According to IDOT, successful projects will be chosen based on “cost-effectiveness, feasibility and safety across multiple categories,” including highways, bike and pedestrian facilities, transit, passenger rail, freight, safety, federal grant matches or other relevant projects. Any phase of a project is eligible, including preliminary engineering in preparation for future funding opportunities.
Any local government that oversees transportation assets is encouraged to apply,” said IDOT. Proposals that benefit disadvantaged or economically distressed communities will be given priority consideration. Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) goals are required. Local matching funds are not.
“To our local partners, I urge you to take advantage of this incredible opportunity to invest in your communities, put people to work and make our state an even better place to live, work and do business,” said Acting Illinois Transportation Secretary Gia Biagi. “The funding being made available is yet another example of our commitment under the leadership of Gov. Pritzker to strengthen transportation in Illinois at the local level. The team at IDOT is here to help, from identifying projects to submit for consideration to assisting with the application process.”
The grants are made possible through state funding administered by IDOT. Applications must be submitted via Microsoft Forms. The deadline to apply is June 1.
Additionally, IDOT will host a webinar on the program and application process on May 22 at 10 a.m.
