Installation and/or Replacement of Utilities
CSFA Number: 420-27-2662
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
20-3
Agency Contact
David Parr
217-524-5199
david.parr@illinois.gov
Short Description
The Governor and the General Assembly direct the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to administer grants for specific miscellaneous purposes to bolster the state’s economy, promote a clean environment, and improve the overall quality of life throughout the state of Illinois. This grant program is available to any entity named in a direct line item appropriation. Eligible costs for this program are bondable costs associated with the installation and/or replacement of utilities. This includes water systems; electrical systems – including components of telecommunications equipment; fire hydrants; central fire and security alert systems; automated temperature or environmental control systems – including energy management control computers; sewage and water treatment facilities; drainage improvements; storm or sanitary sewers; restoration to original condition of features at the site of any utility installation; etc. This may include associated roadway improvements.
Federal Authorization
Section 9901 of the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 and any associated federal guidance
Illinois Statue Authorization
20 ILCS 605/605-55 and/or 20 ILCS 605/605-30
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
To bolster the state’s economy, promote a clean environment, and improve the overall quality of life throughout the state of Illinois.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
N/A
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
This grant program is available to any entity named in a direct line item appropriation. Eligible costs for this program are bondable costs associated with the installation and/or replacement of utilities. This includes water systems; electrical systems – including components of telecommunications equipment; fire hydrants; central fire and security alert systems; automated temperature or environmental control systems – including energy management control computers; sewage and water treatment facilities; drainage improvements; storm or sanitary sewers; restoration to original condition of features at the site of any utility installation; etc. This may include associated roadway improvements.
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 via email to DCEO Grants Manager assigned to the project.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Awards issued as long as project receives all required program approvals for the named project & for an ARPA capital project.
Award Procedures
Awards issued as long as project receives all required program approvals for an ARPA capital project. Disbursements via working capital advance (if needed) & reimbursement per submitted financial reports approved
Deadlines
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
Yes
Formula Matching Requirements
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
For Bondable costs. No indirect costs.
Reports
PFR & PPR on either Qtly or Monthly basis depending on Risk Assessment Specific Conditions &/or project details
Audits
N/A
Records
5-yr records retention policy as referenced in the executed Grant Agreements (per ARPA).
Account Identification
Multiple/Various, as the program processes grants for many separate line item appropriations
Obligations
Various
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Various
Program Accomplishments
Multiple/Various, as the program processes grants for many separate line item appropriations
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
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).
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Statewide
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe, Springfield IL 62701
Program Website
N/A
Example Projects
Multiple/Various, as the program processes grants for many separate line item appropriations
Published Date
10/19/2021
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
21-413010Lake County10/01/202109/30/202430,000,000
21-413001City of Marengo09/01/202208/31/202426,900,000
21-413005Rex Encore LLC09/01/202308/31/202520,000,000
21-413015Village of Winnetka10/01/202209/30/202416,000,000
24-413017DuPage County09/01/202308/31/202510,200,000