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Center for Disease Control
Clark County Health Department
Illinois Department Of Health
Illinois COVID-19 Hotline and Email Address If you have questions about Coronavirus- Call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hotline 1(800) 889-3931 or, Send an email to: DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV Anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Clark County Health Department
Illinois Department Of Health
Illinois COVID-19 Hotline and Email Address If you have questions about Coronavirus- Call the Illinois Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Hotline 1(800) 889-3931 or, Send an email to: DPH.SICK@ILLINOIS.GOV Anytime, 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Business Resources
US Chamber of Commerce
U.S. Chamber Resources:
Small Business Administration Disaster Resources:
Facebook Grants for businesses.
https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants
Illinois Department of Revenue:
Additional information can be found on our website at bit.ly/SmallBizRelief, and at illinoistreasurer.gov.
Tax Deadline Changed The deadlines to FILE and PAY federal income taxes are extended to July 15, 2020.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is launching a $150 million program with $5,000 grants to provide emergency rental assistance to Illinois tenants who are unable to pay their rent. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) is expected to reach approximately 30,000 renters who are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. The program will launch in August 2020 and run through the end of the year. Governor Pritzker will extend the ongoing residential eviction ban through July 31 to provide a smooth transition into the assistance program.
To address housing instability due to COVID-19, renters who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic will be prioritized in the grants process. Eligible tenants must already carry an unpaid rent balance from March through present day and certify that the reason they were unable to pay rent was due to a COVID-19 related loss of income on or after March 1, 2020. The assistance will be paid directly to a property owner or landlord on behalf of the tenant and as a condition of accepting the assistance, landlords must agree not to evict the tenant for the duration of the ERA. Assistance will be available on a first-come, first-approved basis until the funds are exhausted.
EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
IHDA is also launching a separate $150 million program for eligible Illinois homeowners with grants of up to $15,000 to provide support with mortgage payments. The Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMA) is expected to assist approximately 10,000 eligible homeowners who are unable to pay their mortgage. The program is also expected to launch in August 2020 and provide assistance through the end of the year.
Building upon efforts to mitigate housing instability, homeowners who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic will also be prioritized in the grants process. Homeowners' income prior to the pandemic cannot exceed 120% of the area median income (AMI). Therefore, only homeowners with mortgage arrearages, or in forbearance, on or after March 2020 through present day may be eligible to apply. Eligible homeowners must be able to certify that the reason they could not pay their mortgage in full was due to a COVID-19-related loss of income on or after March 1, 2020. The assistance will be paid directly to the mortgagor's loan servicer on behalf of the homeowner. Assistance will be available on a first-come, first-approved basis until the funds are exhausted.
NEW BUSINESS INTERRUPTION GRANTS PROGRAM (Marshall is NOT in a DIA)
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will launch the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as a result of COVID-19 related closures. The BIG Program is available for up to 3,500 businesses that experienced a limited ability to operate due to COVID-19 related closures. DCEO will begin distributing funds to qualifying businesses in early July. The total program funding will amount to at least $540 million in grants for small businesses, $270 of which has been set aside for childcare providers, and is funded by the CARES Act.
In the first wave of grants, priority will be given to small businesses that have been heavily restricted or completely shut down during the pandemic and are located in DIAs. Businesses eligible for the program must have experienced extreme hardship, demonstrated by eligible costs or losses in excess of the grant amount, since March and may continue to face depressed revenues or closure. Businesses must also have been in operation for at least three months prior to March 2020. An emphasis will also be placed on those businesses that are located in areas that have experienced recent property damage due to civil unrest, exacerbating the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Specifically, the program includes support for:
• Businesses in DIAs - $20 million for businesses that are located in a subset of DIAs that have recently experienced significant property damage, providing 1,000 grants of $20,000 each
• Bars and Restaurants - $20 million for bars and restaurants unable to offer outside service, providing at least 1,000 grants of up to $20,000 each
• Barbershops and Salons - $10 million for barbershops and salons, providing 1,000 grants of $10,000 each
• Gyms and Fitness Centers - $10 million for gyms and fitness centers that have lost significant revenue due to COVID-19, providing 500 grants of $20,000 each
DCEO will make the application for BIG available on Monday, June 22.
DISTRESSED CAPITAL PROGRAM
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's new economic recovery program will provide $25 million to support Illinois businesses that have sustained property damage as a result of civil unrest during the recent protests and demonstrations on or after May 25, 2020.
The Distressed Capital Program will reimburse the costs to repair structural damages, including repairs to storefronts and entrances, improving electrical systems, and restoring exterior work.
The program will prioritize small businesses, women and minority-owned businesses, underinsured or uninsured businesses, businesses that have a high community impact - such as grocery stores - and businesses in communities that have experienced historic disinvestment.
The Rebuild Distressed Communities NOFO will solicit applications from regional and local organizations that will perform outreach, coordinate local qualified vendors, and provide funds to cover the cost of repairs and building improvements for businesses in their region. The Distressed Capital Program also includes provisions to ensure BEP-certified contractors, including minority- and women-owned businesses, are the first in line to do the repair work.
DCEO will invite applications for the Distressed Capital Program with a NOFO made available on Monday, June 22.
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES
The Department of Human Services (IDHS) will provide $32.5 million in an effort to immediately mitigate poverty in Illinois and respond to the needs of hard-hit communities by COVID-19 and by the civil unrest. The program will support more than 73,000 people across the state by building upon contracts and services to target communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The actions will begin in June and extend through the summer.
Specifically, the IDHS strategies will provide:
• Unemployed Adults - Stipends of up to $4 million to help rebuild businesses
• Summer Youth Providers - More than $6 million to empower and engage youth and help rebuild communities
• Foods Banks - $2 million to expand the capacity to feed hungry families in the hardest hit areas
• Illinois Black and Brown Farmers - $1 million to increase the availability of fresh food and produce
• Mental Health Services - $2 million to help meet the increased demand for crisis services and better serve diverse communities
• Community-Based Organizations - $5 million to provide small grants for healing circles, restorative justice circles, and other healing activities
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - One-time $500 payment to help ensure food security, totaling $11.5 million
Additionally, the Department on Aging will expand the Emergency Senior Services Funds by providing up to $5 million to support senior residents in need of meals, groceries, medicine, and medical care. The funding will assist seniors who may not have been able to access necessary supplies due to damages to physical locations in their communities. The department will utilize the statewide case coordinator units (CCUs) throughout the Aging network to take referrals from all Aging providers for services.
Contact Information
General Resources: visit coronavirus.illinois.gov
PPE Equipment:
Business Assistance:
Other Resources:
Get Hired Illinois
DCEO in conjunction with IDES launched the Get Hired Illinois. This is a new portal designed to connect workers with available job and career training opportunities across the state. Governor Pritzker also announced that beginning in June, Illinois residents will have free access to online workforce development courses via a partnership with Coursera. Residents and employers may access Get Hired at www.illinois.gov/gethired . This portal blends IDES and DCEO resources to provide a one-stop-shop for both job seekers and employers – providing information on job opportunities as well as unemployment resources. The portal is designed to be user-friendly for job seekers of all levels and backgrounds and allows employers to upload jobs, virtual career fairs and training opportunities. Please check this out whether you are a job seeker or an employer.
Coronavirus Response:
DCEO Programs
Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program: This program will offer small businesses with at least one employee (not including the owner) and up to 50 employees the opportunity to partner with their local governments to obtain grants of up to $25,000 for 60 days of working capital.
We continue to accept applications under this program. Grant applicants should use the most current Guidebook for this program (4/14/20 version) as well as streamlined the GATA budget form for this program. Both documents can be found on our website here. A recording of the webinar from April 3, 2020 is available on our website. You can link to the webinar recording here. We also conducted a webinar focused to local governments. The recording of that webinar may also be found on the website. If you have questions about this program, do not hesitate to reach out to me or two the Office of Community Development grant manager for your county. Their contact information may be found here.
COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment benefits may be available to some individuals whose unemployment is attributable to COVID-19. For more information please visit the IDES website. Regarding the federal CARES Act, IDES is actively working to implement the recently enacted federal stimulus package as it relates to unemployment benefits. IDES has provided updated information as well on their website. IDES has begun accepting applications for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.
Economic Development Administration
Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (EAA): The EAA program provides a wide range of technical, planning, and public works and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time. The EAA can assist state and local entities through strategy grants and implementation grants. The CARES Act made $225 million available through the EDA Chicago Regional Office, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Applications under this program became available on May 7th and will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds run out. The minimum project amount is $100,000. If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to me. The Regional Economic Development Team can also provide a webinar on general information on this program. EDA also encourages applicants to consult with the EDA representative for Illinois to discuss whether their project is in alignment with the program goals and requirements. For examples of successful EDA projects, visit http://www.eda.gov/annual-reports/ . The Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) is available at http://www.eda.gov/funding-opportunities/index.htm .
Rebuild Illinois Opportunities
Fast Track Public Infrastructure: We have paused accepting applications under this program this week. If applications come in at this point, we will not review them as we believe we have received enough applications to fully subscribe the available funds. If additional funding becomes available, that status may change.
Public infrastructure: Units of local government are eligible to apply for public infrastructure grants of up to $5 million by June 30th. Funds can be used to support investment in publicly-owned infrastructure such as water and sewer main replacement, improvements to rail, air, or water ports; repair, or extension; gas and utility extensions; improving publicly owned industrial and commercial sites; upgrading water purification and waste disposal systems; water tower maintenance; and dredging waterways, among other public uses. Applicants will be required to identify the jobs and economic development impacts of their projects and how they align with the Governor’s Five-Year Economic Plan. As required under state law, local governments that commit funding as part of a match of requested state funds must conduct a public hearing prior to submitting an application. Applications for public infrastructure grants must be submitted by June 30th, 2020. For additional information on these funds, prospective applicants can visit DCEO’s website here. This link will take you to DCEO’s website where you will find the guidebook and Q&A documents this program. Interested parties can send questions to ceo.ocd@illinois.gov or call 217-785-6174.
Regional Economic Development: Local governments, economic development organizations, non-profit organizations, and private companies will be eligible to apply for grants of up to $2 million on a rolling basis. Funds can be used to support a range of activities including architectural planning and engineering design, land and building acquisition, demolition, costs related to site selection and preparation, utility work, and new construction, among other uses. Applicants will be asked to frame how their proposed projects align with any regional economic plans as well as the Governor’s Five-Year Economic Plan. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate strong regional support for their projects and lay out a clear vision for job creation by the proposed investment. DCEO will accept applications for regional economic development on a rolling basis. For additional information on these funds, prospective applicants can visit DCEO’s website here. This link will take you to DCEO’s website where you will find the guidebook and Q&A documents for this program. Interested parties can send questions to ceo.ocd@illinois.gov or call 217-785-6174.
Shovel-Ready Sites: Local governments, economic development organizations, non-profit organizations, and private companies will be eligible to apply for grants of up to $2 million for most projects and $1 million for brownfield rehabilitation on a rolling basis. These funds will support investment in sites with great economic development potential that require additional investment in order to become shovel-ready, which includes costs such as site acquisition, environmental site assessment, architectural planning and engineering design, demolition, utility work, and other construction work related to site preparation and improvement. DCEO will seek strong grounding of proposed projects in the Governor’s Five-Year Economic Plan along with any regional economic plans or site-specific plans available. DCEO will accept applications for shovel ready sites on a rolling basis. For additional information on these funds, prospective applicants can visit DCEO’s website here. This link will take you to DCEO’s website where you will find the guidebook and Q&A documents for this program. Interested parties can send questions to ceo.ocd@illinois.gov or call 217-785-6174.
Community Development Block Grant Program
Information regarding the 2020 Community Development Block Grant program is now available on the DCEO website. The 2020 Guidebook, application information, and workshop presentations can be found here.
UPDATE: The application deadline for the Public Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation programs has been extended to Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
Broadband
NEW OPPORTUNITY: The Illinois Office of Broadband has recently announced Illinois Connected Communities grant program. Per the link below, this is a collaborative effort among our Office of Broadband, the Evanston-based Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, and area philanthropy focused on broadband community planning and capacity building – for infrastructure, digital equity and adoption, etc. Here is the link to the Notice of Funding Opportunity: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pages/2424-1617.aspx Applications under this opportunity are due June 12, 2020.
The Illinois Office of Broadband has issued the first edition of Illinois Broadband Connections, a bi-weekly newsletter of broadband news and events specific to Illinois. This is a collaboration between the Illinois Office of Broadband and the Evanston-based Benton Institute for Broadband & Society. Please follow this link to subscribe – and feel free to help us spread the word.
Restaurants:
https://www.restaurantstrong.org/apply-for-grant/index.html
Social Security for Seniors:
Social Security’s COVID-19 web page at www.socialsecurity.gov/coronavirus/
Restaurant Information
https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/Restore-Illinois/businessguidelines3/restaurantbars.pdf (from DCEO)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/restaurants-and-bars-decision-tool.html (from CDC)
https://foodcodepro.com/knowledge-base/step-2-develop-procedures/procedures-on-social-distancing/ (from foodcodepro)
the tabs on the right hand side have A LOT of information. Step 3 and Step 5, I recommend.
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-phase-4
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/investing-business/
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/covid-19-financial-guide/
U.S. Chamber Resources:
- U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Resource Website
- U.S. Chamber Disaster Help Desk
- Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive
- U.S. Chamber’s Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist the guide
Small Business Administration Disaster Resources:
- SBA Loan & Advance
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/economic-injury-disaster-loan-emergency-advance
On June 15, SBA will begin accepting new Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) and EIDL Advance applications from qualified small businesses and U.S. agricultural businesses.
Facebook Grants for businesses.
https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants
Illinois Department of Revenue:
Additional information can be found on our website at bit.ly/SmallBizRelief, and at illinoistreasurer.gov.
Tax Deadline Changed The deadlines to FILE and PAY federal income taxes are extended to July 15, 2020.
EMERGENCY RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
The Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA) is launching a $150 million program with $5,000 grants to provide emergency rental assistance to Illinois tenants who are unable to pay their rent. The Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERA) is expected to reach approximately 30,000 renters who are disproportionately impacted by the pandemic. The program will launch in August 2020 and run through the end of the year. Governor Pritzker will extend the ongoing residential eviction ban through July 31 to provide a smooth transition into the assistance program.
To address housing instability due to COVID-19, renters who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic will be prioritized in the grants process. Eligible tenants must already carry an unpaid rent balance from March through present day and certify that the reason they were unable to pay rent was due to a COVID-19 related loss of income on or after March 1, 2020. The assistance will be paid directly to a property owner or landlord on behalf of the tenant and as a condition of accepting the assistance, landlords must agree not to evict the tenant for the duration of the ERA. Assistance will be available on a first-come, first-approved basis until the funds are exhausted.
EMERGENCY MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
IHDA is also launching a separate $150 million program for eligible Illinois homeowners with grants of up to $15,000 to provide support with mortgage payments. The Emergency Mortgage Assistance Program (EMA) is expected to assist approximately 10,000 eligible homeowners who are unable to pay their mortgage. The program is also expected to launch in August 2020 and provide assistance through the end of the year.
Building upon efforts to mitigate housing instability, homeowners who have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic will also be prioritized in the grants process. Homeowners' income prior to the pandemic cannot exceed 120% of the area median income (AMI). Therefore, only homeowners with mortgage arrearages, or in forbearance, on or after March 2020 through present day may be eligible to apply. Eligible homeowners must be able to certify that the reason they could not pay their mortgage in full was due to a COVID-19-related loss of income on or after March 1, 2020. The assistance will be paid directly to the mortgagor's loan servicer on behalf of the homeowner. Assistance will be available on a first-come, first-approved basis until the funds are exhausted.
NEW BUSINESS INTERRUPTION GRANTS PROGRAM (Marshall is NOT in a DIA)
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) will launch the first round of Business Interruption Grants (BIG) by providing $60 million to businesses experiencing losses or business interruption as a result of COVID-19 related closures. The BIG Program is available for up to 3,500 businesses that experienced a limited ability to operate due to COVID-19 related closures. DCEO will begin distributing funds to qualifying businesses in early July. The total program funding will amount to at least $540 million in grants for small businesses, $270 of which has been set aside for childcare providers, and is funded by the CARES Act.
In the first wave of grants, priority will be given to small businesses that have been heavily restricted or completely shut down during the pandemic and are located in DIAs. Businesses eligible for the program must have experienced extreme hardship, demonstrated by eligible costs or losses in excess of the grant amount, since March and may continue to face depressed revenues or closure. Businesses must also have been in operation for at least three months prior to March 2020. An emphasis will also be placed on those businesses that are located in areas that have experienced recent property damage due to civil unrest, exacerbating the economic impacts of COVID-19.
Specifically, the program includes support for:
• Businesses in DIAs - $20 million for businesses that are located in a subset of DIAs that have recently experienced significant property damage, providing 1,000 grants of $20,000 each
• Bars and Restaurants - $20 million for bars and restaurants unable to offer outside service, providing at least 1,000 grants of up to $20,000 each
• Barbershops and Salons - $10 million for barbershops and salons, providing 1,000 grants of $10,000 each
• Gyms and Fitness Centers - $10 million for gyms and fitness centers that have lost significant revenue due to COVID-19, providing 500 grants of $20,000 each
DCEO will make the application for BIG available on Monday, June 22.
DISTRESSED CAPITAL PROGRAM
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity's new economic recovery program will provide $25 million to support Illinois businesses that have sustained property damage as a result of civil unrest during the recent protests and demonstrations on or after May 25, 2020.
The Distressed Capital Program will reimburse the costs to repair structural damages, including repairs to storefronts and entrances, improving electrical systems, and restoring exterior work.
The program will prioritize small businesses, women and minority-owned businesses, underinsured or uninsured businesses, businesses that have a high community impact - such as grocery stores - and businesses in communities that have experienced historic disinvestment.
The Rebuild Distressed Communities NOFO will solicit applications from regional and local organizations that will perform outreach, coordinate local qualified vendors, and provide funds to cover the cost of repairs and building improvements for businesses in their region. The Distressed Capital Program also includes provisions to ensure BEP-certified contractors, including minority- and women-owned businesses, are the first in line to do the repair work.
DCEO will invite applications for the Distressed Capital Program with a NOFO made available on Monday, June 22.
POVERTY ALLEVIATION STRATEGIES
The Department of Human Services (IDHS) will provide $32.5 million in an effort to immediately mitigate poverty in Illinois and respond to the needs of hard-hit communities by COVID-19 and by the civil unrest. The program will support more than 73,000 people across the state by building upon contracts and services to target communities disproportionately affected by the pandemic. The actions will begin in June and extend through the summer.
Specifically, the IDHS strategies will provide:
• Unemployed Adults - Stipends of up to $4 million to help rebuild businesses
• Summer Youth Providers - More than $6 million to empower and engage youth and help rebuild communities
• Foods Banks - $2 million to expand the capacity to feed hungry families in the hardest hit areas
• Illinois Black and Brown Farmers - $1 million to increase the availability of fresh food and produce
• Mental Health Services - $2 million to help meet the increased demand for crisis services and better serve diverse communities
• Community-Based Organizations - $5 million to provide small grants for healing circles, restorative justice circles, and other healing activities
• Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) - One-time $500 payment to help ensure food security, totaling $11.5 million
Additionally, the Department on Aging will expand the Emergency Senior Services Funds by providing up to $5 million to support senior residents in need of meals, groceries, medicine, and medical care. The funding will assist seniors who may not have been able to access necessary supplies due to damages to physical locations in their communities. The department will utilize the statewide case coordinator units (CCUs) throughout the Aging network to take referrals from all Aging providers for services.
Contact Information
General Resources: visit coronavirus.illinois.gov
PPE Equipment:
- Donations: PPE.donations@Illinois.gov
- To Manufacture PPE in Illinois: ima@ima-net.org
- To Sell PPE: Covid.procurement@illinois.gov
- To Volunteer: visit serve.illinois.gov or email dph.serveillinois@illinois.gov
Business Assistance:
- Essential Business inquiries: contact 1-800-252-2923 or CEO.support@illinois.gov
- IL Small Business Assistance: email CEO.support@illinois.gov (DCEO) or click here.
- Federal Small Business loans visit: https://disasterloan.sba.gov.
- Business insurance coverage: contact the Department of Insurance (DOI) to file an online complaint: https://mc.insurance.illinois.gov/messagecenter.nsf.
Other Resources:
- IDFPR list of licensees and consumers impacted by COVID-19 visit:https://www.idfpr.com/COVID-19.asp
- Unemployment insurance eligibility and the application process call Claimant Services at (800) 244-5631.
- Tax Relief related to COVID-19 visit https://bit.ly/346uzuo
- If you feel sick or are concerned about infection visit DPH website, click here.
- Resources for people with disabilities, please visit www.DDD.Illinois.gov.
- School related inquires visit https://www.isbe.net/covid1
Get Hired Illinois
DCEO in conjunction with IDES launched the Get Hired Illinois. This is a new portal designed to connect workers with available job and career training opportunities across the state. Governor Pritzker also announced that beginning in June, Illinois residents will have free access to online workforce development courses via a partnership with Coursera. Residents and employers may access Get Hired at www.illinois.gov/gethired . This portal blends IDES and DCEO resources to provide a one-stop-shop for both job seekers and employers – providing information on job opportunities as well as unemployment resources. The portal is designed to be user-friendly for job seekers of all levels and backgrounds and allows employers to upload jobs, virtual career fairs and training opportunities. Please check this out whether you are a job seeker or an employer.
Coronavirus Response:
DCEO Programs
Downstate Small Business Stabilization Program: This program will offer small businesses with at least one employee (not including the owner) and up to 50 employees the opportunity to partner with their local governments to obtain grants of up to $25,000 for 60 days of working capital.
We continue to accept applications under this program. Grant applicants should use the most current Guidebook for this program (4/14/20 version) as well as streamlined the GATA budget form for this program. Both documents can be found on our website here. A recording of the webinar from April 3, 2020 is available on our website. You can link to the webinar recording here. We also conducted a webinar focused to local governments. The recording of that webinar may also be found on the website. If you have questions about this program, do not hesitate to reach out to me or two the Office of Community Development grant manager for your county. Their contact information may be found here.
COVID-19 and Unemployment Benefits
Unemployment benefits may be available to some individuals whose unemployment is attributable to COVID-19. For more information please visit the IDES website. Regarding the federal CARES Act, IDES is actively working to implement the recently enacted federal stimulus package as it relates to unemployment benefits. IDES has provided updated information as well on their website. IDES has begun accepting applications for the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program.
Economic Development Administration
Economic Adjustment Assistance Program (EAA): The EAA program provides a wide range of technical, planning, and public works and infrastructure assistance in regions experiencing adverse economic changes that may occur suddenly or over time. The EAA can assist state and local entities through strategy grants and implementation grants. The CARES Act made $225 million available through the EDA Chicago Regional Office, which includes Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Applications under this program became available on May 7th and will be accepted on a rolling basis until funds run out. The minimum project amount is $100,000. If you are interested in this opportunity, please feel free to reach out to me. The Regional Economic Development Team can also provide a webinar on general information on this program. EDA also encourages applicants to consult with the EDA representative for Illinois to discuss whether their project is in alignment with the program goals and requirements. For examples of successful EDA projects, visit http://www.eda.gov/annual-reports/ . The Federal Funding Opportunity (FFO) is available at http://www.eda.gov/funding-opportunities/index.htm .
Rebuild Illinois Opportunities
Fast Track Public Infrastructure: We have paused accepting applications under this program this week. If applications come in at this point, we will not review them as we believe we have received enough applications to fully subscribe the available funds. If additional funding becomes available, that status may change.
Public infrastructure: Units of local government are eligible to apply for public infrastructure grants of up to $5 million by June 30th. Funds can be used to support investment in publicly-owned infrastructure such as water and sewer main replacement, improvements to rail, air, or water ports; repair, or extension; gas and utility extensions; improving publicly owned industrial and commercial sites; upgrading water purification and waste disposal systems; water tower maintenance; and dredging waterways, among other public uses. Applicants will be required to identify the jobs and economic development impacts of their projects and how they align with the Governor’s Five-Year Economic Plan. As required under state law, local governments that commit funding as part of a match of requested state funds must conduct a public hearing prior to submitting an application. Applications for public infrastructure grants must be submitted by June 30th, 2020. For additional information on these funds, prospective applicants can visit DCEO’s website here. This link will take you to DCEO’s website where you will find the guidebook and Q&A documents this program. Interested parties can send questions to ceo.ocd@illinois.gov or call 217-785-6174.
Regional Economic Development: Local governments, economic development organizations, non-profit organizations, and private companies will be eligible to apply for grants of up to $2 million on a rolling basis. Funds can be used to support a range of activities including architectural planning and engineering design, land and building acquisition, demolition, costs related to site selection and preparation, utility work, and new construction, among other uses. Applicants will be asked to frame how their proposed projects align with any regional economic plans as well as the Governor’s Five-Year Economic Plan. Successful applicants will be able to demonstrate strong regional support for their projects and lay out a clear vision for job creation by the proposed investment. DCEO will accept applications for regional economic development on a rolling basis. For additional information on these funds, prospective applicants can visit DCEO’s website here. This link will take you to DCEO’s website where you will find the guidebook and Q&A documents for this program. Interested parties can send questions to ceo.ocd@illinois.gov or call 217-785-6174.
Shovel-Ready Sites: Local governments, economic development organizations, non-profit organizations, and private companies will be eligible to apply for grants of up to $2 million for most projects and $1 million for brownfield rehabilitation on a rolling basis. These funds will support investment in sites with great economic development potential that require additional investment in order to become shovel-ready, which includes costs such as site acquisition, environmental site assessment, architectural planning and engineering design, demolition, utility work, and other construction work related to site preparation and improvement. DCEO will seek strong grounding of proposed projects in the Governor’s Five-Year Economic Plan along with any regional economic plans or site-specific plans available. DCEO will accept applications for shovel ready sites on a rolling basis. For additional information on these funds, prospective applicants can visit DCEO’s website here. This link will take you to DCEO’s website where you will find the guidebook and Q&A documents for this program. Interested parties can send questions to ceo.ocd@illinois.gov or call 217-785-6174.
Community Development Block Grant Program
Information regarding the 2020 Community Development Block Grant program is now available on the DCEO website. The 2020 Guidebook, application information, and workshop presentations can be found here.
UPDATE: The application deadline for the Public Infrastructure and Housing Rehabilitation programs has been extended to Wednesday, September 30, 2020.
Broadband
NEW OPPORTUNITY: The Illinois Office of Broadband has recently announced Illinois Connected Communities grant program. Per the link below, this is a collaborative effort among our Office of Broadband, the Evanston-based Benton Institute for Broadband & Society, and area philanthropy focused on broadband community planning and capacity building – for infrastructure, digital equity and adoption, etc. Here is the link to the Notice of Funding Opportunity: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pages/2424-1617.aspx Applications under this opportunity are due June 12, 2020.
The Illinois Office of Broadband has issued the first edition of Illinois Broadband Connections, a bi-weekly newsletter of broadband news and events specific to Illinois. This is a collaboration between the Illinois Office of Broadband and the Evanston-based Benton Institute for Broadband & Society. Please follow this link to subscribe – and feel free to help us spread the word.
Restaurants:
https://www.restaurantstrong.org/apply-for-grant/index.html
Social Security for Seniors:
Social Security’s COVID-19 web page at www.socialsecurity.gov/coronavirus/
Restaurant Information
https://dceocovid19resources.com/assets/Restore-Illinois/businessguidelines3/restaurantbars.pdf (from DCEO)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/organizations/restaurants-and-bars-decision-tool.html (from CDC)
https://foodcodepro.com/knowledge-base/step-2-develop-procedures/procedures-on-social-distancing/ (from foodcodepro)
the tabs on the right hand side have A LOT of information. Step 3 and Step 5, I recommend.
https://coronavirus.illinois.gov/s/restore-illinois-phase-4
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/investing-business/
https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/covid-19-financial-guide/
Local Resources
Senior Diners: delivering food, and in need of volunteer drivers to deliver lunch from Harlan Hall to the seniors homes. If you are interested in delivering lunch please contact Harlan Hall at 217-826-2498
Marshall Food and Clothing
ERBA: The Embarras River Basin Agency is the community action agency for the region. The non-profit administers several short term, emergency assistance programs. Other support from the agency can include referrals to government resources, education, and much more. They help thousands of unemployed and Illinois families facing a crisis every year. The agency operates across Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland County.
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Marshall Food and Clothing
ERBA: The Embarras River Basin Agency is the community action agency for the region. The non-profit administers several short term, emergency assistance programs. Other support from the agency can include referrals to government resources, education, and much more. They help thousands of unemployed and Illinois families facing a crisis every year. The agency operates across Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Jasper, Lawrence, and Richland County.
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
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