Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program

The Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program offers funding to local government units for creating a comprehensive lead service line inventory as mandated by Illinois law. Eligible applicants can receive between $20,000 and $50,000, with applications reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted. Additional financial support may be sought through low-interest loans for line replacements. Reporting requirements include quarterly updates and annual financial evaluations, ensuring transparency and accountability in project progress.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is to advise potential applicants of the availability of grant funds through the Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program (LSLI Grant Program) which will assist with funding of a Complete Lead Service Line Inventory meeting the inventory requirements of Section 17.12 of the Illinois Environmental Protection Act .415 ILCS 5/17.12.
Applicants must be Local Government Units that have pre-qualified through the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal. Applications for the LSLI Grant Program will be accepted until funding has been expended. All completed LSLI Grant Program applications shall be reviewed for completeness, technical merit, and adherence to the grant eligibility requirements described in Section D of this NOFO. Applications found to be complete and meet ALL eligibility criteria outlined in Section D of this NOFO will be funded on a first come first served basis. Successful applicants will be notified within approximately 21 days of application submission. Grant awards will be given in the range of $20,000 - $50,000 per applicant.
It is anticipated that some applicants will require supplemental funding in addition to the funds being offered through this LSLI Grant Program. Applicants may request supplemental funding for inventorying in the form of a below-market, low-interest loan through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s (Illinois EPA) Public Water Supply Loan Program (PWSLP), but must be in conjunction with funding to replace lead service lines.
All projects require, at minimum, quarterly reporting of progress, an annual Periodic Financial Report, and a final project evaluation and report. Quarterly progress reports shall include both a Periodic Financial Report, a Periodic Performance Report, and a brief project narrative. The annual Periodic Financial Report shall reflect the project’s progress for the Grantee's fiscal year. Further information pertaining to program reporting can be found in Section (G)(3) of this NOFO.