Installation and/or Replacement of Utilities

Application Period: 03/27/2026 - 05/11/2026 : 5:00 pm

Technical Assistance: No

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State of Illinois Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Summary Information
Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact David E. Parr (david.parr@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number OGM-26-BC-31
Funding Opportunity Title Installation and/or Replacement of Utilities
CSFA Number 420-00-1867
CSFA Popular Name Grants Management Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 1
Estimated Total Program Funding $1,000,000
Award Range Not Applicable
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching No
Requirements
Indirect Costs Allowed No
Restrictions on Indirect Costs Yes : Indirect Costs are not allowed for coverage by bond funds.
Section 4 of 30 ILCS 425 the Build Illinois Bond Act lists specific types
of direct costs allowable from those funds. Only the types of direct
costs outlined in the Act may be covered via such bond funds.
Posted Date 03/27/2026
Application Date Range 03/27/2026 - 05/11/2026 : 5:00 pm
Grant Application Link Please select the entire address below and paste it into the browser...
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/support-
docs.html
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Agency-specific Content for the Notice of Funding Opportunity
A. Program Description
This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NoFO) sets forth the requirement of the State Fiscal Year 2026
(SFY26) Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) Grants Management Initiative.
DCEO administers grant programs designed for capital improvements as defined within the annual
appropriation bill (Public Act 104-0003) set forth by the Illinois General Assembly.
The goal of this program is to improve the quality of life of Illinoisans. The intent of this grant is to fund
costs associated with water infrastructure improvements including, but not limited to, improvements to
property or assets owned or maintained by the Village of Dolton. The funded project must meet bondable
requirements as set forth in 30 ILCS 425 The Build Illinois Bond Act.
The successful grantee will be required to report on the expenditure of funds and the specific
improvements rendered as a result of this funding. Using the Periodic Financial Report (PFR) and
Periodic Performance Report (PPR) templates, and providing all required detailed supporting information
including the expense tracking spreadsheet (ledger), grantees must be able to relate financial data to
performance accomplishment that support DCEO’s mission to improve the quality of life for Illinoisans.
B. Funding Information
This grant program is utilizing state funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly as indicated in
Public Act 104-0003.
The total amount of grant funds for this award is $1,000,000.
Applicants must submit a project narrative that describes in detail the proposed project activities (i.e., how
the applicant intends to execute the award). The project narrative should include enough information for
DCEO to understand the scope of the project, including a detailed breakdown of the costs associated with
each utilized budget line and any additional necessary detail to enable DCEO to manage the grant
agreement activity against planned project performance. A detailed breakdown of tasks and an estimated
project timeline are also required. The Project Narrative must include evidence of need, capacity,
economic impact, need, and quality as defined in Section E.1.
Agreement(s) and budget(s) with subrecipients and subcontractors must be pre-approved by and on file
with DCEO. Such agreements can be submitted to DCEO when available. Subcontractors and
subrecipients are subject to all applicable provisions of the Agreement(s) executed between DCEO and
the grantee. The successful applicant shall retain sole responsibility for the performance of its
subrecipient(s) and/or subcontractor(s).
The release of this NoFO does not obligate the Department to make an award.
C. Eligibility Information
An entity may not apply for a grant until the entity has registered and pre-qualified through the Grant
Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, via the link under the ‘Grantee Links’ tab at
https://gata.illinois.gov/ – or directly at https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/. During pre-qualification,
verifications are performed including a check of the federal Debarred and Suspended list and of the
applicant’s status on the Illinois Stop Payment List.
The GATA Grantee Portal will verify that the entity:
• Has a valid FEIN number;
• Has a valid UEI number;
• Has a current SAM.gov account / registration;
• Is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List;
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• Is in Good Standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, as applicable;
• Is not on the Illinois Stop Payment List; and
• Is not on the Department of Healthcare and Family Services Provider Sanction List.
Marking SAM.gov registrations as “public” will allow the GATA Grantee Portal to expedite the review of
the federal information. Making the SAM.gov registration “private” will not prevent the review; however, it
will slow down the review process.
Entities on the Illinois Stop Payment List and/or the Federal Excluded Parties List at time of application
submission will not be considered for an award.
An automated email notification from the GATA Grantee Portal to the entity alerts them of either
“qualified” status or informs the entity of how to remediate a negative verification (e.g., an inactive DUNS,
not in good standing with the Secretary of State). A federal Debarred and Suspended status cannot be
remediated.
Pursuant to the policy of the Illinois Office of the Comptroller, to receive grant funds from the State of
Illinois a grantee must be considered a regarded entity by the IRS for federal income tax purposes.
Disregarded entities will not be eligible to receive grant funds.
1. Eligible Applicants include:
Eligible applicants will be a municipality located in Cook County, with a population between
20,000 and 25,000 according to the 2010 US Census, and which has jurisdiction to perform the
project Intent listed in Section A above. Applicants that do not meet this criterion are ineligible.
Proof of eligibility is required at the time the application is submitted.
The Department complies with all applicable provisions of state and federal laws and regulations
pertaining to nondiscrimination, sexual harassment, and equal employment opportunity including,
but not limited to: The Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.), The Public Works
Employment Discrimination Act (775 ILCS 10/1 et seq.), The United States Civil Rights Act of
1964 (as amended) (42 USC 2000a-and 2000H-6), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973
(29 USC 794), The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC 12101 et seq.), and The Age
Discrimination Act (42 USC 6101 et seq.).
2. Cost Sharing or Matching.
This grant opportunity does not include a cost sharing or match requirement.
3. Indirect Cost Rate.
This grant opportunity is limited to capital improvement expenses and is funded via bond funds.
Indirect Costs, general operation overhead, and administrative expenses are not allowed for
coverage by bond funds. The grant therefore cannot compensate for indirect costs, general
operation overhead, or administrative expenses associated with the execution of the program.
4. Other, if applicable.
Applicants may only submit (1) one application for this program.
Business Enterprise Program: For grant awards of $250,000 or more, the grantee will be
required to comply with the Business Enterprise Program for Minorities, Females, and Persons
with Disabilities Act (30 ILCS 575/0.01 et seq.), which establishes a goal for contracting with
businesses that have been certified as owned and controlled by persons who are minority, female
or who have disabilities. The Department will work with the grantee to ensure compliance prior to
the establishment of the grant agreement as well as through the life of the grant.
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Prevailing Wage Act (820 ILCS 130/0.01 et seq.): Applicants that are awarded grants shall
comply with all requirements of the Prevailing Wage Act, including but not limited to, inserting into
all contracts for construction a stipulation to the effect that not less than the prevailing rate of
wages as applicable to the project shall be paid to all laborers, workers, and mechanics
performing work under the award and requiring all bonds of contractors to include a provision as
will guarantee the faithful performance of such prevailing wage clause as provided by
contract. Grantees will be required to report on Prevailing Wage Act compliance on a monthly
basis.
Illinois Works Jobs Program Act (30 ILCS 559/20-1 et seq.): For grants with an estimated total
project cost of $500,000 or more, the grantee will be required to comply with the Illinois Works
Apprenticeship Initiative (30 ILCS 559/20-20 to 20-25) and all applicable administrative rules. The
“estimated total project cost” is a good faith approximation at the time an applicant submits to the
Department a grant application of the costs of an entire project being paid for in whole or in part
by appropriated capital funds to construct a public work. The goal of the Illinois Apprenticeship
Initiative is that apprentices will perform either 10% of the total labor hours actually worked in
each prevailing wage classification or 10% of the estimated labor hours in each prevailing wage
classification, whichever is less. Of this goal, at least half of those apprenticeship hours shall be
performed by graduates of the Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program, the Illinois Climate
Works Pre-apprenticeship Program, or the Highway Construction Careers Training Program.
Grantees will be permitted to seek from the Department a waiver or reduction of this goal in
certain circumstances pursuant to 30 ILCS 559/20-20(b). The grantee must ensure compliance
for the life of the entire project, including during the term of the grant and after the term ends, if
applicable, and will be required to report on and certify its compliance.
Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS 570/0.01 et seq.): All grantees
will be required to comply with the Employment of Illinois Workers on Public Works Act (30 ILCS
570/0.01 et seq.) (the “Act”), which provides that whenever there is a period of excessive
unemployment in Illinois (as defined by the Act), if the Grantee is using Grant Funds for (1)
constructing or building any public works, or (2) performing the clean-up and on-site disposal of
hazardous waste for the State of Illinois or any political subdivision of the State, then the Grantee
shall employ at least 90% Illinois laborers on such project. Illinois laborers refers to any person
who has resided in Illinois for at least 30 days and intends to become or remain an Illinois
resident. Grantees may receive an exception from this requirement by submitting a request and
supporting documents certifying that Illinois laborers are either not available, or are incapable of
performing the particular type of work involved. The certification must: (a) be submitted to the
grant manager within the first quarter of the Award Term; (b) provide sufficient support that
demonstrates the exception is met; (c) be signed by an authorized signatory of the Grantee; and
(d) be approved by DCEO in consultation with the Illinois Department of Labor. In addition, every
contractor on a public works project or improvement or hazardous waste clean-up and on-site
disposal project in this State may place on such work no more than 3 (or 6 in the case of a
hazardous waste clean-up and on-site disposal project) of the contractor’s regularly employed
non-resident executive and technical experts.
Environmental Review Requirements: Capital grants will be reviewed to determine
environmental review requirements. Based on the scope of the project, the grantee may be
required to complete additional environmental approvals before disbursement of grant funds can
be initiated.
Purchase of Real Property: If permitted by the Award Budget and scope of activities provided in
a Grant Agreement, a Grantee may use the Grant Funds during the Award Term for the costs
associated with the purchase of real property (as defined by 2 CFR 200.1) either through the use
of reimbursement or advanced funds as permitted in Exhibit C of the Grant Agreement for the
following purposes and consistent with the Grantor’s bondability guidelines and 2 CFR 200:
(a) Cash payment of the entirety or a portion of the real property acquisition;
(b) Cash Payment of a down payment for the acquisition;
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(c) Standard and commercially reasonable costs required to be paid at the acquisition
closing (i.e., closing costs); or
(d) Payments to reduce the debt incurred by Grantee to purchase the real property.
D. Application and Submission Information
1. Address to Request Application Package.
Grant application forms are available at the web link provided in the “Grant Application Link” field
of this announcement, or via the link found at the end of Section D.2. below, or by contacting the
Program Office:
David E. Parr
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Office of Grants Management
1011 S. 2nd St.
Springfield, IL 62704-3004
Phone: 217-685-1197
Email: CEO.OGMgrants@illinois.gov
2. Content and Form of Application Submission.
A standard application package must be submitted and reviewed by DCEO. Each package must
contain the following items:
• Uniform Grant Application in fillable PDF format (print, sign, and scan the signature page with
submission)
• Uniform Budget utilizing the template provided by DCEO for this project. The entire budget
with all worksheets (category tabs) must be submitted with the application materials, even if
the worksheets are not relevant to the grant opportunity. (print, sign, and scan the signature
page with submission)
• Conflict of Interest Disclosure
• Mandatory Disclosure
• Project Narrative utilizing the template provided by DCEO for this project – no limit on number
of pages, spacing, font, etc. (print, sign, and scan the signature page with submission)
• W-9 form
• IRS Letter
These application forms are all available at:
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/support-docs.html
3. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM).
Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual, or a Federal or State awarding agency that
is exempt from those requirements under 2 CFR § 25.110(b) or (c), or has an exception approved
by the Federal or State awarding agency under 2 CFR § 25.110(d)) is required to:
(i) Be registered in SAM before submitting its application. To establish a SAM registration, go to
www.SAM.gov and/or utilize the instructional link entitled “How to Register in SAM” under the
“SAM Registration” section in the https://gata.illinois.gov/ Resource Library;
(ii) Provide a valid UEI number in its application, which matches the UEI number used in both
the applicant entity’s SAM registration and GATA Grantee Portal registration; and
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(iii) Continue to maintain an active SAM registration, with current information, at all times during
which it has an active Federal, Federal pass-through, or State award, or an application or
plan under consideration by a Federal or State awarding agency. The State awarding
agency may not make a Federal pass-through or State award to an applicant until the
applicant has complied with all applicable UEI and SAM requirements. If an applicant has not
fully complied with the requirements by the time the State awarding agency is ready to make
a Federal pass-through or State award, the State awarding agency may determine that the
applicant is not qualified to receive a Federal pass-through or State award and use that
determination as a basis for making a Federal pass-through or State award to another
applicant.
4. Submission Dates and Times.
The application and all required documentation shall be submitted electronically and should be
received no later than 5:00 p.m. on May 11, 2025.
The Department is under no obligation to review applications that do not comply with the above
requirements.
Failure to meet the application deadline may result in the Department returning application
without review or may preclude the Department from making the award.
5. Intergovernmental Review, if applicable.
N/A
6. Funding Restrictions.
Funding is available for bondable capital expenditures as described in the Build Illinois Bond Act
(30 ILCS 425). Pre-award costs are allowable at the time of the posting of this notice.
7. Other Submission Requirements.
Application materials must be submitted to the Department electronically to the Program Office at
the following email address: CEO.OGMgrants@illinois.gov
Files containing application packets and supporting documents that are too large to send all
together via a single standard email may be submitted via multiple emails, which will in total be
considered the single application. Each email should indicate that it’s part of multiple within a
group (e.g., 1 of 3). All such individual emails should be submitted by the date and time listed
above in D.4.
Electronic submissions including links to documents stored in Google Docs or other cloud-based
servers are not allowed.
E. Application Review Information
1. Criteria.
Grant proposals will be reviewed on a competitive basis. Each proposal will be scored on a 100-
point scale. DCEO shall consider the following criteria when evaluating the application submittal:
(40 points) Capacity – Based on the scope of work (project narrative) submitted within the
application, a maximum of 40 points will be awarded in this category according to the level of
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verification provided by the applicant describing its ability to successfully complete the project for
which the funds were intended within this funding opportunity.
(30 points) Economic Impact – Based on the application package received, a maximum of 30
points will be awarded relative to the application’s demonstration that the funds will create a
positive economic impact within the community.
(15 points) Need – Based on evaluation of the application’s description of the need within the
community relevant to the funding opportunity available, a maximum of 15 points will be awarded
in this category.
(15 points) Quality – Based on the application package received, a maximum of 15 points will be
awarded relative to the application’s demonstration of project features and characteristics,
compared to the project as defined in this funding opportunity.
2. Review and Selection Process.
Applications will be graded using the Merit Review Process and scored on the criteria specified in
Section E.1 of this Notice. DCEO will designate an Evaluation Committee to grade each
application received for this funding opportunity. The final score of each committee member will
be calculated and an average of all scores for that application will be the final application score.
Each application will then be ranked by their score.
The Merit Based Review process is subject to appeal. However, evaluation scores cannot be
appealed. 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://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/meritappreview.html
3. Anticipated Announcement and State Award Dates, if applicable.
The Department anticipates sending Notices of State Award by approximately three months from
the application deadline, but reserves the right to issue a reduced award, or to not issue any
award. The date of any actual award will depend upon multiple factors including specifics of the
review necessary based on the details of the funded project, such as environmental reviews,
release of bond funds, etc.
F. Award Administration Information
1. State Award Notices.
After completion of the Merit Review Process, and providing any additional information requested
by the grantor, the Notice of State Award (NoSA) will be issued to the awarded grantee. The
NoSA will specify the funding terms and specific conditions resulting from the pre-award risk
assessments and the merit review process. The NoSA must be accepted (electronically signed)
in the GATA Portal by an authorized representative of the grantee organization. The NoSA is not
an authorization to begin performance or incur costs.
2. Administrative and National Policy Requirements.
Grant Uniform Requirements
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The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (30 ILCS 708/1 et seq.) (and its related
administrative rules, 44 Ill. Admin. Code Part 7000), was enacted to increase the accountability
and transparency in the use of grant funds from whatever source and to reduce administrative
burdens on both State agencies and grantees by adopting federal guidance and regulations
applicable to those grant funds; specifically, the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost
Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200).
Procurement
Grantees will be required to adhere to methods of procurement per the Procurement Standards
(2 CFR 200.317 – 2 CFR 200.327).
Grant Award Payment
The grant agreement will specify the payment terms and the payment schedule pursuant to cash
management requirements as stated in 44 Illinois Administrative Code, Title 44, Subtitle F, Part
7000, Section 120. The Department reserves the right to determine the appropriate payment
structure on a project-specific basis.
3. Reporting.
Periodic Performance Report (PPR) and Periodic Financial Report (PFR)
Grantees funded under this program through this NoFO are required to submit electronically in
the format required by the Grantor, at least on a quarterly basis to their assigned grant manager:
the PPR and PFR; the expense tracking spreadsheet (ledger); and any other supporting
documents or forms required by the program. The first of such reports shall cover the first period
identified in the Report Deliverable Schedule contained within Article XL of the executed Grant
Agreement, or any associated update/revision/correction of said schedule provided to the
Grantee by the Department. Pursuant to 2 CFR 200.328, Periodic Financial Reports shall be
submitted no later than 30 calendar days following the period covered by the report. Pursuant to
2 CFR 200.329, Periodic Performance Reports shall be submitted no later than 30 calendar days
following the period covered by the report. Any additional reporting requirements as a result of
the risk assessments and merit review will be disclosed in the Notice of State Award (NoSA).
Grantees are required within 45 calendar days following the end of the period of performance to
submit a final closeout report in the format required by the Grantor (See 2 CFR 200.344, and the
Illinois Grant Funds Recovery Act at 30 ILCS 705).
Monitoring
Grantees funded through this NoFO are subject to fiscal and programmatic monitoring visits by
the Department in accordance with 2 CFR 200.337. The Grantees must have an open-door
policy allowing periodic visits by Department monitors to evaluate the progress of the project and
must provide documentation upon request of the monitor. Program and fiscal staff will also
maintain contact with the participants and will monitor progress and performance under the terms
of the agreement(s). The Department may modify grants based on performance.
Audit
Grantees shall be subject to Illinois’ statewide Audit Report Review requirements. Terms of the
Single Audit Act Amendments of 1996 (31 USC 7501-7507), Subpart F of 2 CFR Part 200, and
the audit rules set forth under the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act shall apply. (See 30
ILCS 708/65(c)).
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Please direct any questions regarding this NoFO to:
David E. Parr
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Office of Grants Management
1011 S. 2nd St.
Springfield, IL 62704-3004
Phone: 217-685-1197
Email: CEO.OGMgrants@illinois.gov
H. Other Information, if applicable
This is a one-time initiative designed for capital improvements as defined within the annual
appropriation bill (Public Act 104-0003) set forth by the Illinois General Assembly. This notice
does not obligate the State of Illinois to make any State awards.
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