Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program

The Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program, solicitation FY27-2, is a grant opportunity issued by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to support due diligence and master planning for 300 to 330 acres of property in Edwardsville. The program aims to prepare these sites for future economic development and investment in alignment with the state's five-year economic plan. The expected period of performance is from December 1, 2026, through November 30, 2027, with a total estimated program funding of 100,809 dollars to be awarded to a single highest-scoring applicant. Applicants are evaluated based on need, capacity, and quality, with a specific focus on the project's ability to prepare the site for economic development, the team's grant management experience, and the site's proximity to highway infrastructure and metropolitan regions. The grant operates on a reimbursement basis and requires adherence to the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act, 2 CFR 200 procurement and audit standards, and the Business Enterprise Program for awards of 250,000 dollars or more. Eligible entities must be registered in the GATA Grantee Portal, possess a valid UEI and FEIN, and be considered a regarded entity by the IRS. Applications must be submitted by November 16, 2026, and include a uniform grant application, project summary, site characteristics, and documentation of project readiness and match.