Illinois Soundstage Capital Grant Program
CSFA Number: 420-45-3134
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Capital grants to match investment in new construction for new large sound stages or upgrades to existing sound stages that meet the needs of modern-day major film and television productions. Through outreach and prioritization, would aim to get at least one project outside the Chicago metro area out of an expected 3 to 4 total awards.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
N/A
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
TBD
Objective
Illinois falls behind other states in supporting film and tv soundstage development. This grant program would help new soundstage development and upgrade existing facilities to modernize.
UGA Program Terms
See NOFO
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses; Individuals; Other;
Applicant Eligibility
Applicants must have an existing sound stage development project (existing or under construction) of a minimum of 10,000 sq. feet. Applicants must be Illinois businesses.
Beneficiary Eligibility
See NOFO
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
See NOFO
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
N/A
Criteria Selecting Proposals
See NOFO
Award Procedures
Merit based review. Grantees will be allowed 2 months working capital, and reimbursement. Grantees must show proof of matching funds.
Deadlines
30 days after grant goes live
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
3-4 weeks after aplication deadline
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
See NOFO
Reports
Quarterly Reporting PPR and PFR
Account Identification
971-42091-4900-1920
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$1million--$5 million.
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
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 2023 : $10,000,000
FY 2024 : $10,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 24-913002 | KV 4000 Diversey Commercial LLC | 10/01/2023 | 09/30/2025 | 5,000,000 |
| 24-913001 | Flyover Film Studios, LLC | 03/01/2024 | 02/28/2025 | 1,100,000 |