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Note: Grants and Funding Resources listed are
for Informational Purposes Only
Bi-State Regional Commission will not be held responsible for regulatory or funding
changes, which may occur to individual grant programs. Please contact our Planning
Department for information regarding funding opportunities listed on this
site.
Public Safety
| Assistance to Firefighter's
Grant |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Federal Emergency Management Agency
http://www.usfa.fema.gov/grants
The Federal Emergency Management Agency offers this grant to salaried and volunteer
fire departments to supplement their budget in up to two of six areas: training,
wellness/fitness, vehicles, firefighting equipment, personal protective equipment,
and fire prevention programs. Cities under 50,000 people need to also provide
10% non-Federal funds while cities above 50,000 need to provide 30% non-Federal
funds. |
$750,000 |
May |
| Bulletproof Vest Partnership
Grants |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Bureau of Justice Administration
http://vests.ojp.gov
In order to defer the costs of acquiring bulletproof vests, the Bureau of Justice
Administration is promoting this grant for law enforcement agencies with a demonstrated
need of vests to outfit every officer in jurisdictions. On-line application is
required at the website listed above to receive a match of 50% purchasing costs,
including shipping and handling. More information can be seen at
 http://www.nlectc.org/pdffiles/selectapp.pdf |
N/A |
April/August |
| Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED)
http://www.state.ia.us/ided/
IA DED will be funding the CDBG program to provide funds for several infrastructure
(water and sewer projects) and non-infrastructure projects like group homes, homeless
projects, migrant projects, childcare centers, primary health, and mental health
centers. |
$50% of
purchasing costs |
August
Pre-Application |
| Community Oriented Policing
(COPS) Universal Hiring Program |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Department of Justice, Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services
http://www.usdoj.gov/cops
The Department of Justice, COPS office will provide grants to hire/rehire officers
in order to increase police presence and public safety within local communities.
These year-long grants can pay for up to 75% of the officer's salary while a local
match of at least 25% is also required. |
$75,000
per officer |
Spring 2002 |
| Community Oriented Policing
(COPS) Making Officer Redeployment Effective |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
http://www.commerce.state.il.us
The Department of Justice, COPS office will provide grants to fund technology,
equipment, and the support resources (such as civilian personnel) that will allow
officers to spend more time engaged in community policing activities. Applicants
must show this year-long grant request will result in direct time savings or effective
officer redeployment. Grants will cover up to 75% of requested funds while the
remaining 25% comes from a local match. |
$100,000 |
April |
| COPS in Schools Program |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Department of Justice, Office of Community
Oriented Policing Services
http://www.usdoj.gov/cops
The Department of Justice COPS office is sponsoring this program to hire additional
law enforcement officers to work in schools as School Liaison Officers. Grants
will be made for up to $125,000 for salaries/benefits of each new officer over
a period of three years. |
$400,000 |
May/June |
| Community Development
Assistance Program (CDAP)
Emergency Public Facilities Grants
|
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/com/cdap/public_facilities/index.html
Eligible activities are identical to those in the Competitive Public Facilities
component but which are of an urgent nature and have occurred outside the normal
funding cycle. This funding is generally reserved for emergencies caused by natural
events, such as flood, tornado, extreme weather. Emergencies attributable to a
lack of maintenance are not considered eligible. Application must have pre-approval
of CDAP direct Jean Thomas. All other CDAP requirements, including low-to-moderate
income threshold, still have to be met. |
$100,000 |
Anytime |
| Federal Bridge Replacement
and Rehabilitation Program |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm
The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program to improve or replace structurally or functionally
deficient public roadway bridges. Any agency with public road jurisdiction is
eligible although a 20% local match is required (80% federal funding). The specified
bridges must be classified as structurally deficient or obsolete according to
federal guidelines in order to receive this grant. |
$850,000 |
October |
| Landowner Grant Program |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
http://dnr.state.il.us/mines/doglandowner.html
In order to plug abandoned oil wells, the IL DNR is offering grants to landowners
with abandoned oil wells. Applications are available on-line and information can
be requested from: Mr. Doug Shutt Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Division
of Oil and Gas (217)782-3718. |
$6,000 |
Ongoing |
| Lead-Based Paint Hazard
Control Grant |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Office of Housing and Urban Development
http://www.hud.gov/adm/grants/nofa/grplead.html
The HUD office is sponsoring a grant to control lead-based paint usage in privately
owned housing in partnership with community-based organizations. In particular,
this grant examines health threats for the maximal number of low-income families
with children under six for the longest period of time and techniques that are
cost-effective, efficient, and replicable. A total of $59 million is available
for 20-25 awards. |
N/A |
May |
| Local Law Enforcement
Assistance Program (Drug Control and System Improvement Program) |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice
Programs, US Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov
The US DOJ is funding this grant to increase communities' abilities to combat
drug abuse and local drug related issues. The emphasis of this program is on reducing
availability of drugs, reducing crime, improving effectiveness of the criminal
justice system, improving offender habitation, and increasing offender accountability.
The grant requires a cash match of 25% and is available for state or local programs
(although 40% must pass-through to local governments). 5% must be set aside for
criminal justice record improvement. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant Program |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Bureau of Justice Assistance, Office of Justice
Programs, US Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov
The US Justice Department is sponsoring a grant to promote local law enforcement
through hiring, training, and overtime for law enforcement personnel; enhancing
school security measures; enhancing the adjudication of cases involving violent
offenders; establishing multi-jurisdictional task forces; and establishing crime
prevention programs involving community residents. State and local governments
may apply for this grant provided that they have the required 10% matching funds.
|
N/A |
N/A |
| Local Law Enforcement
Block Grant Program (LLEBG) |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
http://www.icjia.state.il.us
The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority provides funding for the purchase
of law enforcement related equipment in IL communities with populations less than
25,000. Equipment which enhances officer safety has been a top priority in previous
grant rounds. Awarded grants are between $5,000 and $20,000, but must be accompanied
by a 10% local match. More information is available at 1-888-425-4248. |
$20,000 |
January 1, 2002 |
| Local Housing Assistance
Program Demolition Grant |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
| Iowa Department of Economic Housing
In promoting the beautification of Iowa cities, IDED has announced that it will
fund a program to reduce the number of dilapidated buildings through demolition
and subsequent construction of new housing. For more information, contact Steve
at (515) 576-7183-211. |
N/A |
July |
| Pedestrian Curb Ramp
Construction Program |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm
To assist cities in complying with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) on
primary roads, the Iowa DOT is sponsoring this program to improve/create ADA-approved
curb ramps within any Iowa city. Outlined plans must involve a municipal extension
of a primary road and the city will match 45% of the cost (55% state funded). |
$250,000
per city
per year |
Ongoing |
| Residential Substance
Abuse Treatment for State Prisoners (RSAT) |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Corrections Program office, Office of Justice
Programs, US Department of Justice
http://www.usdoj.gov
The Corrections Program Office is administering a grant to provide for the successful
rehabilitation of drug-addicted inmates. Each program must consist of a 6-12 month
timeframe, be provided in residential facilities set apart from the general correctional
population, focus on substance abuse problems of the inmate, perform drug testing,
and develop the inmates's cognitive, behavioral, social, or vocational skills.
All levels of state and local governments may apply provided they attain a 25%
cash match. |
N/A |
N/A |
| STOP Violence Against
Women Act (VAWA) |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Violence Against Women Grants Office, Office
of Justice Programs, US DOJ
http://www.usdoj.gov
The STOP Violence Against Women Act is a grant proposed to increase community
protection through the training of law enforcement and prosecutors, developing
police prosecution policies, improving data collection/communication systems,
developing programs which address stalking, developing victim service programs
focusing on rural, racial, cultural, and language minority services. Grant funding
should be split into four equal parcels: law enforcement, prosecution, victim
services, and discretionary. All levels of government as well as NPO's are open
to this grant provided they have up to 30% matching funds. |
N/A |
N/A |
| Toxic Cleanup Days Program |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Iowa Department of Natural Resources
http://www.state.ia.us/dnr/
In a promotion to clean up toxic materials in homes, the Iowa DNR has offered
a program to assist in funding a community Toxic Cleanup Day. This day-long event
would allow households to bring in hazardous materials for proper disposal. The
local cost share is $0.50 per household for the first two events sponsored by
a county and $0.75 for the third or more events (IDNR pays the remaining costs).
Additional information is available through Theresa Stiner (515) 281-8646. |
N/A |
April |
| Urban-State Traffic
Engineering Program (U-STEP) |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Iowa Department of Transportation
http://www.dot.state.ia.us/fundguid.htm
The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program to improve traffic problems on primary roads
in all Iowa cities. Improvements must involve a municipal extension of a primary
road and the city must match 45% of the cost (55% state funded). Spot improvements
are single locations limited to $200,000 while linear road improvements may span
several intersections and receive up to $400,000. |
$200,000
or
$400,000 |
Ongoing |
| Volunteer Fire Assistance |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
USDA and State Forest Services
http://www.fs.fed.us/fire/planning/help/
The Iowa DOT is sponsoring a program to improve traffic problems on primary roads
in all Iowa cities. Improvements must involve a municipal extension of a primary
In an effort to help communities meet and expand their fire suppression responsibilities,
the USDA and state forest services are offering this grant to rural (less than
10,000 pop.) fire departments desiring to seek assistance for equipment, property
acquisition, or supplies. To apply, contact Mr. Stewart Pequignot Division of
Forest Resources, 524 S. Second St. PO Box 19225, Springfield IL 52794-9225. |
$200,000
or
$400,000 |
Ongoing |
| Volunteer Fire Assistance
Grant Program |
| Description |
Maximum
Amount |
Deadline |
Illinois Department of Natural Resources and
USDA
http://dnr.state.il.us
The IL DNR received $161,000 from the USDA in order to promote rural (less than
10,000 pop.) fire protection. These grants will be awarded on a 50-50 basis between
the DNR and local fire department. This grant may be applied towards purchase
of dry hydrants, mutual aid agreements, communications equipment, agencies working
with the Rural Development Office, and conversion of federal excess trucks into
attack or support vehicles. |
$7,500 |
April 9, 2002 |
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