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CLG - Certified Local Government Grants Program (FY26) Certified Local Governments CLG - Certified Local Government Grants Program (FY26) The Certified Local Government (CLG) matching grants program in Illinois serves as a resource for participating city and county governments to develop and sustain effective local preservation programs and projects that are critical to preserving local historic resources.
The State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) administers the Illinois CLG grant program utilizing federal funding it receives from the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) Program.
Under this program, the NPS requires that at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation from the HPF be subgranted exclusively to participating CLGs. Currently, there are 81 CLGs in Illinois. The SHPO anticipates approximately $110,000 to $150,000 will be available—on a competitive basis—for this round of grants.
Department of Natural Resources Funding Opportunity Number Historic Preservation CLG 26 Assistance Listings Number https://il. amplifund.
com/Public/Opportunities/Details/4fa5479d-91ce-4107-9073-06ecbe538dd3 Federal Or Federal Pass Through Funding Source Description Certified Local Governments Expected Number of Awards Restrictions on Indirect Costs Other Funding Requirement Submission Timeline Additional Information Please attach your signed IRS W9 form to your application materials Allow Multiple Applications Other Submission Requirements Please attach a recently signed W-9 form in your application documents.
Question Submission Information Question Submission Open Date Question Submission Close Date Question Submission Email Address jon. l. pressley@illinois.
gov Question Submission Additional Information Technical Assistance on Project Eligibility Those contemplating applying for a CLG Grant should contact IDNR SHPO staff to discuss the proposed project to ensure that the proposal may meet the Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. We strongly recommend that applicants contact IDNR SHPO staff to discuss potential grant projects before an application is submitted.
•For Survey Projects and National Register Projects, contact andrew. heckenkamp@illinois. gov. •For all other projects, contact Jon.
L. Pressley@illinois. gov. Applicant Eligibility Information Beneficiary Eligibility Information Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information Additional Eligibility Information Applicant Eligibility: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required to subgrant at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation of National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to participating CLGs.
Currently, there are 81 CLGs in Illinois. Beneficiary Eligibility: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required to subgrant at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation of National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to participating CLGs. Currently, there are 81 CLGs in Illinois.
Credentials Documentation: Funded project types include the following: • National Register Nomination and Listing Revision Projects; • Public Education Projects, including Materials Publication. Applicants must develop projects in accordance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standard for Historic Preservation and must identify a qualified project manager who meets the professional qualification standards in 36 CFR Part 61.
CLG grants are reimbursement grants, requiring grantees to expend local funds and submit documentation for reimbursement. Applicant must be registered in the GATA portal, and must be an Illinois Certified Local Government for purposes of Historic Preservation. Eligible recipients are limited to only state SHPO registered Certified Local Governments.
https://www2. illinois. gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/Pages/community.
aspx Additional Information URL https://dnrhistoric. illinois. gov/preserve/grants.
html Additional Information URL Description All applicants must read the CLG Grant Manual for full instructions on grant rules, priorities, and how to apply. Award Administration Information Administrative and National Policy Requirements The Administrative Rule for this program can be found here: https://www. ilga.
gov/commission/jcar/admincode/017/01704110sections. html Quarterly performance and financial reporting shall be required for all grants.
State Awarding Agency Contacts Certified Local Governments Program Coordinator and Historic Preservation Fund Manager State Historic Preservation Office, IDNR Springfield, Illinois, 62702-1271 Office of Grant Management and Assistance One Natural Resources Way Springfield, Illinois 62702-1271 Desk (217) 785-4416 Fax (217) 785-2438 Please review the CLG Grant manual, available on our website at: https://dnrhistoric. illinois.
gov/preserve/grants. html Evaluation Criteria: The Advisory Committee shall evaluate each application presented as follows: Section 4110.
30 Selection Criteria The principal priority-determining criteria for awarding grants are whether a project: would permit the State of Illinois to accomplish the greatest number of the National Historic Preservation Objectives is in compliance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards is of National State, or Local significance.
A project that is listed in, or eligible for, the National Register of Historic Places meets the objectives of the State Historic Preservation Program as noted in the State Historic Preservation Plan Review and Selection Process Evaluation Criteria point values for this round of grants are as follows: Activities to be carried out under grant are clearly described and linked to grant’s purpose and objective.
(20 points) Relationship of proposed project to defined preservation needs or issues in the local community is clearly and adequately described. (20 points) Personnel and methods to be utilized are clear and appropriate to achieving project objectives. (30 points) Time schedule is realistic and achievable.
(10 points) Budget is reasonable to accomplish project’s major tasks and activities. (5 points) Budget items are necessary to accomplish Project activities. (5 points) Budget is sufficiently detailed to show basis for cost items listed (20 points) At IDNR’s discretion, up to 10 points may be added or deducted based upon performance within the past 3 years.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Local governments in Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $30,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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