SBIR/STTR Match Program

Application Period: 11/17/2022 - 06/30/2026 : 5:00pm

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State of Illinois Uniform Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Summary Information
Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Jamie Gladfelter (jamie.gladfelter@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Modified
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number SBIR/STTR Match Program
Funding Opportunity Title SBIR/STTR Match Program
CSFA Number 420-35-2382
CSFA Popular Name SBIR/STTR Match Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 55
Estimated Total Program Funding $5,512,500
Award Range $1 - $250000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching No
Requirements
Indirect Costs Allowed No
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 11/17/2022
Application Date Range 11/17/2022 - 06/30/2026 : 5:00pm
Grant Application Link Please select the entire address below and paste it into the browser...
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2382-2419.html
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Agency-specific Content for the Notice of Funding Opportunity
SBIR/STTR Matching Program
NOFO ID: 2382-2419
For information about grants please visit:
https://dceo.illinois.gov/dceo-grants.html
A. Program Description
Notice of Funding Opportunity Intent
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing
this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”)to set forth the requirements of the Department’s Small
Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Match Program
pursuant to 20 ILCS 605/605-1055. SBIR and STTR (https://www.sbir.gov/about) are competitive
federal grant programs that provide funding opportunities for a diverse portfolio of startups and small
businesses to foster innovation across the nation, meet federal research and development (R&D) needs,
and increase commercialization of research.
Program Description
Phase I Match
This program will provide a state match to companies that have received a Phase I award through a
federal SBIR or STTR grant program. The maximum award under this program may not exceed $75,000.
Seventy-five percent (75%) of the total grant shall be remitted to the business upon receipt of the
SBIR/STTR Phase I award and application for funds. The remaining twenty-five percent (25%) of the total
grant shall be remitted to the business upon submission by the business of the Phase II application to the
federal funding agency and acceptance of the final Phase I report by the federal funding agency.
Phase II Match
This program will provide a state match to companies that have received a Phase II award through a
federal SBIR or STTR grant program. The maximum award under this program may not exceed
$250,000. Fifty (50%) of the total grant shall be remitted to the business upon receipt of the SBIR/STTR
Phase II award and application for funds. The remaining fifty (50%) of the total grant shall be remitted to
the business upon submission by the business of the Phase II final report to the federal funding
agency.
Program History
This is a program initiated by the Illinois General Assembly and the Department. The original intent of this
program was to support Phase I grant awardees to foster job creation and economic development in the
State and encourage businesses to apply for Phase II awards. This program was expanded in 2025 to
include a Phase II match to further support Illinois companies that are driving innovation, economic
growth, and the commercialization of new technologies.
Performance Goals and Measures
Phase I
The successful grantee will be required to report on their progress toward applying for a Phase II grant,
and the specific technical advancements rendered as a result of this funding. Grantees must submit
performance data documenting support for the goals of the Governor’s Economic Development Plan
(https://dceo.illinois.gov/econplan2024.html).
Performance Goals:
Narrative
• Report progress toward applying for a Phase II grant from the participating federal
agency
• Report on the specific technical advancements rendered as a result of this funding,
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Non-Narrative
• Patents - number of patents associated with or projected to be associated with activities
conducted using this award
• R&D Spending - R&D spending conducted associated with the award activities, including
R&D expenditures from this award and any other related R&D spending, such as from
other federal or private sources
• Investment - amount of private capital invested in the business while conducting activities
using this award
• Job Retention and Growth – Jobs created or retained while conducting activities using
this award
• Average Earnings – Average earnings of employees including a breakout of any
differences in average earnings from jobs created or retained
Phase II
The successful grantee will be required to report on the specific technical advancements rendered as a
result of this funding, with a focus on progress towards the commercialization of this technology.
Grantees must submit performance data documenting support for the goals of the Governor’s Economic
Development Plan (https://dceo.illinois.gov/econplan2024.html).
Performance Goals:
Narrative
• Report on the specific technical advancements rendered as a result of this funding,
including the technical merit, feasibility, and commercial potential of the R&D conducted.
• Report on progress made towards the commercialization of the technical advancements
rendered as a result of this funding, with a focus on market adoption and production
capabilities.
Non-Narrative
• Patents - number of patents associated with or projected to be associated with activities
conducted using this award
• R&D Spending - R&D spending conducted associated with the award activities, including
R&D expenditures from this award and any other related R&D spending, such as from
other federal or private sources
• Investment - amount of private capital invested in the business while conducting activities
using this award
• Job Retention and Growth – Jobs created or retained while conducting activities using
this award
• Average Earnings – Average earnings of employees including a breakout of any
differences in average earnings from jobs created or retained
B. Funding Information
This grant program is utilizing state funds appropriated by the Illinois General Assembly for use by the
program within the specified timeline of this NOFO. Total amount of funding expected to be awarded
through this NOFO is $5,512,500. The Department may award grants to match the funds received by a
business through an SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal up to a maximum of $75,000. The Department may
award grants to match the funds received by a business through an SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal up to a
maximum of $250,000. The Department expects to make 40 Phase I match awards and 15 Phase II
match awards though this NOFO.
Of the total $5,512,500 available for this program, $3,000,000 will be set aside for Phase I match awards.
Any unspent portion of the $3,000,000 set aside funds will become generally available (no longer set
aside) at the start of FY26 Q3.
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Anticipated start date for awards is as soon as possible after a determination to fund is made. The period
of performance for each grant is one year and may fall between July 1, 2022 and June 30, 2026
depending on when grant was executed.
The release of this NOFO does not obligate the Department to make an award.
C. Eligibility Information
An entity must be registered in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal,
https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/, at the time of grant application. The portal will verify that the entity:
• Has a valid FEIN number (https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-
employed/get-an-employer-identification-number)
• Has a current SAM.gov registration (https://sam.gov). SAM.gov registrations must be marked as
“public” to allow the GATA Grantee Portal to expedite the review of the federal information;
• Has a valid UEI number (https://sam.gov)
• Is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List (verified at https://sam.gov)
• Is in Good Standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, as applicable
(https://www.ilsos.gov/departments/business_services/corp.html)
• Is not on the Illinois Stop Payment list (verified once entity is registered in GATA Grantee Portal);
and
• Is not on the Department of Healthcare and Family Services Provider Sanctions list
(https://www.illinois.gov/hfs/oig/Pages/SanctionsList.aspx)
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 to the entity alerts them of “qualified” status or informs how to remediate
a negative verification (e.g., 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:
Phase I Match
Eligible applicants include: for-profit businesses based in Illinois (defined as principal place of
business in Illinois) that have received an SBIR or STTR Phase I award from a participating
federal agency.
The business must satisfy all federal SBIR/STTR requirements. To receive a full match, the
business must also have submitted a final or interim Phase I report, demonstrated that the
sponsoring agency has interest in the Phase II proposal, and submitted a Phase II proposal to the
sponsoring agency. The business must certify that at least 51% of the research described in the
federal Phase II application will be conducted in Illinois and that the business will remain an
Illinois-based business for the duration of the SBIR/STTR Phase II Project. The business must
also demonstrate its ability to conduct research in its SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal.
The Phase I SBIR/STTR award may have been awarded to the business up to 12 months prior to
the date of this application.
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The Phase I SBIR/STTR award associated with this application must be open, and the Phase II
application must not have been submitted to the participating Federal agency prior to the date of
this application*.
Phase II Match
Eligible applicants include: for-profit businesses based in Illinois (defined as principal place of
business in Illinois) that have received an SBIR or STTR Phase II award from a participating
federal agency. This program will provide a match for an original SBIR or STTR Phase II
only, and all subsequent Phase II awards associated with that project, i.e. Phase IIB, Phase
IIC, CRP, etc. are not eligible for this program.
The business must have received an SBIR/STTR Phase I award from a participating federal
agency in response to a specific federal solicitation. The business must satisfy all federal
SBIR/STTR requirements. The business must also have demonstrated its ability to conduct
research in its SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal. To receive a full match, the business must also
have submitted a final Phase II report. The business must certify that at least 51% of work
associated with the Phase II project will be conducted in Illinois and that the business will remain
an Illinois-based business for the duration of the SBIR/STTR Phase II project.
The original Phase II SBIR/STTR award may have been awarded to the business up to 12
months prior to the date of this application.
The Phase II SBIR/STTR award associated with this application must be open, and the Phase II
final report must not have been submitted to the participating Federal agency prior to the date of
this application.
Applicants that receive a SBIR/STTR Fast Track (Phase I and Phase II combined) are eligible to
receive a Phase I match award despite the Phase II application having been already submitted.
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.
Phase I Match
This grant opportunity requires the Phase I grant must be matched by a Federal SBIR/STTR
Phase I grant by at least a 1:1 match up to $75,000.
Phase II Match
This grant opportunity requires the Phase II grant must be matched by a Federal SBIR/STTR
Phase II grant by at least a 1:1 match up to $250,000.
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3. Indirect Cost Rate.
The grant will not compensate for indirect costs.
4. Other, if applicable.
Phase I
• A business may receive only one (1) Phase I grant under this program per state fiscal
year (July 1 – June 30).A business may receive only one (1) grant under this section
with respect to each federal proposal submission.
• Over its lifetime, a business may receive a maximum of five (5) Phase I match
awards under this program.
• For example: A business may receive only one (1) Phase I grant per each federal
proposal submission under this program per state fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
Phase II
• A business may receive only one (1) Phase II grant under this program per state
fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
• A business may receive only one (1) grant under this section with respect to each
federal proposal submission. For the purpose of this program, a federal Phase II
project will consist of the original Phase II award and all subsequent Phase II awards
associated with that project, i.e. Phase IIB, Phase IIC, CRP
• Over its lifetime, a business may receive a maximum of two (2) Phase II match
awards under this program.
• For example: A business may receive only one (1) Phase II grant per each federal
proposal submission under this program per state fiscal year (July 1 – June 30).
Potential applicants should reference 20 ILCS 605/605-1055.
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 by contacting the Program Manager:
Jamie Gladfelter
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation, and Technology
555 W. Monroe St.
Chicago, IL 60661
Tele: 800-252-2923
Email: CEO.SBIR@illinois.gov
2. Content and Form of Application Submission.
Applicant must complete the electronic application and upload the following items at:
Phase I Match Applications
Use the following application link if you are applying for a Phase I match award
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fa3a268d3d1d442eb19ed0572ce9252e
Phase II Match Applications
Use the following application link if you are applying for a Phase II match award
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https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d3a5dae3e960454cba8cb270400567e1
Uniform Grant Application in fillable PDF format.
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 Signature page must be signed by the authorized signatory before submission
Can be printed, signed, and scanned
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Can be signed digitally
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Conflict of Interest Disclosure.
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 Conflict of Interest Disclosure must be signed by the authorized signatory before
submission
Can be printed, signed, and scanned
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Can be signed digitally
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Mandatory Disclosure.
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 Mandatory Disclousure must be signed by the authorized signatory before
submission
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Can be signed digitally
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Phase I Match Award Documents
☐ Federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award acceptance letter
☐ Federal award agreement associated with the SBIR/STTR Phase I
☐ SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal associated with this DCEO application
☐ Documentation and/or letter/email from participating federal agency stating
compliance with all SBIR/STTR Phase I award requirements.
Phase II Match Award Documents
☐ Federal award agreement associated with an SBIR/STTR Phase I
☐ Federal SBIR/STTR Phase II award acceptance letter
☐ Federal award agreement associated with the SBIR/STTR Phase II
☐ SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal associated with this DCEO application
☐ Documentation and/or letter/email from participating federal agency stating
compliance with all SBIR/STTR Phase II award requirements.
3. Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) and System for Award Management (SAM)
Each applicant (unless the applicant is an individual or 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 the System for Award Management (SAM) before submitting its application.
To establish a SAM registration, go to www.SAM.gov and/or utilize this instructional link: How
to Register in SAM from the www.grants.illinois.gov Resource Links tab. Please note,
making SAM.gov registrations “public” will expedite the GATA Grantee Portal pre-qualification
process.
(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.
(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 and, 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
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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.
This opportunity will be open until funding for the program is exhausted.
Application materials must be submitted to the Department via electronic form at
Phase I Match Applications
Use the following application link if you are applying for a Phase I match award
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/fa3a268d3d1d442eb19ed0572ce9252e
Phase II Match Applications
Use the following application link if you are applying for a Phase II match award
https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d3a5dae3e960454cba8cb270400567e1
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.
N/A
7. Other Submission Requirements.
Documents stored in Google Docs or other cloud-based servers are not allowed.
Applicants may confirm receipt of the application and documents by contacting the program
contact listed in this NOFO.
E. Application Review Information.
1. Criteria.
This is not a competitive application and is not evaluated on a merit-basis. Applications will be
evaluated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be evaluated based on the eligibility
requirements stated in (20 ILCS 605/605-1055) and the applicant’s ability to provide
documentation and evidence that meet the requirements. Awards will be made until funding for
this program is exhausted.
Phase I Match Award Criteria
Requirements for Initial Phase I Match Award (75% up to $75,000 total award, or $56,250
max.)
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Requirement Associated Documentation and Information
1) Applicant is a for-profit • Name of the business
business based in Illinois • The form of the business organization under
(defined as principal place of which it is operated
business in Illinois) • The names and addresses of the principals or
management of the business
• Applicant certification that the business’s
principal place of business is in Illinois
• Proof that the business is a for-profit business
2) Applicant has received the • Federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award date
SBIR or STTR Phase I award • Federal award agreement associated with the
from a participating federal SBIR/STTR Phase I award associated with
agency in response to a this Department application
specific federal solicitation • SBIR/STTR Phase I proposal associated with
within the past 12 months prior this Department application
to the date of the application to
the Department
3) Applicant satisfies all federal • Documentation and/or letter/email from
Phase I award SBIR/STTR participating federal agency stating
requirements compliance with all SBIR/STTR Phase I
award requirements
4) Applicant certifies that at least • Applicant certification that the business will
51% of the research described conduct at least 51% of the research
in the federal SBIR/STTR described in the federal SBIR/STTR Phase II
Phase II proposal associated proposal in Illinois, if awarded
with its Phase I award will be
conducted in Illinois, if
awarded
5) Applicant certifies that it will • Applicant certification that the business will
remain an Illinois-based remain an Illinois-based business for the
business for the duration of the duration of the Phase II project (if awarded)
SBIR/STTR Phase II Project associated with this Department award
associated with its Phase I
award, if awarded
6) Applicant certifies that it is not • Applicant certification that the business is not
receiving concurrent funding receiving concurrent funding support from
support from other sources other sources that duplicates the purpose of
that duplicate the purpose of this award
this program.
7) Applicant’s Phase I • Applicant certification that the applicant’s
SBIR/STTR award associated Phase I SBIR/STTR award associated with
with the application is open the application is open with the participating
with the participating federal federal agency on the date of the application
agency on the date of the to the Department
application to the Department
8) Applicant has not submitted its • Applicant certification that the applicant has
Phase II application that is not submitted its Phase II application that is
associated with the associated with this Department application to
Department application to the the participating federal agency prior to the
participating federal agency date of submission to the Department, unless
prior to the date of submission they are a FAST Track (combined Phase I
on the Department application, and Phase II) awardee.
unless they are a FAST Track
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awardee that submitted their
federal Phase II application
with their Phase I application.
9) Applicant has not already • List of State grants to match SBIR/STTR
received a grant under this Awards
program in the same State of • Verification of the Department records
Illinois fiscal year (July 1 –
June 30)
10) Applicant has not already • List of State grants to match SBIR/STTR
received a grant under this Awards
program for the same • List of Verification of the Department records
SBIR/STTR Phase I award
11) Applicant has not already • List of State grants to match SBIR/STTR
received five grants under this Awards
Department program over its • Verification of Department records
lifetime
12) Applicant submits a complete • Applicant’s application has been fully
application to the Department completed and includes all documentation
and certifications
Requirements for Full Phase I Match Award (Remaining 25% up to $75,000 total award, or
$13,750 max.)
Will be submitted by grantee once grant is active and grantee has achieved
requirements.
Requirement Associated Documentation and Information
1) Applicant submits and federal • Participating federal agency’s
agency accepts acknowledgement of receipt of applicant’s
(acknowledgment of receipt) Phase I SBIR/STTR report (final or interim, if
its Phase I SBIR/STTR report applicable) associated with this Department
(final or interim final report, if award
applicable) associated with
this Department award
2) Participating federal agency • Documentation and/or email/letter from
demonstrates interest in the participating federal agency demonstrating
applicant’s Phase II proposal interest in the applicant’s Phase II proposal
associated with the Phase I associated with the Phase I project for this
project for this Department Department award
award
3) Applicant submits and federal • Participating federal agency’s
agency acknowledges receipt acknowledgement of receipt of the applicant’s
of the Phase II proposal Phase II proposal associated with the Phase I
associated with the Phase I project for this Department award
project for this Department
award
4) Applicant demonstrates its • Applicant narrative addressing its ability to
ability to conduct research in conduct the research proposed in its
its SBIR/STTR Phase II SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal, including
proposal labor, funding, resources (e.g., space,
equipment, etc.), etc. necessary to conduct
research proposed in SBIR/STTR Phase II
proposal
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Phase II Match Award Criteria
Requirements for Initial Phase II Match Award (50% up to $250,000 total award, or
$125,000 max.)
Requirement Associated Documentation and Information
1) Applicant is a for-profit • Name of the business
business based in Illinois • The form of the business organization under
(defined as principal place of which it is operated
business in Illinois) • The names and addresses of the principals or
management of the business
• Applicant certification that the business’s
principal place of business is in Illinois
• Proof that the business is a for-profit business
2) Applicant demonstrated its • Applicant narrative addressing its ability to
ability to conduct research in conduct the research proposed in its
its SBIR/STTR Phase II SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal, including
proposal. labor, funding, resources (e.g., space,
equipment, etc.), etc. necessary to conduct
research proposed in SBIR/STTR Phase II
proposal
3) Applicant has received an • Federal award agreement associated with an
SBIR/STTR Phase I award SBIR/STTR Phase I award
from a participating federal
agency in response to a
specific federal solicitation.
4) Applicant has received the • Original Federal SBIR/STTR Phase II award
SBIR or STTR Phase II award date
from a participating federal • Federal award agreement associated with the
agency in response to a SBIR/STTR Phase II award associated with
specific federal solicitation this Department application
within the past 12 months prior • SBIR/STTR Phase II proposal associated with
to the date of the application to this Department application
the Department
5) Applicant satisfies all federal • Documentation and/or letter/email from
Phase II award SBIR/STTR participating federal agency stating
requirements compliance with all SBIR/STTR Phase II
award requirements
6) Applicant certifies that at least • Applicant certification that the business will
51% of the research work conduct at least 51% of the research
associated with its Phase II described in the federal SBIR/STTR Phase II
award will be conducted in award in Illinois
Illinois, if awarded
7) Applicant certifies that it will • Applicant certification that the business will
remain an Illinois-based remain an Illinois-based business for the
business for the duration of the duration of the Phase II project associated
SBIR/STTR Phase II Project with this Department award
8) Applicant certifies that it is not • Applicant certification that the business is not
receiving concurrent funding receiving concurrent funding support from
support from other sources other sources that duplicates the purpose of
that duplicate the purpose of this award
this program.
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9) Applicant’s Phase II • Applicant certification that the applicant’s
SBIR/STTR award associated Phase II SBIR/STTR award associated with
with the application is open the application is open with the participating
with the participating federal federal agency on the date of the application
agency on the date of the to the Department
application to the Department
10) Applicant has not submitted its • Applicant certification that the applicant has
Phase II final report to the not submitted its Phase II final report to the
participating federal agency participating federal agency prior to the date
prior to the date of submission of submission to the Department
on the Department application
11) Applicant has not already • List of State grants to match SBIR/STTR
received a Phase II grant Awards
under this program in the • Verification of the Department records
same State of Illinois fiscal
year (July 1 – June 30)
12) Applicant has not already • List of State grants to match SBIR/STTR
received a grant under this Awards
program for the same • List of Verification of the Department records
SBIR/STTR Phase II award
13) Applicant has not already • List of State grants to match SBIR/STTR
received two grants under this Awards
Department program over its • Verification of Department records
lifetime
14) Applicant submits a complete • Applicant’s application has been fully
application to the Department completed and includes all documentation
and certifications
Requirements for Full Phase II Match Award (Remaining 50% up to $250,000 total award,
or $125,000 max.)
Will be submitted by grantee once grant is active and grantee has achieved
requirements.
Requirement Associated Documentation and Information
1) Applicant submits and federal • Participating federal agency’s
agency accepts acknowledgement of receipt of applicant’s
(acknowledgment of receipt) Phase II SBIR/STTR final report associated
its Phase II SBIR/STTR final with this Department award
report associated with this
Department award
2. Review and Selection Process.
This is not a competitive application and is not evaluated on a merit-basis. Applications will be
evaluated on a first-come, first-serve basis. Applications will be evaluated based on the eligibility
requirements stated in (20 ILCS 605/605-1055) and the applicant’s ability to provide
documentation and evidence that meet the requirements. Awards will be made until funding for
this program is exhausted.
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3. Anticipated Announcement and State Award Dates, if applicable.
The Department anticipates sending Notices of State Award (NOSA) as soon as possible after a
determination to fund is made.
The Department reserves the right to issue a reduced award, or not to issue any award.
F. Award Administration Information
1. State Award Notices.
The Notice of State Award (NOSA) will specify the funding terms and specific conditions resulting
from the pre-award risk assessments and the merit based review process. The NOSA must be
accepted 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.
Subrecipients and Subcontractors: Agreement(s) and budget(s) with subrecipients and
subcontractors must be pre-approved by and on file with the Department. Agreements can be
submitted to the Department when available. Subcontractors and subrecipients are subject to all
applicable provisions of the Agreement(s) executed between the Department and the grantee.
The successful applicant shall retain sole responsibility for the performance of its subrecipient(s)
and/or subcontractor(s).
Grant Uniform Requirements: 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).
Business Enterprise Program: For grant awards of $250,000 or more, grantees 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 and the Capital Development Board will work with the
grantees to ensure compliance prior to the establishment of the grant agreement as well as
through the life of the grant.
Environmental Review Requirements: Capital grants will be reviewed to determine
environmental review requirements. Based on the scope of the project, the grantees may be
required to complete additional environmental approvals before a grant agreement can be
initiated.
3. Reporting.
Periodic Performance Report (PPR)
Grantees funded through this NOFO are required to submit in the format required by the Grantor,
at least on a quarterly basis, the PPR electronically to their assigned grant manager. The first of
such reports shall cover the first three months after the award begins. 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 will be disclosed
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in the 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).
Monitoring
Grantees funded through this NOFO are subject to fiscal and programmatic monitoring visits by
the Department in accordance with 2 CFR 200.337. They must have an open-door policy
allowing periodic visits by Department monitors to evaluate the progress of the project and
provide documentation upon request of the monitor. Program staff will also maintain contact with
participants and monitor progress and performance of the contracts. 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)).
G. State Awarding Agency Contact(s)
Grant Help Desk
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Email: CEO.GrantHelp@illinois.gov
H. Other Information, if applicable
N/A
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