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Regional Site Readiness Program – Planning – Round 2

Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Emily Rhodes (CEO.Sites@Illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number FY26-2
Funding Opportunity Title Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
CSFA Number 420-35-3429
CSFA Popular Name Regional Site Readiness
Anticipated Number of Awards 10
Estimated Total Program Funding $1,500,000
Award Range $150,000 - $150,000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements
Yes
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 10/30/2025
Application Date Range 10/30/2025 - 03/31/2026 : 5:00 PM
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=3182
Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes
Mandatory : No
Date : 11/03/2025 : 12:00 PM
Registration link :
https://illinois.webex.com/weblink/register/re32576b206d80a156ad156c7e8eb8eca

For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified. For resources on pre-qualification and other grant topics, please visit
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/learning-library.html.

Application Documents – Please read the NOFO Supplement and complete the requirements

Application Submission Form

Technical Assistance Session Recording