How do I suggest a project for stimulus funds in Illinois?
Visit recovery.illinois.gov/projectideas.cfm
This page allows you to share information about a potential stimulus project. Whenever possible, we will direct submissions to relevant state and/or federal agencies.
What is a "Batch" and how do I submit one?
Batches are used for people submitting more than 5 project ideas. Please use Word, Excel, or PDF to submit project lists that include all information
requested on the Suggest a Project form. Once your batch is ready to be submitted, attach the document to an email and send it to
gov.recovery@illinois.gov.
Where do I find out about jobs?
Visit illinois.gov/workforce
This site provides links to current information for job seekers and for unemployment benefits.
Where do I find information on tax incentives?
Most of the tax incentives in ARRA are changes to the federal tax code. The Internal Revenue Service is the best source of information for these tax incentives. The Illinois Department of Revenue can provide assistance for how these incentives will affect state taxes.
What federal stimulus money will be allocated to Illinois?
There are more than a hundred specific programs in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA). Some program funding decisions are already determined by a set formula, and some are competitive grants. To find the Illinois state agencies that have planning information, or to see the grant and project applications that are available, visit recovery.illinois.gov/recoveryprograms.htm
Do we need to move quickly?
Yes. ARRA stipulates that if funds are not obligated (that is, marked for specific purposes) within 90 to 180 days of receiving them, the money will be available to other states. Using stimulus money quickly will create jobs, repair communities, and help families hurt by the national economic crisis.
What accountability and transparency steps does the Illinois Stimulus Team plan to take?
The stimulus package rules for responsible spending include:
- Strict time limits for obligating funds;
- Public access to contract and grant information;
- Requirements for competitive contracting;
- Certifications by the Governor or local officials that infrastructure expenditures have been reviewed and are an appropriate use of tax dollars;
- Reports on how the state distributes funds it receives, the estimated number of new or saved jobs, tax increases averted and other information.
The law also includes federal oversight, which includes reviews and audits coordinated by a Recovery Act Accountability and Transparency Board. For more, visit recovery.illinois.gov/transparency.htm
I want to keep up to date on Illinois Recovery News, what should I do?
Under the news tab at the bottom of the current updates, click on the orange RSS icon. It will take you to a separate page and you need to select "Subscribe to this feed". A box will then pop up, and you should click "Subscribe". Then you will receive all news updates from the recovery website.
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