IEPA

This program of projects is funded by a US EPA Clean Ports Program award that will support the deployment of zero-emission freight-handling equipment such as locomotives, trucks, forklifts, and more. There is also funding for on-site solar generation and battery storage. Illinois EPA solicited partners for this Program ahead of IEPA's application submission to the federal government.

Inflation Reduction Act (Public Law 117-169)

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This program supports IEPA's goals to electrify freight movement across Illinois, while working in partnership with public ports across Illinois to modernize their facilities and deploy zero-emission infrastructure. This will support the movement of both bulk goods and containerized goods.

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Program is subject to all terms and conditions imposed in IEPA's Clean Ports Program agreement, Grant Number (FAIN) 00E04027.

Government Organizations; For-Profit Organizations;

This grant program is available to entities named in the successful IEPA-Deployment grant application to the US EPA under the US EPA’s Clean Ports Program, as authorized by the federal Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (Public Law 117-169).

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Project Grants

Quality of Natural, Cultural, and Environmental Resources

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All applicants must be prequalified in the GATA portal and also have an account in Amplifund.

Application procedures to be outlined in posting of non-competitive funding opportunity to be posted in Amplifund

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Once all the final requirements have been completed, the Grant Agreement between the Illinois EPA and the applicant will be sent for the applicant to sign and return. Once the agreement is fully executed by the Agency, a copy will be returned to the applicant. Only after the Grant Agreement has been signed by the Director of the Illinois EPA can expenses be incurred for grant reimbursement. Any expenses incurred outside of the grant period (before or after) are at the applicant’s risk and are not eligible either as match or for reimbursement related to the grant unless a waiver has been previously issued.

See Non Competitive Funding Opportunity in Amplifund for specific details regarding posting dates/deadlines.

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An appeal process is available to applicants and other interested parties; however, appeals are limited to the Illinois EPA evaluation process. An appeal must be submitted in writing to the following email address: EPA.EVCharging@Illinois.gov. The written appeal shall include, at a minimum, the following: the name and address of the appealing party, identification of the grant, and a statement of reasons for the appeal. Illinois EPA shall acknowledge receipt of an appeal within fourteen (14) calendar days from the date the appeal was received. When an appeal is received, the execution of all grant agreements that Illinois EPA intends to make under this NOFO shall be stayed until the appeal is resolved, unless the Illinois EPA determines the needs of the State require moving forward with execution of the remaining grant agreements. The State need determination and rational shall be documented in writing. Illinois EPA shall respond to the appeal within 60 days or supply a written explanation to the appealing party as to why additional time is required. The appealing party must supply any additional information requested by Illinois EPA within the time period set in the request. The Director of the Illinois EPA may appoint one or more Appeal Review Officers (ARO) to consider the grant-related appeal and make a recommendation to the Director of the Illinois EPA or designee for resolution. The ARO shall make a recommendation to the Director of the Illinois EPA or designee as expeditiously as possible after receiving all relevant, requested information. In determining the appropriate recommendation, the ARO shall consider the integrity of the competitive grant process and the impact of the recommendation on the Illinois EPA. The Illinois EPA shall resolve the appeal by means of written determination, which shall include, but not be limited to: review of the appeal, appeal determination, and rationale for the determination.

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Matching requirements align with requirements and amounts stipulated in IEPA's Clean Ports Program agreement, Grant Number (FAIN) 00E04027. See agreement for more information.

Uses and restrictions align with requirements stipulated in IEPA's Clean Ports Program agreement, Grant Number (FAIN) 00E04027. See agreement for more information.

Reporting requirements align with requirements stipulated in IEPA's Clean Ports Program agreement, Grant Number (FAIN) 00E04027. See agreement for more information. The Periodic Performance Report (PPR) and Periodic Financial Report (PFR) will be required annually at minimum. Specific reporting requirements for the PPR and PFR, and any other program specific reports will be indicated in the grant agreement.

Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90

Grantee shall maintain for three (3) years from the date of submission of the final expenditure report, adequate books, all financial records and, supporting documents, statistical records, and all other records pertinent to this Award, adequate to comply with 2 CFR 200.334, unless a different retention period is specified in 2 CFR 200.334, 44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000.430(a) and (b) or PART TWO or PART THREE. If any litigation, claim or audit is started before the expiration of the retention period, the records must be retained until all litigation, claims or audit exceptions involving the records have been resolved and final action taken.

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$92,058,008

Varies

Offset the deployment costs of zero-emission port across the State of Illinois

https://www.epa.gov/ports-initiative/cleanports#about

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2520 W Iles Ave, Springfield, IL

https://www.epa.gov/ports-initiative/cleanports

Illinois Clean Ports Program - Planning

Zero-emission freight-handling equipment such as locomotives, trucks, cranes, forklifts, etc.

1/21/2025

FY 2025 : $92,058,008