Illinois Grants
Biofuels Research and Development
The Renewable Fuels Research, Development, and Demonstration Program is administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. The goals of this program are to promote and expand the use of biofuels such as ethanol and biodiesel as clean, renewable transportation fuels, and accelerate the commercialization of new renewable fuel technologies and products. The Biofuels Business Planning Grant Program, a subsidiary of the Illinois Renewable Fuels Research, Development, and Demonstration Program, provides grants of up to $25,000 for the development of business plans, engineering studies, design studies, permit applications, and legal work for potential new biofuel facilities in Illinois.
Point of Contact
Norm Marek
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Energy Office
Phone (217) 785-5082
Fax (217) 785-2618
norm.marek@illinois.gov
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/
Clean School Bus Program
The Illinois Clean School Bus Program provides funding to assist schools and school districts to reduce emissions from diesel-powered school buses through emission control retrofits; bus replacements; implementation of cleaner fuels, including biodiesel, propane, and natural gas; and support for emissions reduction policies, including those related to idle reduction. Funding may be restricted to certain counties with further funding being secured through federal grants and other resources to implement the program on a statewide basis.
Point of Contact
Darwin Burkhart
Manager, Clean Air Programs
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition
Phone (217) 524-5008
Fax (217) 557-2559
darwin.burkhart@illinois.gov
http://www.illinoisgreenfleets.org
E85 Fueling Infrastructure Grants
The Illinois E85 Infrastructure Development Program (Program) provides funding to establish new E85 fueling stations at retail gasoline facilities in Illinois. The Program, administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, will provide up to 50% of the total cost for converting an existing facility to dispense E85 (with a maximum grant of $3,000 per fueling station), or up to 30% of the cost to construct a new E85 fueling station or for a major modification to an existing fueling station (with a maximum grant of up to $30,000 per facility). The Program is currently on hold pending additional funding.
Point of Contact
Norm Marek
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Energy Office
Phone (217) 785-5082
Fax (217) 785-2618
norm.marek@illinois.gov
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/
Clean Diesel Retrofit and Idle Reduction Grants
The Illinois Clean Diesel Grant Program (Program) provides funding for the installation of diesel oxidation catalysts, closed crankcase ventilation systems, particulate matter filters, and anti-idling equipment, including direct-fired heaters and auxiliary power units. In addition, funding may be available for diesel-electric hybrid vehicles. The Program is part of the Illinois Green Fleets Initiative and targets school buses, shuttle buses, diesel vehicles operating in residential areas, and over-the-road trucks located and spending significant driving time in Illinois.
Point of Contact
Darwin Burkhart
Manager, Clean Air Programs
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Area Clean Cities Coalition
Phone (217) 524-5008
Fax (217) 557-2559
darwin.burkhart@illinois.gov
http://www.illinoisgreenfleets.org
Biofuels Production Facility Grants
The Renewable Fuels Development Program provides grants for the construction or expansion of biodiesel and ethanol production facilities in Illinois. Each new facility must have a production capacity of at least 30 million gallons per year and an existing facility must expand its production capacity by at least 30 million gallons per year to be eligible for funding. The total amount of the grant awarded may be up to 10% of the total construction costs of the facility. (Reference 20 Illinois Compiled Statutes 689/5 and 689/15)
Point of Contact
Norm Marek
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Illinois State Energy Office
Phone (217) 785-5082
Fax (217) 785-2618
norm.marek@illinois.gov
http://www.commerce.state.il.us/dceo/Bureaus/Energy_Recycling/
