Bioprocessing Research Infrastructure Program
CSFA Number: 420-35-3447
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The Bioprocessing Research Infrastructure Program seeks to promote bioprocessing in Illinois by providing assistance with the infrastructure and capital equipment necessary to expand training and research capacity in the state. As the bioprocessing market continues to grow, Illinois is poised to be a leader, but continued investments and expansions in infrastructure will be necessary. This program will further solidify Illinois' leadership with investments in world-class pilot scale infrastructure, technical staff to maintain the facilities, and by providing equitable and affordable access to these facilities to businesses and students.
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 in capital projects that increase bioprocessing company development in Illinois, increase undergraduate student training in bioprocessing in Illinois, and increase short course offerings for existing industry workers in bioprocessing in Illinois.
UGA Program Terms
Information about the Program Specific Terms and requirements can be found within the Notice of Funding Opportunity associated with this program.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants include eligible entities that also meet the following guidelines: 1) Proposed project must have been previously selected for partial funding by the U.S. Economic Development Administration's Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) program. 2) Applicant must be located in Urbana, IL.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
See NOFO
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
See NOFO
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Grant proposals will be reviewed on a competitive basis. Merit Scores.
Award Procedures
Merit-based review; reimbursement based on quarterly reporting
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 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
See NOFO
Reports
Quarterly reporting using PPR and PFR
Account Identification
TBD
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
CY: $10M
Program Accomplishments
Increased bioprocessing company project engagement, increased undergraduate student training in bioprocessing, and increased short course offerings to industry workers in bioprocessing.
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 : $10,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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