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As a service to member governments, Bi-State Regional Commission staff are available to prepare grant applications as requested. Staff have experience in writing applications for infrastructure including public facilities (e.g. water and sewer), public safety, transportation, recreation and open space, housing rehabilitation, environmental, and economic development projects. Depending on the funding program and application process, staff assistance may require a separate contract.
Bi-State staff can write and administer grants for many types of awarded projects, maintaining compliance with all applicable state and federal guidelines and requirements.
In order for Bi-State staff to best assist with grant applications, the applying member government should be prepared to provide the following information:
- Proposed project scope and purpose, including target population and explanation of how the project fits within the member government’s goals
- Detailed project budgets, including estimates/quotes if applicable
- Budget for most current fiscal year
- Community’s comprehensive plan and/or mission statement, or documents supporting the project's planning and priority
- Any other supplementary materials as dictated by the grant application guidelines
Staff also offers assistance in conducting household surveys as needed for applications, particularly for competitive state programs funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, which require documentation of benefit to at least 51% low-and moderate-income persons to establish eligibility. Income survey contracts should be scheduled well in advance of application deadlines. These grant programs include the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, which is administered by the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) in Illinois and by the Economic Development Authority (IEDA) in Iowa.
Iowa applicants should be registered with IowaGrants.gov, which provides an online grant application and management system as well as a search portal for grant and loan opportunities.
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As a service to member governments, Bi-State Regional Commission staff are available to prepare grant applications as requested. Staff have experience in writing applications for infrastructure including public facilities (e.g. water and sewer), public safety, transportation, recreation and open space, housing rehabilitation, environmental, and economic development projects. Depending on the funding program and application process, staff assistance may require a separate contract.
Note: Grants and funding resources listed are for informational purposes only. Bi-State Regional Commission will not be held responsible for regulatory or funding changes, which may occur to individual grant programs. Please contact our Planning Department for information regarding funding opportunities listed on this site.
Grant List
Illinois DCEO
Iowa Economic Development Authority
Development
Housing
Public Facilities
Public Safety
Recreation & Natural Resources: Illinois | Iowa | Nation Wide#trail
Transportation: Illinois | Iowa
Development
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Economic Development Grants |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
https://www.illinois.gov/dceo/ Grant funds of up to $750,000 may be available for loan by a local government to businesses locating or expanding in the community. Funds may be used for machinery and equipment, working capital, building construction and renovation. Grants may also be available for improvements to public infrastructure in direct support of a business that would create and/or retain jobs in the community.
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$750,000
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Anytime
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Housing Rehabilitation |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
https://www.illinois.gov/dceo/ May be used to finance rehabilitation of residential buildings, including improvements for energy efficiency. In conjunction with rehabilitation activities, CDAP funds may be used to finance acquisition, disposition, clearance and relocation to arrest decline of an area. |
$450,000
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TBD
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Community Facilities and Services Fund |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/CDBG The Community Facilities and Services Fund provides grants to communities for a variety of projects and activities primarily benefiting low- and moderate-income persons, including day care facilities, senior centers, vocational workshops and other community services. Projects must incorporate and support Iowa’s state sustainable principles.
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Populations <1,000
$300,000 1,000-2,500 $500,000 2,500-15,000 $600,000 >15,000 $800,000 |
January
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Housing |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/CDBG/ The IEDA will fund owner-occupied rehabilitation for single family homes being used as the principal residence.. Projects must primarily benefit low- and moderate-income persons and support Iowa’s sustainable principles. Rehabilitation projects have a maximum per unit subsidy of $37,500, and hard costs are limited to $24,999 of the total maximum subsidy of $37,500. |
Varies
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January
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Rail Economic Development Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm To promote development in Iowa through maintaining or providing rail service to companies that create or retain jobs. Eligible: Iowa cities/counties. Grants or loans up to 80% of eligible costs. Eligible projects must represent an immediate need related to job creation or retention. |
$100,000
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Anytime
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Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm To promote economic development in Iowa through construction or improvement of roads and streets. Eligible: Iowa cities/counties. Immediate Opportunity: projects related to an immediate, non-speculative opportunity for permanent job creation or retention. Jobs created are to be value-adding in nature (i.e. manufacturing, industrial, non-retail), and relocation of jobs within the state does not quality. Local match of at least 20%. Local Development: projects which support local development, but do not require an immediate commitment of funds or do not meet threshold set for Immediate Opportunity projects (i.e. industrial parks, tourist attractions); and evaluated on 5 factors of development potential, economic impact, local commitment and initiative, transportation need and area economic need. |
$500,000
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Immediate Opportunity: Anytime
Local Development: February 1 and September 1 |
Housing
Rural Community Development Initiative
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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United States Department of Agriculture
https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/rural-community-development-initiative-grants This program provides funding to help non-profit housing and community development organizations support housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas. To apply, contact: Mr. Michael Wallace USDA Rural Development, IL State Office, 2118 West Park Court, Suite A, Champaign IL 61821.
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$250,000
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N/A
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Public Facilities
Assistance to Firefighter's Grant
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/grants The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers this grant to salaried and volunteer fire departments to supplement their budget in up to two of six areas: training, wellness/fitness, vehicles, firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment, and fire prevention programs. Cities under 20,000 people need to also provide 5% non-federal funds while cities between 20,000 and 1,000,000 residents need to provide 10% non-Federal funds.
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Varies by population size
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TBD
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Public Facilities (water/sewer) |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Economic Development Authority (IEDA)
http://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/CDBG/ Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds are available to cities and counties on an annual competitive basis through the Water/Sewer Fund. Assisted activities include sanitary sewer system improvements, water system improvements, water and wastewater treatment facilities, storm sewer projects related to sanitary sewer system improvements, and rural water connections. |
Populations <1,000
$300,000 1,000-2,500 $500,000 2,500-15,000 $600,000 >15,000 $800,000 |
November
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Volunteer Fire Assistance
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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USDA and State Forest Services
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/partners/vfa/ In an effort to help communities meet and expand their fire suppression responsibilities, the USDA and state forest services are offering this grant to rural (less than 10,000 pop.) fire departments desiring to seek assistance for equipment, property acquisition, or supplies. To apply, contact Mr. Tom Wilson, IL Dept of Natural Resources, 604 E Franklin, Jerseyville, IL 62052.
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Varies (average award is $5,000 or less)
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Public Safety
Assistance to Firefighter's Grant
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/grants The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers this grant to salaried and volunteer fire departments to supplement their budget in up to two of six areas: training, wellness/fitness, vehicles, firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment, and fire prevention programs. Cities under 20,000 people need to also provide 5% non-federal funds while cities between 20,000 and 1,000,000 residents need to provide 10% non-Federal funds.
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Varies by population size
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TBD
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Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grants
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Bureau of Justice Administration
http://ojp.gov/bvpbasi/home.html In order to defer the costs of acquiring bulletproof vests, the Bureau of Justice Administration is promoting this grant for law enforcement agencies with a demonstrated need of vests to outfit every officer in jurisdictions. On-line application is required at the website listed above to receive a match of 50% purchasing costs, including shipping and handling. More information can be seen at http://www.nlectc.org/pdffiles/selectapp.pdf
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Varies
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April/August
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Community Oriented Policing (COPS) Universal Hiring Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services
https://cops.usdoj.gov/Default.asp?Item=46 The Department of Justice, COPS office will provide grants to hire/rehire officers in order to increase police presence and public safety within local communities. These year-long grants can pay for up to 75% of the officer's salary while a local match of at least 25% is also required.
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$125,000
per officer |
June
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Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP)
Emergency Public Facilities Grants |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
https://www.illinois.gov/dceo/ Eligible activities are identical to those in the Competitive Public Facilities component but which are of an urgent nature and have occurred outside the normal funding cycle. This funding is generally reserved for emergencies caused by natural events, such as flood, tornado, extreme weather. Emergencies attributable to a lack of maintenance are not considered eligible. Pre-application must be submitted to CDBG Emergency Public Infrastructure Program, Ridgley Building 2nd Floor, 500 E. Monroe, Springfield, IL 62701. All other CDAP requirements, including low-to-moderate income threshold, still have to be met.
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$200,000
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Anytime
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Federal Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm Using a set-aside of Surface Transportation funds, this federal program provides for the replacement or rehabilitation of structurally deficient or functionally obsolete public roadway bridges. Any agency with public road jurisdiction is eligible although a 20% local match is required (80% federal funding). The specified bridges must be classified as structurally deficient or obsolete according to federal guidelines in order to receive this grant.
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$1,000,000
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October
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Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov The US Justice Department is sponsoring a grant to promote local law enforcement through hiring, training, and overtime for law enforcement personnel; enhancing school security measures; enhancing the adjudication of cases involving violent offenders; establishing multi-jurisdictional task forces; and establishing crime prevention programs involving community residents. State and local governments may apply for this grant provided that they have the required 10% matching funds. |
N/A
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N/A
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Local Law Enforcement Assistance Program (Drug Control and System Improvement Program)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov The US DOJ is funding this grant to increase communities' abilities to combat drug abuse and local drug related issues. The emphasis of this program is on reducing availability of drugs, reducing crime, improving effectiveness of the criminal justice system, improving offender habitation, and increasing offender accountability. The grant requires a cash match of 25% and is available for state or local programs (although 40% must pass-through to local governments). 5% must be set aside for criminal justice record improvement. |
N/A
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N/A
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Pedestrian Curb Ramp Construction Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm To assist cities in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on primary roads, the Iowa DOT is sponsoring this program to improve/create ADA-approved curb ramps within any Iowa city. Outlined plans must involve a municipal extension of a primary road. DOT may pay up to 100% of eligible costs.
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$250,000
per city per year |
Ongoing
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Residential Substance Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Corrections Program office, Office of Justice Programs, US Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov The Corrections Program Office is administering a grant to provide for the successful rehabilitation of drug-addicted inmates. Each state is allocated a base amount of 0.4 percent of total funds available. The remaining funds are divided based on the same ratio of each state’s prison population to the total prison population of all states. Each program must consist of a 6-12 month timeframe, be provided in residential facilities set apart from the general correctional population, focus on substance abuse problems of the inmate, perform drug testing, and develop the inmates’ cognitive, behavioral, social, or vocational skills. All levels of state and local governments may apply provided they attain a 25% cash match.
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Varies
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N/A
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STOP Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Violence Against Women Grants Office, Office of Justice Programs, US DOJ
http://www.usdoj.gov The STOP Violence Against Women Act is a grant proposed to increase community protection through the training of law enforcement and prosecutors, developing police prosecution policies, improving data collection/communication systems, developing programs which address stalking, developing victim service programs focusing on rural, racial, cultural, and language minority services. Each state and territory must allocate 25 percent for law enforcement, 25 percent for prosecutors, 30 percent for victim services (of which at least 10 percent must be distributed to culturally specific community-based organizations), 5 percent to state and local courts, and 15 percent for discretionary distribution.
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Varies
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April
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Urban-State Traffic Engineering Program (U-STEP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program to improve traffic problems on primary roads in all Iowa cities. Improvements must involve a municipal extension of a primary road and the city must match 45% of the cost (55% state funded). Spot improvements are single locations limited to $200,000 while linear road improvements may span several intersections and receive up to $400,000.
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$200,000 per project
or $400,000 per project |
Ongoing
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Volunteer Fire Assistance
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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USDA and State Forest Services
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/partners/vfa/ In an effort to help communities meet and expand their fire suppression responsibilities, the USDA and state forest services are offering this grant to rural (less than 10,000 pop.) fire departments desiring to seek assistance for equipment, property acquisition, or supplies. To apply, contact Mr. Tom Wilson, IL Dept of Natural Resources, 604 E Franklin, Jerseyville, IL 62052.
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Varies (average award is $5,000 or less)
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Ongoing
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Recreation & Natural Resources (Iowa)
ATV Trail Grants |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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August 1
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Community Attractions and Tourism (CAT) |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Economic Development Authority The Community Attractions and Tourism (CAT) Program funds community attractions and tourism development activities that enhance the economic impact of tourism. CAT projects must be available to the general public for public use and be primarily vertical infrastructure (land acquisition and construction, major renovation and major repair of buildings, all appurtenant structures, utilities, site development, and recreational trails). CAT awards average 16-18% of the final negotiated project cost. 50% local match is required. |
$1,000,000
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January, April, July, and October
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Federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation |
80% of eligible costs
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October 1
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Fish Habitat Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
Varies
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Last working day of November |
Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program which will assist highway/street, transit, and trail projects so that Iowa can maintain its clean air quality by reducing transportation-related emissions. Eligible projects must be on the federal aid system and a city or county may co-sponsor for private organizations. A 20% local match is necessary and the minimal project cost must be over $20,000. Eligible projects must perform one of the following: reduce emissions via traffic flow improvements, reduce vehicle miles of travel, or reduce single occupant vehicle trips. |
N/A
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October 1
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Land and Water Conservation Fund
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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March 15
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Resource Enhancement and Protection Program (REAP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources
http://www.iowadnr.gov/Conservation/REAP/REAP-Grants The IA DNR will fund recreation enhancement projects that deal with trails and preserving natural areas from improper land use. Typical projects include trails, arboretums, rest rooms, shelter houses, picnic facilities, museums, parks, preserves, and forests. REAP provides 100% grants to cities and counties for open space protection and passive outdoor recreation. |
$50,000
small cities $300,000 large cities |
August 15
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Riverboat Development Authority (RDA)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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www.riverboatauthority.com |
N/A
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March 31 & September 30
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Scott County Regional Authority (SCRA) |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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www.scottcountyregionalauthority.com |
N/A
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April 1 & October 1
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Snowmobile Grants |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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May 1
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State Recreational Trails Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation |
N/A
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January 2 and July 1
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Watchable Wildlife / Forest Legacy Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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Continuous
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Wildlife Habitat Stamp Fund Replacement
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Wildlife Habitat Promotion with Local Entities Program |
$4,000
Minimum |
Last business day in May and November
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Recreation & Natural Resources (Illinois)
Federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP) |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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April 3
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Forest Products Industry Assistance |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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N/A
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Greenways and Trails |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
$20,000
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Continuous
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Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
$500 per teacher
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January 31
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Illinois Habitat Fund |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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N/A
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Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Transportation |
N/A
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June 17
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Illinois Wildlife Preservation Fund |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
Varies
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N/A
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Migratory Waterfowl Stamp Fund |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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N/A
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Nursery Operations |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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N/A
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Rural Forest Landowner Assistance |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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N/A
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Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) & Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
$750,000 for acquisition projects & $400,000 for development/renovation projects
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July 1
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Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
$1,000
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November 30
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State Pheasant Fund |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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August 1
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Urban and Community Forestry Assistance Grant |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
$100,000 statewide
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N/A
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Urban and Community Forestry |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Natural Resources |
N/A
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N/A
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Recreation & Natural Resources (Nation Wide)
Americorps |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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https://www.nationalservice.gov/programs/americorps |
N/A
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N/A
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Community Facilities Loans |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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www.rurdev.usda.gov/ |
Varies
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Varies
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Conservation Alliance |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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www.conservationalliance.com/ |
Varies
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Varies
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PeopleForBikes |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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PeopleForBikes Community Grants |
$10,000
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April 7
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Economic Development Administration |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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United States Department of Commerce |
N/A
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N/A
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The National Trails Endowment |
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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American Hiking Society |
Varies
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Februrary 17
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Transportation (Illinois)
Injury Prevention Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Transportation |
N/A
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March 4
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Local Alcohol Program (LAP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Transportation |
N/A
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March 4
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Rail Freight Program (RFP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Transportation |
N/A
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Contact DOT |
Surface Transportation Program Rural (STR)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Transportation |
N/A
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Contact DOT
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Traffic Law Enforcement Program (TLEP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Transportation |
N/A
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May 15th, 2007
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Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Illinois Department of Transportation |
$2,000,000
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June 17
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Transportation (Iowa)
Federal Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program to improve or replace structurally or functionally deficient public roadway bridges. Any agency with public road jurisdiction is eligible although a 20% local match is required (80% federal funding). The specified bridges must be classified as structurally deficient or obsolete according to federal guidelines in order to receive this grant. |
$850,000
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October 1
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Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program (ICAAP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program which will assist highway/street, transit, and trail projects so that Iowa can maintain its clean air quality by reducing transportation-related emissions. Eligible projects must be on the federal aid system and a city or county may co-sponsor for private organizations. A 20% local match is necessary and the minimal project cost must be over $20,000. Eligible projects must perform one of the following: reduce emissions via traffic flow improvements, reduce vehicle miles of travel, or reduce single occupant vehicle trips. |
Varies
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October 1
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Iowa Traffic Engineering Assistance Program (TEAP)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.iowadot.gov/pol_leg_services/Funding-Guide.pdf In order to provide local traffic engineering assistance, the Iowa DOT has sponsored this program to analyze intersection conflicts, travel delays, obsolete traffic control devices, parking issues, and school/truck routes to improve traffic safety. All Iowa cities and counties are eligible to apply until funds are exhausted. |
100 hours of
consultant time |
Continuous
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Pedestrian Curb Ramp Construction Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm To assist cities in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on primary roads, the Iowa DOT is sponsoring this program to improve/create ADA-approved curb ramps within any Iowa city. DOT may pay up to 100% of eligible costs. |
$250,000
per city per year |
Continuous
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Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE)
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm To promote economic development in Iowa through construction or improvement of roads and streets. Eligible: Iowa cities/counties. Immediate Opportunity: projects related to an immediate, non-speculative opportunity for permanent job creation or retention. Jobs created are to be value-adding in nature (i.e. manufacturing, industrial, non-retail), and relocation of jobs within the state does not quality. Local match of at least 20%. If contingencies are not met by two years after the project is open to traffic, the sponsor may be allowed a single one-year extension. |
Varies
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Immediate Opportunity: Continuous
Local Development: February 1 and September 1 |
Traffic Safety Improvement Program
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Description
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Maximum
Amount |
Deadline
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program which provides improvements or studies on all public roads under county, city or state jurisdiction. Eligible projects include improvements at specific traffic sites with an accident history, purchase of new traffic control devices, replacement of obsolete signs/signals, or safety research studies into sign inventory, work zone safety, and accident data. |
$500,000
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August 15
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Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program to improve traffic problems on primary roads in all Iowa cities. Improvements must involve a municipal extension of a primary road and the city must match 45% of the cost (55% state funded). Spot improvements are single locations limited to $200,000 while linear road improvements may span several intersections and receive up to $400,000. |
$200,000
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The Bi-State Regional Commission manages three different loan programs for the Region - the Bi-State Revolving Loan Fund (RLF), the Mercer-Muscatine County RLF, and the CARES Act RLF. The funds were initially capitalized by the federal Economic Development Adminstration (EDA). The focus of all of the RLFs is the retention and/or creation of jobs. Better paying jobs with benefits allow for more loan funds borrowed per job as shown below:
Average Wage Rate: | Created/Retained FTE: |
110% County Average Wage Rate | $20,000 |
100% County Average Wage Rate | $15,000 |
90% County Average Wage Rate | $10,000 |
80% County Average Wage Rate | $ 7,500 |
The loan term is based on the type of project and risk. Ten years is the maximum loan term, and four years is the minimum. Loans for working capital will be at a four year term. Loans for manufacturing and white collar projects are typically considered lower risk, and higher risk projects are those such as restaurants and personal services such as barbers, salons, and beauticians. The lowest interest rate that could be offered is 75% of prime or 4% minus prime, whichever is lower.
For all loans, demonstration of borrower equity in the project is required, and cash equity will result in a better interest rate offered. Collateral and personal guarantees are required for all loans. It is preferred that RLF funds be utilized to buy equipment, and the RLF collateral would be on that equipment. Construction or renovation of a business is not funded because Davis Bacon and National Environmental Protection Act requirements would then apply due to the federal nature of these funds. EDA will not allow RLF funs to be used for housing projects.
For general questions regarding the RLF Program, please contact Denise Bulat
The economic development contacts for the jurisdictions in the loan service area are noted below. The support of the jurisdiction where the project is located is required. Henry County, Illinois manages their own revolving loan program, and the contact is the Economic Development Director of Henry County, Jim Kelly at
City of Aledo | City Administrator | (309) 582-7241 |
City of Bettendorf | Community Development Director | (563) 344-4060 |
City of Davenport | Community Development Director | (563) 326-7765 |
City of East Moline | City Administrator | (309) 752-1513 |
City of Eldridge | City Administrator | (563) 285-3911 |
Village of Milan | Village Administrator | (309) 787-8507 |
City of Moline | RLF Administrator | (309) 524-2035 |
City of Muscatine | Community Development Director | (563) 262-4141 |
Muscatine County | Planning & Zoning Administrator | (563) 326-8643 |
City of Rock Island | Community & Economic Development Director | (309) 793-2920 |
City of Silvis | City Administrator | (309) 792-9181 |
Scott County | Planning & Development Director | (563) 326-8643 |
City of Wilton | Economic Development Coordinator | (563) 732-5002 |
All Other Communities | Bi-State Regional Commission | (309) 793-6300 |
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The cornerstone of Bi-State's economic development planning assistance is the Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS). The CEDS is fully updated every five years, with the last one completed in 2021. Progress reports are done during interim years. The most recent progress report is in draft form and is availble for public review and comments. Through the CEDS planning process, communities across the Bi-State Region help to create an overarching plan that guides and coordinates economic development. The CEDS process is required for the region to receive investment from the U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA). EDA funding has been vital to the region's economy over the years investing in industrial sites, commercial sites, rail facilities and revolving loan funds. The most recent CEDS documents are available below.
The 2021 CEDS was approved by the Bi-State Regional Commission on April 28, 2021. Please contact Executive Director Denise Bulat with comments.
pdf Bi-State Region Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) 2021 (3.42 MB)
pdf 2024 CEDS Progress Report (1.93 MB)
Printed CEDS
Limited hard copies of CEDS documents and progress reports are available for a fee, while supplies last. Digital copies are available for free. To request a printed copy, please email the