Illinois Administrative Code

Section 110.101 Application Evaluation for Competitive Planning Assistance Component (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 42 Ill. Reg. 19976, effective October 29, 2018)

Section 110.102 Pre-Application Determination and Application Evaluation for Non-Competitive Mobility and Accessibility Rehabilitation Services (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 42 Ill. Reg. 19976, effective October 29, 2018)

Section 110.103 Application Evaluation for Competitive Public Infrastructure Component a) Explanation of Application Ranking System 1) Applicants will compete in a formalized ranking system. Applications will undergo a multi-person review to determine eligibility in 3 areas: Bene…

Section 110.104 Application Evaluation for Competitive Housing Rehabilitation Component a) Explanation of Application Ranking System 1) Applicants will compete in a formalized ranking system. Applications will undergo an initial review to determine eligibility in 2 areas: Benefit…

Section 110.105 Small Business Financing Component (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 20 Ill. Reg. 7799, effective May 29, 1996)

Section 110.106 Demonstration Program: Emergency Lead-Based Paint Abatement In order to respond to lead-based paint poisoning problems, funds will be made available on an "as needed" basis. There is no application deadline. Awards will be made to communities that are faced with a…

Section 110.110 Administrative Requirements The administrative requirements detailed in this Section, as well as those enumerated in 47 Ill. Adm. Code 1, are applicable to any grant awarded with respect to this Part. a) Compensation: The method of compensation shall be in accorda…

Section 110.120 Non-discrimination a) Equal Employment Opportunity 1) In carrying out any project under this Part, the grantee shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin. The grantee shall take…

Section 110.130 Complaint Process In the event of grantee complaint or a Department finding/determination, the grantee and the Department shall follow the procedures set forth in 56 Ill. Adm. Code 2605 (Administrative Hearing Rules). (Source: Amended at 29 Ill. Reg. 10017, effect…

Section 110.20 Purpose and Scope The purpose of this Part is to develop State administrative rules for the administration of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program within the State of Illinois. The promulgation of clear-cut program State administrative rules for the…

Section 110.210 Purpose a) The Department is responsible for the administration and management of the CDAP. For the purpose of this program, the Department establishes grants with eligible units of local government throughout the State pursuant to Subpart A of this Part. Proceeds…

Section 110.220 Definitions "Administration" shall mean managing or servicing the day to day operations of CDAP-funded revolving funds. A financial intermediary may perform the day to day servicing functions of the financial assistance, as provided for in the Financial Intermedia…

Section 110.230 Recapture Strategy Requirements As a condition of approval for releasing CDAP funds, each grantee undertaking an RF program for local economic development shall submit for Department approval an RF Plan, also known as a "recapture strategy", pursuant to Section 11…

Section 110.240 Revolving Fund Administration a) RFs shall have an administrative structure sufficient to carry out responsibilities for the day-to-day operations of the RF. b) If the RF administrator is not the unit of local government, a written agreement shall be executed betw…

Section 110.250 Use of Revolving Funds a) Revolving funds may be used to finance: 1) Financial assistance that shall result in job creation or retention for for-profit or not-for-profit businesses: A) for fixed assets including land, buildings, machinery and equipment, including …

Section 110.260 Requirements for Revolving Fund Projects a) Each RF project shall create or retain at least one job for every $15,000 of RF investment of CDAP funds. b) Job creation attributable to CDAP revolving funds shall take place within 24 months after the disbursement of f…

Section 110.270 Administrative Costs a) Eligible administrative costs include, but are not limited to, salaries, supplies, utilities, Financial Intermediary Agreement costs or similar expenses necessary for managing or servicing the RF portfolio and implementing the RF project. A…

Section 110.280 Revolving Fund Fundability Analysis Each RF shall have a standard RF financial assistance application. The RF administrator shall conduct a review and maintain documentation for each RF application to support that minimum program requirements have been satisfied p…

Section 110.290 Revolving Fund Financial Assistance Closings Each grantee shall establish a financial assistance closing process for its RF that shall govern the negotiation and signing of the agreement and disbursement of the proceeds. This process finalizes the terms, condition…

Section 110.30 Definitions "Act" shall mean section 106(d) (42 USC 5306(d)) of the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974 (42 USC 5301), as amended by section 304 of Title III of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (PL 97-35). "Application" shall mean a request f…

Section 110.300 Security a) All RF loans from grantees to their recipients shall be secured with a mortgage, security agreement, promissory note, financing statement or other assignment of rights of the assets of assisted recipients. b) In the event it is necessary or desirable t…

Section 110.310 Disbursement of Revolving Funds RF administrators shall keep records showing that the invoices or other evidence of the actual costs of the recipient's expenses were verified prior to the disbursement of RF. Grantees shall also assure that their disbursements are …

Section 110.320 Revolving Fund Monitoring The purpose of monitoring is to assist recipients so they can successfully generate jobs for low and moderate-income persons and to safeguard the capital utilized to assure availability of funds for future financial assistance projects. T…

Section 110.330 Recordkeeping and Reporting a) Grantees shall maintain all records of financial, programmatic and compliance activities. All documents that are associated with a financial assistance review process shall be maintained on file with the grantee. b) All grantees shal…

Section 110.340 Department Monitoring a) The grantee shall be responsible for operating the RF in accordance with the terms of its CDAP grant agreements and its RF Plan. b) The grantee shall permit any agent authorized by the Department, upon presentation of credentials, to have …

Section 110.35 Incorporation by Reference Any incorporation by reference in this Part of the state administrative rules or federal regulations of any agency of the United States or the standards of a nationally recognized organization or association includes no new amendments or …

Section 110.350 Evaluation of Performance a) The Department shall review the RF to determine if the grantee has administered and carried out its RF activities in compliance with the requirements and criteria outlined in Subpart B, with emphasis upon: 1) The requirements of Sectio…

Section 110.360 Program Income Subject to the Act a) Any program income (as defined in Section 110.220 of this Subpart) that the Department has permitted a grantee to retain and that is realized while the grantee has an open CDAP grant is subject to the requirements of the Act an…

Section 110.40 Federal/State Program Objectives a) In order to ensure that the State administered program complies with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, a CDBG assisted activity must meet one or more of the following national objectives: 1) Benefitin…

Section 110.50 Eligible Applicants a) Only units of local government may apply for funding. Eligible municipalities shall not receive funding from HUD as an entitlement city. Counties and townships that are not participating in the HUD Urban County Entitlement Program are also el…

Section 110.60 Eligible/Ineligible Projects and Activities for CDBG Components a) Eligible Projects and Activities Eligible activities are detailed in 24 CFR 570.482 (2004). Listed in this subsection (a) below are program components that describe eligible projects and activities …

Section 110.70 Grant Application Process a) Upon request, the Department will supply local governments with an application package. Eligible applicants shall complete and submit the application in accordance with the instructions and the application schedule, which is annually es…

Section 110.80 Funding a) Distribution of Funds Grant awards will be made according to the application evaluation processes described in Sections 110.91, 110.92, 110.93, 110.94, 110.95, 110.101, 110.102, 110.103 and 110.106. b) Funding Considerations 1) Grant Ceilings. Grant ceil…

Section 110.90 Set-Aside for Disaster Response Component Certain types of conditions, such as natural disasters or other unique circumstances, e.g., loss of infrastructure due to construction, environmental incidents such as oil spills, ruptured public utility lines, etc., do not…

Section 110.91 General Economic Development Component The general economic development component is available to assist communities to attract or expand private businesses. The program provides financial assistance in the form of a grant to private businesses that create or retai…

Section 110.92 Competitive Public Infrastructure The competitive public infrastructure component is designed to fund public infrastructure projects that propose to alleviate a serious threat to public health and safety. Applicants must demonstrate that a serious deficiency exists…

Section 110.93 Competitive Housing Rehabilitation Component The competitive housing rehabilitation component targets projects proposing to rehabilitate existing housing stock. The purpose is to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing in conformity with local housing codes for l…

Section 110.94 Competitive Planning Assistance Component (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 42 Ill. Reg. 19976, effective October 29, 2018)

Section 110.95 Non-Competitive and Accessibility Rehabilitation Services Component (Repealed) (Source: Repealed at 42 Ill. Reg. 19976, effective October 29, 2018)

Section 120.10 Legislative Base a) Federal 1) On July 31, 1981, Congress passed the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981 (Public Law 97-35). This Act established 7 block grant programs, including the Community Services Block Grant. These block grants replace a large number o…

Section 120.100 Complaint Process In the event of an Applicant, Grantee, or CSBG program eligible client complaint, the Department will follow the procedures outlined in the 56 Ill. Adm. 2605 with the exception of complaints relating to funding termination of Community Action Age…

Section 120.110 Program Types-Description a) General Program Purposes – The Grantee will use the Community Services Block Grant available through the State of Illinois for purposes as described under Section 676 of the Act (42 USC 9908). b) Program Priorities – The Department's p…

Section 120.115 CSBG Loan Programs a) CSBG Revolving Loan 1) CSBG funds are loaned through Grantees to an Illinois business in a separate but companion agreement to a conventional loan. 2) The CSBG loan represents no more than 49% of the total loan package (combined borrowing and…

Section 120.120 Eligibility Requirements Client eligibility for the Illinois Community Services Block Grant Program is limited to the 3 listed categories. a) Clients served must be “low-income” which is at or below 125% of the poverty line as determined annually and published in …

Section 120.130 Limitations On Use of CSBG Funds CSBG funds shall not be used by the State or its Grantees for the purchase or improvement of land or the purchase, construction, or permanent improvement (other than low-cost residential weatherization or other energy-related home …

Section 120.140 Incorporation by Reference Any incorporation by reference in this Part of the rules and regulations of any agency of the United States or of standards of a nationally recognized organization or association includes no new amendments or editions after the date spec…

Section 120.20 Purpose and Scope The purpose of this Part is to develop regulations and guidelines relative to requirements for the administration of the Community Services Block Grant Program within the State of Illinois. The promulgation of clear-cut program guidelines for the …