The Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets Capital Grant Program (“Rebuild Downtowns & Main Streets”) will provide grants of up to $3 million to support improvements and encourage investment in commercial corridors and downtowns that have experienced disinvestment, particularly in communities hardest-hit by COVID-19.

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Fiscal Year 2020 appropriation bill (Public Act 101-0029) enacted by the Illinois General Assembly

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The intent of this program is to facilitate capital projects that make economically challenged downtown areas and commercial corridors more attractive for private investment, generate short-term and long-term employment opportunities, and improve quality of life in the community through high-quality infrastructure and amenities.

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Information about the Program Specific Terms and requirements can be found within the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Public Housing Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses;

Eligible applicants include units of local government, non-profit organizations, and private businesses. Projects must meet bondable requirements set forth in 30 ILCS 425 Build Illinois Bond Act, as summarized below. Allowable expenses include but are not limited to: - architectural planning and engineering design; - site selection; - land and building acquisition; - demolition (in preparation for additional work); - site preparation and improvement; - utility work; - new construction of buildings and structures; - reconstruction or improvement of existing buildings or structure; - original furnishings and durable equipment; - replacement of currently utilized assets by a better asset; - expansion of existing buildings or facilities. Unallowable expenses include but are not limited to: - Operational and administrative expenses; - Lease payments for rental of equipment or facilities; - Costs of staff or resident labor and material; - Expenditures to acquire or construct temporary facilities; - Purchase of automobiles, trucks, farm equipment, boats or rolling stock; - Livestock or laboratory animals; - Unpredictable or unusual legal expenses; - Costs for archaeological digs, research or exploration

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Project Grants

Economic Development

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A standard application package must be submitted and reviewed by the Department. Each package should contain the following items: 1. Uniform Grant Application 2. Uniform Capital Budget 3. Conflict of Interest Disclosure 4. Mandatory Disclosures 5. Project Narrative Grant proposals will be reviewed on a competitive basis. Each proposal will be scored on a 100- point scale. DCEO shall consider the following criteria when evaluating the application submittal: • Need: Up to 25 points will be awarded to the applicant that can demonstrate the need for capital investment in the project’s commercial corridor or downtown area. • Capacity: Up to 35 points will be awarded to the applicant which demonstrates the ability to successfully complete the proposed capital improvement project. • Quality: Up to 40 points will be awarded to the applicant that the demonstrates the value of the proposed project to businesses and residents in the community and clearly and appropriately addresses questions and considerations posed by this notice of funding opportunity.

Application materials must be submitted to the Department via electronic form at: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/5e7936176fb040c8b89e04f9704551bf. The Department is under no obligation to review applications that do not comply with the above requirements.

DCEO may take into account the geographic distribution of projects and eligibility under each of the respective funding sources for this NOFO, in addition to grantee score, when making award determinations.

Merit-based Review. Disbursements via working capital advance (if needed) & reimbursement per submitted financial reports approved

11:59 pm 1-10-2022

The Department anticipates sending Notices of State Award by approximately three months after the application deadline, but reserves the right to issue a reduced award, or not to issue any award. The date of any actual award will depend upon multiple factors including specifics of the review necessary based on the details of the funded projects.

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Eligible applicants, except for units of local government, must commit to providing a 50% match to be considered for this grant opportunity. This match can come from the applicant’s own resources, other private funds, or through grants from foundations or units of government (excluding the State of Illinois). Units of government are not required to provide matching funds but including matching funds may improve the chances of receiving an award.

Projects must be located in a commercial corridor or downtown area with multiple public-facing commercial establishments. Eligible projects include -- but are not limited to -- new construction or rehabilitation of the following: • Roads, parking, sidewalks, and bike paths • Public spaces, such as parks and plazas, including lighting and landscaping • Sustainable investment or modernization of structures in disrepair • Mixed-use development or transit-oriented development that includes affordable housing

Successful grantees will be required to submit Periodic Performance Reports (PPRs) and Periodic Financial Reports (PFRs) electronically to their assigned grant manager on at least a quarterly basis. Grantees will also be subject to monitoring and audit requirements. Grantees must comply with all applicable Illinois statutes and administrative requirements, including those related to COVID-19 mitigation efforts.

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standard 3-yr records retention policy as referenced in the executed Grant Agreements.

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50000000

250,000 - 3,000,000

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Federal Guidance of 2 CFR 200; the Illinois Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (30 ILCS 708); the Illinois Administrative Rules for the State Administration of the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (44 Ill. Adm. Code, Subtitle F, Chapter 1, Part 7000).

Statewide

500 East Monroe, Springfield IL 62701

https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pages/2560-2019.aspx

420-27-2729

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9/10/2021

FY 2021 : $3,000,000
FY 2024 : $20,000,000