Grants and Funding Monthly Newsletter
February 2015

Illinois Committed to Water Infrastructure Improvements

Aging water and wastewater infrastructure remains a key concern for communities as water main breaks, treatment plant breakdowns and other costly repairs become more prevalent. Budgets are tight, however, funding through Illinois Environmental Protection Agency's Clean Water Initiative may be the answer.     Read More >>

If You Build It, They Will Bike 

 

Do you have a trail or park project on your mind? Don't blink...application deadlines are coming fast. MNDNR applications for two key programs are due March 31, 2015 for 2016 project funding. Read More >>


EPA Launches New Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center 

With increased population and urban sprawl, the availability of clean drinking water could potentially be at risk. That's one of the reasons why the EPA launched the Water Infrastructure and Resiliency Finance Center in January.  

What happens when the value of a TIF district changes?

Even the best laid plans can change over time.  When communities create or amend a Tax Incremental Financing (TIF) District, they do so with the intention that new development will occur and provide sufficient tax increment to pay off the communities' investment in the TIF District.   
Upcoming Deadlines

We've added several upcoming deadlines. Check out the full list here.
 
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