Community College MTA for Expansion and Renovation
CSFA Number: 420-00-2361
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
31-1
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The intent of this grant is to provide funding to a community college within Will County, Illinois for the renovation and expansion of existing facilities to create a 22,225 square foot Manufacturing Training Academy.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Build Illinois Bond Fund 30 ILCS 425
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
To support the renovation and expansion of an existing facility in the creation of a manufacturing training academy. The purpose of this grant is to support the grantee in the development of a facility located within Will County, IL. The facility will be approximately 22,225 square feet, with the estimated total project cost of $20 - $22M. The MTA will support both credit and non-credit workforce education, servicing as a centralized hub for high-demand technical training. The MTA will deliver scalable, industry-driven training that meets immediate employer needs while building long-term career pathways for students.
UGA Program Terms
No additional terms and conditions - standard capital terms.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Illinois community college districts located in the regions outlined in the NOFO and consortiums including one or more community college districts located in the regions outlined in NOFO.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
submission to Smartsheet
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Merit Review - highest scoring candidate
Award Procedures
Merit review
Reimbursement based on quarterly reporting
Deadlines
30 Days from NOFO Posting Date
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
30-60 Days
Appeals
The Merit Based Review process is subject to appeal. However, competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Department within 14 calendar days from the date of the denial letter. The written appeal shall include the name and address of the appealing party, the identification of the grant and a statement of reasons for the appeal. To file an appeal, applicants must submit the appeal in writing and in accordance with the Merit-Based Application Review Appeals Process listed on the Grant Opportunities page of the DCEO website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pages/MeritAppReview.aspx.
Uses and Restrictions
Capital bond eligible expenses
Reports
Quarterly PPR and PFR
Account Identification
971-42045-4900-0699
Obligations
$20M starting in FY27
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
1 award for $20M
Program Accomplishments
23-311001, 24-311002, and 24-311001
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661, 1011 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62704, 1020 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62704
Published Date
10/27/2020
GATA Exceptions
Indirect Cost Rate; Uniform Agreement; Other;
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2021 : $15,000,000
FY 2026 : $24,000,000
FY 2027 : $20,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
| Details | FY27-1 | Not Applicable | 05/27/2026 - 06/26/2026 : 5:00 PM |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Comptroller Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 24-311002 | Kankakee Community College District 520 | KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 02/01/2024 | 01/31/2027 | 7,000,000 |
| 24-311001 | Kankakee Community College District 520 | KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE | 02/01/2024 | 01/31/2027 | 5,000,000 |