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Made in Illinois Grant Program
CSFA Number: 420-35-2365
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
04-1
Agency Contact
Joy Wolfe
217-558-2474
Joy.Wolfe@illinois.gov
Short Description
The purpose of this grant is to facilitate: (1) the adoption of productivity-enhancing processes or technology; and (2) the development of new and innovative products by small- and medium-sized manufacturers in Illinois. The successful grantee will be responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and selecting project applications from eligible Illinois manufacturing operations and for overseeing these projects to completion in compliance with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act, including providing technical assistance to entities that receive sub-grants. The successful grantee will be a pass-through entity and is required to manage all sub-grants to eligible organizations, including reporting on expenditures and project achievements.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Public Act 102-0698, Article 127, Section 40
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
Public Act 102-0698, Article 127, Section 40
Objective
The successful grantee will be responsible for soliciting, evaluating, and selecting project applications from eligible Illinois manufacturing operations and for overseeing these projects to completion in compliance with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act, including providing technical assistance to entities that receive sub-grants. The successful grantee will be a pass-through entity and is required to manage all sub-grants to eligible organizations, including reporting on expenditures and project achievements. The purpose of this grant is to facilitate: (1) the adoption of productivity-enhancing processes or technology; and (2) the development of new and innovative products by small- and medium-sized manufacturers in Illinois
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
No additional terms and conditions - standard capital terms.
Eligible Applicants
For-Profit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
a. Company must be primarily engaged in the manufacturing sector b. Company must employ 5 to 250 people c. Company must have operated in Illinois for at least three years, and had sales revenue in the previous year
Beneficiary Eligibility
A for-profit entity primarily engaged in the manufacturing sector, who has operated in Illinois for a minimum of three years.
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-based review reimbursement based on monthly reporting
Deadlines
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
15 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.as
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
Companies with 5 to 100 employees are subject to a 100% match. To receive the maximum $50,000 grant, the company will need to contribute at least an additional $50,000 towards the project. Companies with 101 – 250 employees are subject to a 200% match. To receive the maximum $50,000 grant, the company will need to contribute at least an additional $100,000 towards the project.
Uses and Restrictions
Capital bond eligible expenses
Reports
quarterly PPR and PFR
Audits
N/A
Records
N/A
Account Identification
971-42030-4900-0000
Obligations
$1.5M to be used during FY26
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
1 award for $1.5M
Program Accomplishments
current grant #23-041001 - ran by OET
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
Program Website
No program website
Example Projects
Made in Illinois Grant
Published Date
1/6/2023
GATA Exceptions
Other;
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2023 : $3,000,000
FY 2026 : $1,500,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
None
Agency IDGrantee NameComptroller NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
23-041001Illinois Manufacturing Excellence CenterILLINOIS MFG EXCELLENCE CENTER 07/01/202306/30/20261,735,000