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Tourism Private Sector Grant Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) that funds private sector entities hosting tourism-related events in Illinois. The program aims to attract and increase visitation and overnight stays across the state by supporting tourism events with direct economic impact. Authorized under the Illinois Promotion Act (20 ILCS 665/5), total funding is up to $600,000.
Eligible applicants include small businesses, for-profit organizations, and nonprofits hosting tourism events in Illinois. Program-specific terms and requirements are included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). No current deadline is listed; contact ceo.
tourismgrants@illinois. gov for current solicitation information.
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CSFA | GATA | Illinois. gov Tourism Private Sector Grant Program Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420) Greg Mihalich 217-299-1323 ceo. tourismgrants@illinois.
gov Private Sector funding is for the purpose of attracting and hosting Tourism Events. Illinois Statue Authorization 20 ILCS 665/5 Illinois Promotion Act Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization Increase visitation and overnight stays in Illinois. Program-Specific Terms and requirements are included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this grant opportunity.
Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Government Organizations; Other; Illinois not-for-profit organizations, for-profit entities, counties, municipalities, and local promotion groups to match funds from sources in Private Sector. Illinois not-for-profit organizations, for-profit entities, counties, municipalities, and local promotion groups Credentials / Documentation Approved ICQ & PRAQ.
Documentation verifying the applicant is an Illinois not-for-profit entity in good standing on the date of application with applicable State authorities, including, but not limited to, the Illinois Secretary of State, Illinois Department of Revenue, Illinois Department of Labor, the Office of the Illinois Attorney General, or, if a unit of local government, a statement/resolution signed by the head of the unit of local government that the bureau represents.
Preapplication Coordination Competitive grant. Applications are due by deadline identified. All applications received by the deadline will be scored by an internal review committee; and, grants are awarded to the highest scorers until funding is exhausted.
Finalists will be notified via a Notice of State Award. "Pre-award requirements must be met. A standard application package must be submitted and reviewed by the Department.
Each package should contain the following items: 1. Uniform Grant Application in fillable PDF format. (print, sign and scan signature page with submission) 2.
Uniform Capital Budget utilizing the template provided by DCEO for this project. The entire budget with all worksheets included even if the worksheets are not relevant to the grant opportunity must be submitted with the application materials. (print, sign and scan signature page with submission) 3.
Conflict of Interest Disclosure 4. Mandatory Disclosures 5. Program Specific Application/Narrative 6.
Advance Budget Form" Grant proposals will be reviewed on a competitive basis. Each application will be scored on a 100-point scale; with a minimum of 60 points required to be considered for funding. The Department shall consider the following criteria when evaluating the application submittal: Capacity, Quality and Need.
The Department’s internal review committee shall conduct an evaluation of each application. Criteria Selecting Proposals Merit based review. Funds disbursed based variable advance and/or need Deadlines determined based on the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time 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 after the date that the grant award notice has been published. 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. Formula Matching Requirements Section 510. 350 Matching Funds a) The Grantee shall provide Matching Funds to the Total Project Cost that: 1) Are identified in the budget of the Grant Agreement; 2) In no case shall be less than an amount equal to the grant award; 3) Are not other government funds or funds used to match any other grants; and 4) Are necessary and irrevocably obligated to the Project.
b) Allowable Match 1) Private Sector funds - Grant funds must be matched with dollar-for-dollar cash funding from the Private Sector. 2) Up to 25 percent of the amount required in subsection (b)(1) may be substituted with In Kind Contributions from the Private Sector for which the value is easily documented, such as hotel services and transportation company services.
c) Unallowable match includes: 1) Costs incurred or funds expended prior to the date of the grant award, unless those costs are approved by the Department as being otherwise compliant with the provisions of this Part and consistent with the purposes of the Act; 2) Post-Project costs not identified in the budget of the Grant Agreement; 3) Funds from sources other than the Private Sector (although they may be used to further the Project); 4) Funds used as match for other grant programs; and 5) Normal operational expenses such as payroll costs, office and equipment rental, utilities, etc. (Source: Amended at 32 Ill.
Reg. 13443, effective July 29, 2008) Section 510. 350 Matching Funds a) The Grantee shall provide Matching Funds to the Total Project Cost that: 1) Are identified in the budget of the Grant Agreement; 2) In no case shall be less than an amount equal to the grant award; 3) Are not other government funds or funds used to match any other grants; and 4) Are necessary and irrevocably obligated to the Project.
b) Allowable Match 1) Private Sector funds - Grant funds must be matched with dollar-for-dollar cash funding from the Private Sector. 2) Up to 25 percent of the amount required in subsection (b)(1) may be substituted with In Kind Contributions from the Private Sector for which the value is easily documented, such as hotel services and transportation company services.
c) Unallowable match includes: 1) Costs incurred or funds expended prior to the date of the grant award, unless those costs are approved by the Department as being otherwise compliant with the provisions of this Part and consistent with the purposes of the Act; 2) Post-Project costs not identified in the budget of the Grant Agreement; 3) Funds from sources other than the Private Sector (although they may be used to further the Project); 4) Funds used as match for other grant programs; and 5) Normal operational expenses such as payroll costs, office and equipment rental, utilities, etc. (Source: Amended at 32 Ill.
Reg. 13443, effective July 29, 2008) Quarterly reporting using PPR and PFR CFY ($600,000,) PFY ($600,000) FY24 ($4,600,000), FY23 ($0) Range and Average of Financial Assistance Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature Refer to Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Regional or Local Assistance Location 500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661 https://www. ilga.
gov/commission/jcar/admincode/014/01400510sections. html Attracting or hosting major events within the State. Indirect Cost Rate; Other;
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Private sector entities, including small businesses, hosting tourism-related events in Illinois. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $600,000 total Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Land & Building Acquisition NOFO (FY26) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This initiative provides funding for capital improvements in Illinois for the State Fiscal Year 2026. It supports projects outlined in the annual appropriation bill, ensuring effective use of state resources to enhance community infrastructure and services.
SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Grant Program (Illinois) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). This non-competitive matching grant program supports Illinois-based small businesses that have received a federal SBIR or STTR Phase I award. The program provides state funds to help recipients complete their Phase I work, accelerate commercialization, and prepare a competitive Phase II proposal.
The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.