Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grantee Training: Capital Grant Budget Template

Jul 2, 2024

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity Grantee Training: Capital Grant Budget Template

Overview

  • Capital Grant Definition: Grants issued for infrastructure needs, invested across the state.
  • Types of Appropriations:
    • Lump sum appropriation
    • Line item appropriation
  • Bondability Guidelines: Ensure project eligibility for the Rebuild Illinois fund, with expenditures expected to last the bond term.

Budget Template Structure

Budget Categories (11 total):

  1. Design and Engineering
  2. Building and Land Purchase
  3. Wiring and Electrical
  4. Equipment
  5. Materials and Labor
  6. Paving
  7. Construction Management
  8. Mechanical
  9. Excavation
  10. Plumbing
  11. Other Construction and Contingency
  • Note: Only use relevant categories for the project.

Budget Template Tabs

  1. General Instructions: Overview of budget template completion.
  2. Section A:
  • Input entity information in blue boxes.
  • CSFA field should be pre-populated for competitive grant programs.
  • Input the state grant amount requested in the yellow box.
  • Stipulations for budget categories are based on the state grant amount.
  1. Indirect Cost Rate Information:
  • No indirect costs reimbursed for Capital Grants (mark box #5).
  1. Section B:
  • To be completed if there are additional funds beyond the state grant.

Budget Category Tabs Breakdown

  • Costs and Narratives: Input costs and describe the purpose of each line item using State and non-State narrative boxes provided.

Example Budget Completion

  • Project: $100,000 Capital Grant for building a city parking facility.
  • Breakdown:
    • Design and Engineering: $10,000
      • Architectural Drawings: $5,000
      • Environmental Services and Testing: $5,000
    • Paving: $50,000
      • Pavement Purchase and Labor
    • Excavation: $40,000
      • Site Prep and Excavation

Narrative Summary and Certification

  • Narrative Summary: Description of line items and cost per category.
  • Budget Certification Page:
    • Required signatures: CFO and Executive Director or equivalents.
    • Complete all blue highlighted fields.

Final Tips

  • Have a cost estimate ready.
  • Ensure narrative boxes are fully completed.
  • Verify totals using narrative summary tabs.
  • Submit the budget in Excel format; certification page as a PDF.

Additional Resources

  • GAT 2 Resource Page: Visit for more information on grants.
  • QR Code and Web Address: For DCEO grantee resources.

Contact Information

  • Email: C EO dogrel illinois.gov

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