Illinois Travel and Tourism Grant Program
CSFA Number: 420-25-2973
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
61-1
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The intent of the program is to generate increased hotel/motel occupancy and travel into and throughout the State of Illinois impacting the economic growth of the tourism industry.
Federal Authorization
42 USC § § 3149 and 3233
Illinois Statue Authorization
20 ILCS 665/5
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
To generate increased hotel/motel occupancy and travel into and throughout the State of Illinois impacting the economic growth of the tourism industry
UGA Program Terms
Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Other;
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants include: 1. Illinois Counties 2. Illinois Municipalities 3. Illinois Not-for-profit organizations 4. Illinois Local Promotion groups
Beneficiary Eligibility
Tourism Promotion Groups
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Preapplication Coordination
Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Application Procedures
Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Award Procedures
Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Deadlines
Anticipated start date for awards is September 1, 2022. The period of performance is expected to be September 1, 2022, through June 30, 2023.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
30-60 Business 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.
Uses and Restrictions
Promotion of tourism
Reports
Quarterly reporting using PPR and PFR
Account Identification
636-42025-4900-0099/1161 CAT 35-006, Program 61 Series 1
Obligations
(PY) $0; (CY) $2,932,627
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The total project cost must equal or exceed $20,000 to be considered for a grant award. The maximum grant for any grantee in a fiscal year shall be $100,000.
Program Accomplishments
Hotel Owner Operator Tax Receipts
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $1
FY 2023 : $2,932,627
FY 2024 : $1
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 |
| 22-611039 | Chicago Zoological Society | 01/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 100,000 |
| 22-611040 | Preservation of Egyptian Theatre, Inc. | 01/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 100,000 |
| 22-611041 | Kane County | 01/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 100,000 |
| 22-611042 | Village of Rosemont | 01/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 100,000 |
| 22-611043 | City of Chicago | 01/01/2023 | 06/30/2024 | 100,000 |