Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction and Window Replacement (CLEAR-Win)
CLERWR
CSFA Number: 482-00-2926
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Public Health (482)
Agency Identification
IDPH: Office of Health Protection
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The CLEAR-Win Program aims to assist residential property owners of single-family homes and multi-unit properties to eliminate lead hazards in the homes through window replacement and remediation of other sources of lead.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Public Act 100-0461
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
77 IL Admin Code 843
Objective
To reduce childhood lead exposure by eliminating lead hazards in homes across IL and increase lead-safe housing.
UGA Program Terms
07/01/25-06/30/26
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Tax exempt and governmental agencies. Ideal applicant organizations may include, but not be limited to, local housing authorities, community action agencies, or local health departments.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Healthcare
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
In alignment with the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) and Federal Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), grantee entities must complete the GATA Pre-Award Requirements prior to receiving a grant award from the State of Illinois. Grantee Pre-Award Requirements can be found here: https://dph.portal.illinois.gov/opm/Grants-Management-and-Administration/Resources/Pages/GATA-Pre-Award-Requirements.aspx
Application Procedures
All grant applications are submitted through IDPH's Electronic Grants Administration and Management System (EGrAMS).
Criteria Selecting Proposals
An objective and merit-based grant review and evaluation process shall be conducted in EGrAMS to make the final program funding determinations for grant awards.
Award Procedures
An objective team shall review and evaluate applications and make final program determinations for funding. If an applicant is awarded a grant they will be notified via e-mail from EGrAMS.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
20-30 business days
Appeals
For competitive grants, only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. Appeals must be submitted in writing and in accordance with the grant application document through IDPH's Merit-Based Review Appeal Request Form available in the GATA section of the IDPH website (www.dph.illinois.gov/GATA).
Renewals
The CLEAR-Win grant is a three-year grant cycle competitively awarded in year 1 with the option of 2 years of non-competitive renewals. Funding for the subsequent renewal grant years shall be contingent upon applicant performance evaluation conducted by the Illinois Department of Public Health. Subsequent renewals are possible but not assured.
Uses and Restrictions
Delegate agency agreements to provide services in compliance with statutes and administrative rules.
Reports
Program progress reports shall be submitted to the Department quarterly, along with a final report annually.
Audits
Grantees must comply with annual audit requirements in accordance with GATA (https://dph.portal.illinois.gov/opm/Grants-Management-and-Administration/Pages/IARRMS.aspx)
Records
Grantee must comply with 2 CFR 200.334 and the UGA.
Account Identification
0971-48250-4900-0119
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
TBD
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction, and Window Replacement Program Act (77 IL Adm. Code 843), Lead Poisoning Prevention Code (77 Ill. Adm. Code 845)
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
IDPH Headquarters 525 West Jefferson, Springfield
Program Website
https://dph.partner.illinois.gov/communities/eh/lead/Pages/default.aspx
Example Projects
CLEAR-Win FY23-26
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2021 : $4,000,000
FY 2022 : $4,000,000
FY 2023 : $4,000,000
FY 2024 : $4,000,000
FY 2025 : $4,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
TOP 5 ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 65300214N | Elevate Energy | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2026 | 1,671,265 |
| 65300211N | City of Kewanee | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2026 | 630,000 |
| 65300215N | Ford County Public Health Department | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2026 | 532,615 |
| 65300217N | Mercer County Health Department | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2026 | 275,639 |
| 65300213N | County of Montgomery - Health Department | 07/01/2025 | 06/30/2026 | 268,211 |