Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Grant

Illinois Capital Development Board
CDB oversees the construction of new state facilities, such as prisons, state parks, mental health institutions, and college and university projects. In addition, CDB is responsible for renovation and rehabilitation projects at over 8,770 state-owned buildings spread over more than 100 million square feet of floor space.
CDB Mission
Provide high-quality and sustainable facilities for Illinois and the public interest.
The Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park is a funding opportunity for quantum research office and labs. The Capital Development Board is awarding a maximum of $136,900,000.00 for this project. The grant agreement will be issued for a maximum contract period of five years, and all projects must be operational at the end of the grant term. The grantee must comply with various requirements, including the Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act, the Business Enterprise for Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities Act, and the Illinois Procurement Code. Some key aspects of the project include:
Funding for quantum research office and labsGrant agreement for a maximum of five yearsCompliance with various state and federal regulationsRequirement for grantees to have an open-door policy for periodic visits by CDB monitorsGrantee must provide documentation upon request and maintain contact with CDB staff