Energy Ready Sites for Illinois’ Quantum Advancement Program
Energy Readiness for Quantum
CSFA Number: 420-35-3435
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Illinois is a national leader in quantum and emerging sciences. This program will ensure the state has sites with the energy infrastructure necessary for the construction of facilities that will house activities to advance innovation in quantum sciences.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Build Illinois Bond Act; P.A 103-006 Art. 128, Sec. 210
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The intent is to invest capital resources into site readiness activities, specifically energy readiness, that will foster the development quantum facilities to positively impact Illinois' economy through the advancement of the State's economic, scientific, and technological assets
UGA Program Terms
Please see program NOFO for specific terms and conditions
Eligible Applicants
For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses; Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Please see program NOFO for specific applicant eligibility
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
Please see program NOFO for specific credentials and documentation required
Preapplication Coordination
Yes, given the highly technical and specialized nature of this program, grantees of this program will coordinate with department prior to submission
Application Procedures
Please see program NOFO for specific application procedures
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Please see program NOFO for specific selection criteria
Award Procedures
Please see program NOFO for specific award procedures
Deadlines
Please see program NOFO for specific deadlines
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 from the date of the denial letter. 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
Uses and Restrictions
Please see program NOFO for uses and restrictions
Reports
Reporting will be determined by Department for the agreed upon use of funds.
Account Identification
971-42035-4900-0220
Obligations
PY: $0; CY: $30,000,000; BY: $0
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Up to $30,000,000
Program Accomplishments
The goal of this program is to foster economic development for emerging technology enterprises to support and encourage the commercialization of technology, technology transfer, and research and development. Accomplishments will be documented at the completion of this grant when the project site has adequate energy capacity to support the construction and ongoing operations of entities working in the quantum sciences.
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 2025 : $30,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 25-391002 | The Board of Trustees of the University of Illinois | 10/01/2024 | 12/31/2026 | 30,000,000 |