Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program

The Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering a single grant of up to $100,809 to support due‑diligence and master‑planning activities for a 300‑acre site in Edwardsville. The grant is aimed at an Illinois not‑for‑profit corporation partnered with a local university, requiring a 20 % cost‑share match and compliance with state and federal grant regulations. The period of performance runs from December 1 2026 to November 30 2027. Applications must be submitted electronically by 5:00 PM on November 16 2026. • Eligible applicants: Illinois nonprofit partnered with an Edwardsville university that owns ≥300 acres of developable land. • Funding: $100,809 total, reimbursable, indirect costs allowed (NICRA required). • Required match: 20 % of total project cost. • Deliverables: Completion of site‑readiness due‑diligence and master‑plan, documentation of milestones, and leveraged investment reporting. • Submission: Uniform Grant Application, Uniform Budget, conflict‑of‑interest, mandatory disclosures, and supporting site documentation. • Evaluation criteria: Need, Capacity, Quality (total 100‑point scoring).