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Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
CSFA Number: 420-35-3429
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
91-4
Agency Contact
Leslie Barsema
2177259116
CEO.Sites@Illinois.gov
Short Description
The Regional Site Readiness Program aims to better prepare sites for industrial development in all 10 Economic Development Regions in the state. Input from community leaders and economic development experts has raised the need for flexible funding to support planning and due diligence activities related to preparing sites for future development, as well as construction and infrastructure improvements to prepare sites for future development.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
30 ILCS 425/4; 20 ILCS 605/605-420
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
Intent is to invest planning and capital resources to enable more rapid and certain industrial development. Investments to better understand needs to sites across the state including planning and due diligence (engineering, environmental, concept plans, etc) and investments to shorten development time frames include infrastructure (electric, natural gas, water & sewer, etc.) and other site preparation activities
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Information about the Program Specific Terms and requirements can be found within the two Notice of Funding Opportunities associated with this program.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses; Individuals;
Applicant Eligibility
Please see NOFO for applicant and project site eligibility.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Lists the beneficiaries of a program. These are NOT the subrecipients but rather the individuals receiving a benefit, where applicable.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
Please see NOFO for required documents to be submitted
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
Standard submission via Smartsheet link in NOFO
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Grant proposals will be reviewed on a competitive basis. Geographical diversity; merit scores
Award Procedures
Merit-based review; reimbursement based on quarterly reporting
Deadlines
FY26, Q2
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
30 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
Extensions as Needed
Formula Matching Requirements
*MATCH IS BASED ON TOTAL PROJECT COST* Local government and Economic development organizations: 20% match required; Non-EDO Nonprofit organization: 30% match; For profit and private and owners: 50% match
Uses and Restrictions
See NOFO for uses and restrictions
Reports
quarterly reporting using PPR and PFR
Audits
N/A
Records
N/A
Account Identification
971-42045-4900-0700
Obligations
FY24-FY25 Expenditures of $3Mil
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
PY: $0; CY: $30M; BY: $0
Program Accomplishments
Infrastructure added to sites with high potential for future industrial development; investment leveraged.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Visit Office of Regional Economic Development - Region Specific Assistance website
Headquarters Office
555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661, 1011 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62704, 1020 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62704
Program Website
N/A
Example Projects
See FY25 Capital Ready Round 1 Regional Site Readiness press release for project examples
Published Date
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2025 : $42,000,000
FY 2026 : $30,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
25-912015City of Marengo02/01/202501/31/20273,000,000
25-912016City of Lockport02/01/202501/31/20273,000,000
25-912022City of Effingham02/01/202501/31/20273,000,000
25-912023City of Vandalia02/01/202501/31/20273,000,000
25-912019City of Belvidere02/01/202501/31/20272,974,912