call for Partners process in 2024 and worked with the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) to apply for a successful Clean Ports Deployment grant to the US EPA. The grant program is available to government organizations and for-profit organizations. The total funding available for this program is $85,016,180. • The program will support the deployment of zero-emission freight-handling equipment such as locomotives, trucks, forklifts, and more. • The program will also support on-site solar generation and battery storage. • The eligible applicants are required to comply with all applicable federal and state requirements. • The grant agreement will require grantees to certify that they shall comply with all provisions of the federal Internal Revenue Code and the Illinois Income Tax Act. • The grant agreement will also require grantees to adhere to the applicable Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements.