CLG - Certified Local Government Grants Program (FY26)
Department of Natural Resources
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
April 17, 2026
9 days left
Grant Type
state
Overview
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.
Details
- Awarding Agency: Department of Natural Resources
- CSFA Number: 422-50-1655
- CSFA Popular Name: Certified Local Governments
- Funding Opportunity Number: Historic Preservation CLG 26
- Assistance Listings Number: 15.904
- Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
- Award Type: Competitive
- Expected Number of Awards: 10
- Funding Sources: Federal Or Federal Pass Through
- Capital Grant: No
- Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
- Posted Date: 2026-03-02
Funding Source Description
National Park Service
Funding Restrictions
Certified Local Governments
Restrictions on Indirect Costs
No
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
Reporting
Quarterly performance and financial reporting shall be required for all grants.
Additional Information
https://dnrhistoric.illinois.gov/preserve/grants.html
All applicants must read the CLG Grant Manual for full instructions on grant rules, priorities, and how to apply.
Eligibility
Eligibility Type: Public
Eligible Applicants:
- Government Organizations
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:
• 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.
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
How to Apply
Submission Timeline
- Submission Opens: 2026-03-02
- Submission Closes: 2026-04-17
- Submission Timeline: One Time
- Allow Multiple Applications: Yes
Question Submission
- Questions Open: 2026-03-02
- Questions Close: 2026-04-17
- Questions Email: jon.l.pressley@illinois.gov
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.
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