RISE Local and Regional Planning Grant Program
CSFA Number: 420-27-2777
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Funds from this program will be awarded to Local Governments and/or Regional Economic Development Organizations to create or update regional plans that will focus on economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal Authorization
American Rescue Plan Act
Illinois Statue Authorization
Public Act 102-0017
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
Funds from this program will be awarded to Local Governments and/or Regional Economic Development Organizations to create or update regional plans that will focus on economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. Plans created under this program must align with the goals laid out in the state’s 2019 “Plan to Revitalize the Illinois Economy” and outline specific initiatives or investments that would support robust and equitable economic growth during the recovery from the COVID pandemic. Priority will be given to plans addressing an economically distressed community or region.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Units of Local Government Local/Regional Councils of Government Local/Regional Economic Development Organizations Local/Regional Planning Organizations
Beneficiary Eligibility
Local Units of Government Local and Regional Economic Development Organizations Local and Regional Planning Organizations
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
Standard application via the State Of Illinois Grant Management System supplemented by narrative
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Geographical balance Urban/Suburban/Rural balance
Award Procedures
Merit-based review Reimbursement based on quarterly reporting
Deadlines
January 31, 2022, 5:00 pm
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 after the date that the grant award notice has been published. 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.
Renewals
Awards may be extended as needed to accommodate long-term planning efforts
Uses and Restrictions
Personnel costs, contractual costs, and services necessary to conduct research, conduct regional stakeholder outreach, and to publish/publicize new or updated regional plans.
Reports
quarterly reporting using PPR and PFR
Account Identification
TBD
Obligations
Est. $1,500,000 for FY22. (Might get bumped to $2,500,000)
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1,000-$120,000
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Statewide
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661
Published Date
11/12/2021
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $1,500,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
TOP 5 ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 21-425021 | Kane County | 09/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 150,000 |
| 21-425034 | Region 1 Planning Council | 09/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 148,917 |
| 21-425022 | Dev Corp North dba Rogers Park Business Alliance | 09/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 99,030 |
| 21-425030 | County of Mercer | 09/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 75,000 |
| 21-425004 | City of Cairo | 09/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 75,000 |