Section 285.210  Eligible Grantees and Grant Applications

a)         Eligible Grantees

1)         Grants under the Program shall only be issued to public and private organizations and companies.

2)         The Agency will not issue grants to an organization or company that does not comply with the Prevailing Wage Act [820 ILCS 130] for any installation of a charging station for which it seeks a grant.  [20 ILCS 627/55(b)]

b)         Grant applications must include the following information and documentation, in addition to any other information and documentation required in a NOFO:

1)         The name and address of the applicant.

2)         The name, telephone number, and e-mail address of a contact person for the applicant.

3)         The type of applicant.

4)         A description of the applicant's project, including:

A)        A description of the charging equipment including, but not limited to, type of equipment (Level 2 or Level 3), number of ports and connectors, connector type, and charging power levels and capabilities.

B)        Location of the charging stations.

C)        Project budget, including breakdown of costs, applicant’s cost share, and total funding request.

D)        If applying for additional incentives per port for every charging station installed in an eligible community and every charging station located to support eligible persons, the geographical area to be served.

E)        Owner and operator information for the charging stations for which the grant is sought and for the charging station location.  If the applicant's project includes property owned by another entity, this includes a copy of the location host agreement with the property owner required by Section 285.230(g).

F)         Signature by an authorized representative of the applicant attesting that all information is true and correct, printed name, and date signed.

5)         A certification that the charging station for which the grant is sought will continue to be operated as a charging station for at least five years after the charging station begins operating.

6)         A commitment to comply with the Prevailing Wage Act [820 ILCS 130] for any installation of a charging station for which the applicant seeks a grant.  [20 ILCS 627/55(b)]

7)         A commitment to comply with the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act Apprenticeship Initiative [30 ILCS 559/20-20], when applicable.

c)         In compliance with GATA, the Agency will review timely applications for administrative completeness and against scoring criteria identified in the NOFO.