Illinois Administrative Code

Section 651.10 Purpose This Part identifies the eligibility requirements and process for Early Approval Adult Use Dispensing and Cultivation Organization Licensees' participation in the Cannabis Business Incubator and Sponsorship Programs.

Section 651.15 Definitions The following definitions are applicable to the Cannabis Business Incubator and Sponsorship Programs: "Act" means the Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act [410 ILCS 705]. Article 15 of the Act authorizes these programs. "Department" means the Illinois Depart…

Section 651.20 Cannabis Business Incubator Program a) Through the Cannabis Business Incubator Program, the Department may approve hosts that provide the following required services to a Social Equity Applicant intending to seek a license, or a licensee that qualifies as a Social …

Section 651.25 Cannabis Business Sponsorship Program a) Through the Cannabis Business Sponsorship Program, the Department may approve sponsors that provide the following required services to licensees that qualify as a Social Equity Applicant. The sponsors shall: 1) participate i…

Section 700.10 Purpose The purpose of the Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency (or Local CURE) Support Program is to administer federal funds from the Coronavirus Relief Fund provided to the State pursuant to section 5001 of the federal CARES Act to provide financial su…

Section 700.100 Process for Reimbursement Requests Under Section 700.80(c) a) For local governments that are applying for Local CURE Program funds pursuant to Section 700.80(c), the Department will announce funding availability and request procedures on its website as funding bec…

Section 700.110 Monitoring and Records Retention a) The Department or a third party administrator will conduct monitoring of the Local CURE Program to ensure funds were spent in accordance with the Local CURE Program statute and this Part. b) Local governments shall provide, upon…

Section 700.120 Economic Support Payments Grants Program The Department will administer an Economic Support Payments Grants Program available to eligible local governments (see Section 700.40(b)) through Local CURE Program funding allocated for this purpose (see Section 700.80(e)…

Section 700.20 Definitions The following definitions are applicable to the Local Coronavirus Urgent Remediation Emergency (or Local CURE) Support Program: "Administrative expenses" means costs associated with the administrative work necessary due to the COVID-19 public health eme…

Section 700.30 GATA Requirements a) The Department will be excepted from the following Grant Accountability and Transparency Act requirements for funds allotted to local governments under Section 700.80(a), (b) and (c): 1) The Department will not be required to issue a notice of …

Section 700.40 Local Government Eligibility Requirements a) Local governments are eligible for Local CURE Program allocations under Section 700.80(a), (b) and (c) if they meet the following criteria: 1) The local government is within the State of Illinois, except that units of lo…

Section 700.50 Restrictions on the Use of Program Funds a) The Local CURE Program expenditures must follow the requirements of the CARES Act. Accordingly, payments to local governments under the Local CURE Program may only be used to cover costs that: 1) Are necessary expenditure…

Section 700.60 Eligible and Ineligible Costs for Incurred Expenses a) Funding Allotments Under Section 700.80(a), (b) and (c) 1) Eligible incurred expenses for funding allotments received under Section 700.80(a), (b) and (c) include the following five categories of costs and meet…

Section 700.70 Third Party Administrator The Department may enter into agreements with one or more third party administrators to provide operational assistance with the administration of the Local CURE Program, including, but not limited to: a) reviewing documentation submitted a…

Section 700.80 Allocations to Units of Local Government a) A portion of the funds (80%) appropriated for the Local CURE Program will be allotted to municipalities and counties based on proportionate population. In consultation with the Illinois Department of Revenue, the method o…

Section 700.90 Certification Process for Allocations Based on Proportionate Population a) Eligible local governments, as defined in Section 700.40, will be notified by the Department or third party administrator regarding their maximum allotment based on proportionate population,…

Section 710.10 Purpose The purpose of the Coal to Solar and Energy Storage Initiative Fund Grant Program is to support installation of energy storage facilities at the sites of up to 3 qualifying electric generating facilities located in the Midcontinent Independent System Operat…

Section 710.20 Definitions "Agency" means the Illinois Power Agency. "Act" means the Illinois Power Agency Act [20 ILCS 3855]. "Commission" means the Illinois Commerce Commission. "Department" or "DCEO" means the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. "Environm…

Section 710.30 Funding Source The grant awards described in this Part are contingent upon the availability of funding in the Coal to Solar Energy Storage Initiative Fund [20 ILCS 3855/1-75(c-5)(10)(A)], which is funded by the Coal to Solar Energy Storage Initiative Charge [20 ILC…

Section 710.40 Grantee and Project Eligibility Requirements a) The following types of entities are eligible to apply for a grant award under the program: 1) An owner of an electric generating facility that meets the requirements listed in subsections (b) and (c) and that: A) has …

Section 710.50 Form of Grant Applications a) The Department will publish, for at least 30 calendar days, a Notice of Funding Opportunity on the GATA Grantee Portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/). b) The applicants will be required to submit an application package to the De…

Section 710.60 Grant Award Selection Grants will be awarded by the Department to grantees following a merit review by DCEO and pursuant to GATA requirements (44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.350). The Department will award up to five total grants that support the installation and operation…

Section 710.70 Grant Agreements and Grant Administration a) Grant Agreements and Payment Disbursements 1) Applicants selected to receive a grant will enter into a grant agreement with the Department, which specifies the terms and conditions of the award. Grant awards will be admi…

Section 810.10 Purpose The purpose of the Energy Transition Community Grant Program is to award grants to promote economic development in communities that are in an area with a closure or reduced operation of a fossil fuel power plant, coal mine or nuclear plant.

Section 810.20 Definitions "Act" means the Energy Community Reinvestment Act. "Closure" means the permanent shutdown of an electric generating unit or coal mine. "Decommissioned" means a nuclear power plant that has submitted a Certification of Permanent Cessation of Operation to…

Section 810.30 Funding Source The grant awards described in this Part are contingent upon the availability of funding in the Energy Transition Assistance Fund [20 ILCS 605/605-1075] up to $40,000,000 annually. [20 ILCS 605/605-1075(b)(9)]

Section 810.40 Grantee Eligibility Local units of government within an eligible community may apply for a grant under the Energy Transition Community Grant Program as a primary applicant. Primary applicants may join with any other local unit of government, economic development or…

Section 810.50 Eligible Uses Grants must be used to plan for or address the economic and social impact on the community or region of plant retirement or transition. [20 ILCS 735/10-20(g)] a) Eligible uses for grant funds include, but are not limited to: 1) Research, analysis, and…

Section 810.60 Applications To receive grant funds, an eligible community must submit an application to the Department, using a form developed by the Department. [20 ILCS 735/10-20(e)] a) For applicants that are within an eligible area due to their proximity to a fossil fuel or n…

Section 810.70 Grant Award Determination a) Phase 1 determinations of eligibility and maximum funding amounts will be awarded by the Department to grantees following a merit review by the Department and pursuant to the GATA requirements within 44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.350. 1) Phase…

Section 820.10 Purpose In order to engage eligible individuals to participate in the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program, the Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program, Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program, Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program, and Clean Energy Pr…

Section 820.20 Definitions "Accessibility" means when a person with a disability is afforded the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a person without a disability in an equally integrated and equally effecti…

Section 820.30 Funding Source The grant awards described in this Part are contingent upon appropriation of funding from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund. See 20 ILCS 730/5-35(h); 20 ILCS 605/605-1075.

Section 820.40 Eligible Grant Applicants A single organization may propose to deliver all services, or may partner with other entities to provide certain elements of the Program. However, the lead applicant organization alone must meet all the requirements in subsections (a)(1) t…

Section 820.50 Required Program Activities Selected Energy Transition Navigators will connect individuals to the CEJA workforce and contractor programs. These Energy Transition Navigators, including their partners, will provide education, outreach and recruitment services to elig…

Section 820.60 Eligible Grant Expenditures Grant expenditures for Program projects must comply with GATA, the Uniform Guidance and the funding source, be reasonable and necessary, and support the allowable grant project activities set forth in Section 820.50. Eligible budget cost…

Section 820.70 Form of Grant Applications a) The Department will post one or more Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) on the GATA Grantee Portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/) seeking applications from eligible organizations contingent upon available funds. Applicants sh…

Section 820.80 Grant Award Selection Grants will be awarded by the Department to Energy Transition Navigators following a merit review by the Department and pursuant to GATA requirements (44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.350). The Department will award grants for each round of funding, rep…

Section 820.90 Grant Administration a) Grant Agreements and Payment Disbursements 1) Applicants selected to receive a grant will enter into a grant agreement with the Department, which specifies the terms and conditions of the award. Grants will be awarded for an initial term of …

Section 830.10 Purpose Subject to appropriation, the Department shall develop and, in coordination with the Department of Corrections, administer the Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program. [20 ILCS 730/5-50(a)] The Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program will de…

Section 830.100 Grant Administration a) Grant Agreements and Payment Disbursements 1) Applicants selected to receive a grant will enter into a grant agreement with DCEO, which specifies the terms and conditions of the award. Grants will be awarded for an initial term between twel…

Section 830.20 Definitions "Accessibility" means when a person with a disability is afforded the opportunity to acquire the same information, engage in the same interactions, and enjoy the same services as a person without a disability in an equally integrated and equally effecti…

Section 830.30 Funding Source The grant awards described in this Part are contingent upon appropriation of funding from the Energy Transition Assistance Fund. Funding also may be made available from other lawful sources, including donations, grants, and federal incentives. See 20…

Section 830.40 Eligible Grant Applicants A single organization may propose to deliver all required services, including Program Administrator and training provider elements, or may partner with other entities to provide certain elements of the Program. However, the lead applicant …

Section 830.50 Required Program Activities The Program creates career training programming at select DOC facilities. The main objective of the Program is to increase access to, and opportunities for, education, training, and support services to help returning residents succeed in…

Section 830.60 Eligible Grant Expenditures Grant expenditures for Program projects must comply with GATA, the Uniform Guidance and the funding source, be reasonable and necessary, and support the allowable grant project activities set forth in Section 830.50. Eligible budget cost…

Section 830.70 Participant Eligibility a) DOC shall have sole discretion to determine whether a committed person is eligible to participate in the Program and whether a committed person's participation in the Program poses a safety and security risk for the correctional facility …

Section 830.80 Form of Grant Applications a) DCEO will post one or more NOFOs on the GATA Grantee Portal (https://grants.illinois.gov/portal/) seeking applications from eligible organizations contingent upon available funds. Applicants shall submit their application materials by …

Section 830.90 Grant Award Selection Grants will be awarded by DCEO to grantees following a merit review by an evaluation committee designated by DCEO and pursuant to GATA requirements (44 Ill. Adm. Code 7000.350). DCEO will award one grant for each facility identified by DOC (se…

Section 840.10 Purpose This Part implements the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program to create a network of program hub sites with program elements delivered by community-based organizations and their subrecipients, geographically distributed across the State, including at least …