CLG - Certified Local Government Grants Program

CLG - Certified Local Government Grants Program

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Amount: Up to US $30,000
Last Updated: October 06, 2025

Summary

The Certified Local Government Grants Program in Illinois supports city and county governments in developing local preservation projects. Funded by federal resources from the National Park Service, this program ensures at least 10% of Illinois’ federal allocation is dedicated to participating Certified Local Governments (CLGs). With 81 CLGs currently involved, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources anticipates $110,000 to $150,000 in competitive grants for this round, fostering the preservation of historic resources.

Overview

CLG - Certified Local Government Grants Program 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.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Eligible Applicants Government OrganizationsAdditional Eligibility InformationApplicant Eligibility: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required to subgrant at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation of the 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: Survey Projects; National Register Nomination and Listing Revision Projects; Planning 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.