Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program Implementation Funds - Illinois

Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG) Program Implementation Funds - Illinois is sponsored by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) via Illinois Environmental Protection Agency. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable outcomes.

Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Application - Fourth Round Stretch Code Adoption Grants In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) awarded $430,251,378 to the State of Illinois to implement a variety of programs over the five-year grant period (2024-2029). Stretch Code Adoption Grants are one of these programs. The 2023 Illinois Stretch Energy Code, established under 20 ILCS 3125/55, took effect on January 1, 2025.

Illinois developed this stretch code as part of its broader efforts to improve energy efficiency, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and align with the state’s ambitious climate goals. By adopting a stretch energy code, municipalities have the opportunity to exceed the baseline statewide energy efficiency requirements.

ICB anticipates the release of a 2026 Illinois Stretch Energy Code by the Capital Development Board (CDB) later this year. The 2026 Stretch Code will include changes to the target dates for the site energy index standards. Projects under this grant program may target adoption of either the 2023 Stretch Code or the 2026 Stretch Code, once released.

Community Development, Environment, Housing, Environmental Quality The Stretch Building Code Grant Program is designed to facilitate the adoption, implementation, and enforcement of the Illinois Stretch Energy Code by supporting units of local governments with the necessary resources to navigate this process.

The program will provide financial support for education, community engagement, and technical assistance to ensure that municipalities are well-equipped to integrate the stretch code into their regulatory frameworks.

Over the five-year program period, the goal is to have 90 municipalities and local government units adopt the Illinois Stretch Energy Code, contributing to statewide emissions reductions and greater energy efficiency in both new and existing building stock. Funding Opportunity Number Assistance Listings Number https://il. amplifund.

com/Public/Opportunities/Details/080262b1-a942-40bc-b2f8-df74ac6eae7a Federal Or Federal Pass Through Funding Source Description In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) awarded $430,251,378 to the State of Illinois to implement a variety of programs over the five-year grant period (2024-2029). Stretch Code Adoption Grants are one of these programs. Expected Number of Awards Indirect Cost Description To charge indirect costs to a grant, the applicant(s) must have an annually negotiated indirect cost rate agreement (NICRA).

There are three types of NICRAs: Federally Negotiated Rate. Organizations that receive direct federal funding, may have an indirect cost rate that was negotiated with the Federal Cognizant Agency. Illinois will accept the federally negotiated rate.

The organization must provide a copy of the federally negotiated NICRA. State Negotiated Rate. The lead organization may negotiate an indirect cost rate with the State of Illinois if they do not have a Federally Negotiated Rate.

If an organization has not previously established an indirect cost rate, an indirect cost rate proposal must be submitted through State of Illinois’ centralized indirect cost rate system no later than three months after receipt of a Notice of State Award (NOSA).

If an organization previously established an indirect cost rate, the organization must annually submit a new indirect cost proposal through CARS within six months after the close of the grantee’s fiscal year. De Minimis Rate. An organization that has never negotiated an indirect cost rate with the Federal Government or the State of Illinois is eligible to elect a de minimis rate of 10% of modified total direct cost (MTDC) .

Once established, the De Minimis Rate may be used indefinitely. The State of Illinois must verify the calculation of the MTDC annually in order to accept the De Minimis Rate. All grantees must complete an indirect cost rate negotiation or elect the De Minimis Rate to claim indirect costs.

Indirect costs claimed without a negotiated rate or a De Minimis Rate election on record in the State of Illinois centralized indirect cost rate system may be subject to disallowance. Restrictions on Indirect Costs Citation Governing Indirect Cost Restriction Submission Timeline Additional Information Applicants will be notified of the selection decision within 30 days after the deadline for application submission.

Projects may require review and approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). NOTE: Any notice of selection is not an authorization to begin performance of the project or incur costs. Costs incurred before entering into a subaward agreement with the IFA/ICB will not be recoverable.

Other Submission Requirements Please see attached NOFO. Applicant must also submit a completed Attachment A.

Question Submission Information Question Submission Open Date Question Submission Close Date Question Submission Email Address Question Submission Additional Information If any assistance is needed in accessing application materials or submitting application due to limited Internet access or other limitations, the potential applicant should contact Phelan Simkus at climatebank@il-fa. com, 312-651-1322.

Questions and answers will be posted anonymously and publicly on the Illinois Finance Authority website. IFA_CPRG_STRETCH CODE ADOPTION_NOFO_Rolling_2026 NOFO-IFA-CPRG-Stretch-Code-Attachment-A_Rolling_2026_APPLICATION Technical Assistance Session Conference Info / Registration Link Session was recorded and is available at https://illinoisclimatebank.

com/financing-programs/local-governments-nonprofits/stretch-building-code-adoption-support/ Applicant Eligibility Information Beneficiary Eligibility Information Credentials Documentation Eligibility Information Additional Eligibility Information Applicant Eligibility: Only municipalities defined in the Energy Efficient Building Act (20 ILCS 3125/1) as any city, village, or incorporated town, are eligible to apply.

Any entity that is not defined as a municipality is not eligible to apply. Applicants included in the SAM. gov Exclusion List and status on the Illinois Stop Payment List will not be eligible for an award.

Please note that there is no restriction on the use of consultants to prepare applications, so long as a municipality is the prime applicant. Municipalities that opt to submit collaborative applications must identify one lead applicant to submit the joint application in Euna.

Beneficiary Eligibility: The Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) program in Illinois supports initiatives that reduce greenhouse gas emissions across five key sectors. For the Stretch Code Adoption Grant, beneficiaries include local governments that receive financial and technical support to adopt and implement energy-efficient building codes.

Indirect beneficiaries include community members who will benefit from lower utility bills, improved building performance, and reduced exposure to pollution as energy efficiency measures are adopted across the building stock. Credentials Documentation: To submit an application, the applicant must register and pre-qualify through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, www. grants.

illinois. gov/portal. Registration and pre-qualification are required annually.

Selected applicants must also register with the federal SAM. gov and must have a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) assigned in the sam. gov. Applicants included in the SAM.

gov Exclusion List and status on the Illinois Stop Payment List will not be eligible for an award. The Grantee Portal alerts the entity alerts of “qualified” status or informs how to remediate a negative verification (e.g., missing UEI Unique Entity Identifier assigned in SAM. gov, not in good standing with the Secretary of State).

Inclusion on the SAM. gov Exclusion List cannot be remediated. Additional Information URL https://illinoisclimatebank.

com/financing-programs/local-governments-nonprofits/stretch-building-code-adoption-support/ Award Administration Information Administrative and National Policy Requirements Grantees will be responsible for ensuring all reporting requirements associated with the federal funding are met. This includes providing timely and accurate reporting to the Climate Bank in compliance with all federal and programmatic obligations.

The Climate Bank will ensure that reporting processes are adjusted as necessary to meet updated or additional requirements issued by U.S. EPA. Reporting will include, but is not limited to, project financial and activity report, and assistance in developing sample project case studies. Reporting will include semi-annual reports to assist the Illinois Climate Bank in showing progress on achieving this program’s purpose.

These semi-annual progress reports will be due to US EPA within 30 calendar days of the end of the semi-annual reporting period. Consequently, to allow time to compile reports from multiple grantees, reports may be due to the Climate Bank within as few as three days of the end of the semi-annual reporting period, which run from October 1 to March 31 and from April 1 to September 30 of each year.

Grant recipients will track the impact of stretch code adoption through the metrics identified in the funding opportunity and as may be additionally requested by IFA/ICB. Grant recipients will also be required to submit quarterly financial reports. State Awarding Agency Contacts Contacts for questions and assistance: Grants Manager, Illinois Finance Agency 160 N.

LaSalle St. , Suite S-1000