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The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity to provide grant funding for establishment of an incentive grant program used by eligible entities to attract new out-of-state events to Illinois when competing with other states’ destinations. It may also be used to retain existing business when documentation is provided that the entity is competing against other states’ destinations to retain the business in Illinois. Grant funds for the incentive program cannot be offered to an event if multiple Illinois destinations are in competition for this same event.

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Public Act 103-0006

20 ILCS 665/8a

Increase visitation and overnight stays in Illinois.

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Program-Specific Terms and requirements are included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this grant opportunity.

Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Other;

Illinois Unit of Local Government; Local Promotion Group; Not-For-Profit organizations; For-Profit organization; Convention center Authority.

Illinois Unit of Local Government; Local Promotion Group; Not-For-Profit organizations; For-Profit organization; Convention center Authority.

Project Grants

Economic Development

An entity must be registered in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal. Approved ICQ & PRA.

Competitive grant. Applications are due by deadline identified. All applications received by the deadline will be scored by an internal review committee; and grants are awarded to the highest scores until funding is exhausted. Finalists will be notified via a Notice of State Award.

A standard application package must be submitted to and reviewed by DCEO. Each package must contain the following items: Uniform Grant Application in fillable PDF format. Signature page must be printed, signed, scanned and submitted with application. Uniform Budget utilizing the template provided by DCEO for this project. The entire budget with all worksheets included even if the worksheets are not relevant to the grant opportunity must be submitted with the application materials. Signature page must be printed, signed, scanned and submitted with application. Conflict of Interest Disclosure Mandatory Disclosures Application materials must be submitted to the Department via electronic form.

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Merit based review. Funds disbursed based on a variable advance and/or cash base need.

Deadlines determined based on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

30-60 Business Days

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.

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No Match Required

The program can be developed at the local level and may include include such things, but not limited to: Event space/venue rental: Room rental, event staging – build, setup, trussing, lighting, pipe and draping, power and sound), security, traffic control Event rentals: Tables, seating, décor, tents, dinnerware, flatware, glassware, linens Food/Beverage: Meals, beverages (excluding alcoholic beverages), service labor fees Audio/Visual Support: Microphones, screens/projectors, other specialized equipment, internet access, service labor fees Entertainment (as part of an otherwise planned event): Speakers, DJs, performing acts Registration & Event Management: Event management technology software that handles online event registration; virtual, hybrid and onsite solutions and attendee engagement Transportation: Shuttle service provided to move overnight guests to and from the event/venue space on a master account (individual guest receipts are not eligible). Shuttle service to pick up overnight guests at the airport and drop them off at the hotel and vice versa upon the conclusion of the meeting/event; this is for guests on a master account as individual guest receipts are not eligible. Bid fees associated with attracting a new event to Illinois

Quarterly reporting using PPR and PFR

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763-42025-4400-0600

(PY) $0; (CY) $15,000,000

$50,000 - $5,000,000

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Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)

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500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661

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FY 2024 : $15,000,000