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In order to be considered for a grant, you must complete a Full Proposal Application online by the March 13, 2012 or September 13, 2012 deadline.

An Application consists of the following:

  1. Your answers to an Online Questionnaire that collects information on your organization and details on the proposed project

  2. Your completed Full Proposal Form that provides a detailed project description, uploaded as an attachment

  3. Your completed Line Item Budget Form, uploaded as an attachment

  4. A copy of the project estimate or bid, uploaded as an attachment

  5. If you are a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization, the following additional attachments:

  • A copy of your organization's Federal Internal Revenue Service Tax Determination Letter
  • A copy of your organization's most recent Illinois Charitable Organization Annual Report
  • A copy of your organization's current year summary budget
  • A copy of your organization's audited Financial Statements or Annual Report

The grant application process is competitive. Some proposals may be funded at a lesser amount than requested, while others may be declined altogether. The entire process lasts approximately two months from the time your Application is received until awards are announced.

Step 1: Review the Guidelines and Criteria prior to beginning your application.

Step 2: Gather the information that you will need to complete your Online Questionnaire and Full Proposal Form. You will find it helpful to have the following on hand as you prepare your Application:

  1. Project estimate/bid
  2. Product specifications for the solar thermal system, the BTU meter, and warranty information
  3. Project timeline
  4. List and status of funding request(s) from other sources

Step 3: Download and complete the icon Full Proposal Form. Save it to your computer as you will need to attach it to your Online Questionnaire.

Step 4: Download and complete the icon Line Item Budget Form. Save it to your computer as you will need to attach it to your Online Questionnaire.

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Step 6: Review and submit your Online Questionnaire and Attachments. You will have an opportunity to review your materials before submitting your application. After you click on "Submit," you will receive an e-mail confirmation. If you do not receive an e-mail confirmation, please check your spam or junk folders for the message. If it is not there, please call the Renewable Energy Program Area Officer at 312-372-5191 to ensure that we have received your application.

Step 7: You may receive a follow-up e-mail or telephone call from the Foundation with additional questions regarding your funding request.

Step 8: You will be notified within approximately two months from the application deadline of the Foundation's decision. Some applicants will receive funding at the requested level, others at lesser amounts than originally requested and some may be declined altogether.

Guidelines and Criteria

Frequently Asked Questions related to the Foundation's Renewable Energy Grant Program.

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