OSLAD - Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (FY27)

OSLAD - Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (FY27)

The Illinois "Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development" (OSLAD) is offered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The OSLAD program is a grant program that provides up to 50% (90% for certain distressed locations) funding assistance to eligible, local units of government to acquire, develop, and/or rehabilitate public outdoor recreation areas. The OSLAD program is a state-financed program enacted by Public Act 84-109, the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act (525 ILCS 35/1 et. seq.)

Details

• Awarding Agency: Department Of Natural Resources
• CSFA Number: 422-11-0970
• CSFA Popular Name: OSLAD
• Funding Opportunity Number: OSLAD27
• Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
• Award Type: Competitive
• Total Funding Available: $37,500,000.00
• Expected Number of Awards: 65
• Funding Sources: State
• Capital Grant: Yes
• Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
• Posted Date: 2026-07-01

Funding Source Description

The OSLAD program is a state-financed program enacted by Public Act 84-109, the Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development Act (525 ILCS 35/1 et. seq.). The program was initially financed with "Build Illinois" bond money subject to an annual appropriation by the Illinois General Assembly. In 1989, Senate Bill 1463 was enacted (PA 86-925), which earmarked a portion of the State's Real Estate Transfer Tax as a dedicated funding source for the OSLAD program. The program became fully funded in FY'95 and provides millions annually for local park and open space initiatives. The amount of money available varies on a yearly basis due to the fluctuation in the real estate market.

Restrictions on Indirect Costs

No

State Award Notices

Once a final decision has been made, the successful applicants will be notified by email and/or letter of any final requirements before the state grant can be awarded to them. Once all the final requirements have been completed, the Grant Agreement between IDNR and the applicant will be sent for the applicant to sign and return. Once the agreement is fully executed by the IDNR a copy will be returned to the applicant.

Administrative and National Policy Requirements

The Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA), 30 ILCS 708/1 et seq. is the Administrative Code that this grant will be governed under.

Reporting

Financial reporting will include all funds, including matching funds, spent in the undertaking of the project and interest earned on advanced payment. Various types of reporting are required for grant agreements awarded under this grant, including the Periodic Financial Report and the Periodic Progress Report.

Performance Progress Reporting: The grantee shall be required to provide quarterly reporting of its activities under this project. The IDNR
may withhold or suspend payment if the grantee fails to submit the required reports. The following reports are required under this Agreement and the forms are provided in the Implementation and Billing Packet that will be received upon award:
• Periodic Financial Report (PFR)
• Periodic Progress Report (PPR)

These Quarterly Report are Due By: April 1; July 1; October 1; January 1

Additional Information

https://dnr.illinois.gov/grants/openspacelandsaquisitiondevelopment-grant.html