TCCI/RCC Clean Energy STEM Academy
RCC Clean Energy STEM Academy
CSFA Number: 532-30-3632
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (532)
Agency Identification
SEP
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Illinois EPA Office of Energy will partner with Richland Community College to support workforce training and equipment expansion in natural refrigerant technologies at the TCCI/RCC Clean Energy STEM Academy. This initiative will advance energy efficiency, sustainability, and clean energy workforce training, preparing students for high-demand jobs in HVAC, EV cooling systems, smart grids, and renewable energy applications.
Federal Authorization
10 CFR Part 420; 2 CFR Part 200; and 2 CFR Part 910
Illinois Statue Authorization
EO 2017-03
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
To integrate technical education with real-world application through hands-on training in natural refrigerants, sustainable HVAC solutions, and clean energy technologies.
UGA Program Terms
See federal special terms & conditions from State Energy Program.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants include educational organizations designated by the federal grant.
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Non-competitive
Subject / Service Area
Education
Credentials / Documentation
Registered in the GATA Grantee Portal and in good standing with pre-qualification requirements.
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
Recipient is designated by federal grant.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Program limited to recipient designated by federal grant
Award Procedures
Funds distributed to designated recipient.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
Restricted to eligible entity and project/program identified in the federal grant.
Reports
Quarterly metric and narrative performance reports, financial reports & cumulative close-out
Audits
Illinois Administrative Code 7000.90
Records
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.
Account Identification
859
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
675000.00
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
CODE of FEDERAL REGULATIONS Title 2: Grants and Agreements PART 200 - Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), 30 ILCS 708/1 Illinois Administrative Code
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
2520 W. Iles Ave., PO Box 19276, Springfield, IL
Example Projects
https://www.illinois.gov/news/press-release.26817.html
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2025 : $725,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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