In this economic climate, there is a necessity to work collaboratively to create strong, sustainable and inclusive communities. Detailed comprehensive plans and federal funding grants need some of the same elements to thrive. If a community identifies its needs as part of the planning process, it can, as part of a continuous proposal building process, pinpoint which grants will help meet those needs. Speakers: Duane Smith, Area Specialist, U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development; Teresa Kurtenbach, Northwest Regional Director, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO); Denise Bulat, Executive Director, Bi-State Regional Commission Foundation: Mary Ellen Chamberlin, President, RDA Facilitator: Carrie McKillip, Community Development Educator, University of Illinois Extension

1. Regional Councils of Governments Experience and Role with Federal/State Grants For Illinois ResourceNet By Denise Bulat Bi-State Regional Commission

2. COG/RPA/MPO’s/EDD - Facilitators of Federal Initiatives Councils (COG) formed voluntarily by counties, cities & villages to serve local governments & citizens Federal Aid Highway Transportation Act for transportation planning in metro areas (MPO) - 1962 Designated Federal Clearinghouse for review of Federal Assistance applications (RPA) -1967 U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration regional economic development districts (EDD) - 1970’s + Project Development and Resource Identification

3. Grant Services of COG/RPA/MPO’s Direct Link to Federal and State Agencies for Funding of Community Projects Provide Individual Direct Grant Writing and Administration to Local Governments Provide Planning Services for Multiple Jurisdictions and Implement Related Grants Serve as Forum for Intergovernmental Cooperation and Implementation/Delivery of Regional Services - provides an Existing Local Government Consortium for Grants

4. Reasons to Cooperate Regionally (on Grants)NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATIONS To Save Money/To Share Resources Ex. Quad City Fiber Network, Consolidated Dispatch To Achieve Greater Political Clout – Unified Approach with Federal/State Legislators Ex. $85 M I-74 Bridge Corridor, $100 M +Arsenal To Achieve Economic Clout – Regional Economic Development Ex. Multi-County RLF’s, Intermodal Facility, WIU To Solve a Specific Problem – Ex. Hazard Mitigation Plans, Air Quality Studies and Education Efforts

5. Lessons Learned : Federal Funding is NOT EASY MONEY!!!!! Start Early (When you can!) Prepare Plans that Include Key Projects Use Experienced Grant Writers and Administrators (Especially for Federal Projects) Expect to Match Grant Dollars up to 50 % and be Prepared with Sources Scan the Environment for Regional Opportunities Encourage Partnerships, Build Coalitions, Develop a Unified Message, Avoid Overlap, Develop Niches

6. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ADMINISTRATION EDA 101 Overview of Programs and Priorities

7. Economic Development Administration Mission: To lead the federal economic development agenda by promoting innovation and competitiveness, preparing American regions for growth and success in the worldwide economy. Purpose: Established in 1965 (42 U.S.C. § 3121) to generate jobs, help retain existing jobs, and stimulate industrial and commercial growth in economically distressed areas of the United States.

10. Public/Private Partnerships

11. National Strategic Priorities

12. Global Competitiveness

13. Environmentally-Sustainable Development

15. Project included in CEDS Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) – local priorities.

16. Submit Application before or by deadline

17. Technical & Merit Review– Regional Office Process

18. Develop Project Brief prepared by EDA

19. IRC Meeting - Investment Review Committee at Regional Office.

21. Review process – May have more than one review depending on the nature of the grant.

22. Complete Summary – Finalized processing at Regional Office level.

23. Legal Review (for grants of $100,000 or more).Headquarters Approval • Reserve Funds - Request is sent to accounting - step one. • Final Processing - Whole package is sent to the Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs Division.

25. NGA - EDA official signs and mails Award Agreement to grantee as a Notice of Grant Acceptance.

27. Project Monitoring and Reporting.

28. Recipient Reporting - Financial, progress and performance reports to EDA and may vary.

31. EDA Reporting - Responsible for reporting performance to Congress under the Government Performance and Reporting Act.Note: While most grants are handled similarly, many grant applications vary the number of steps required to process. This is primarily based on the unique nature of each application and project.

32. Economic Development Administration Ean Johnson Economic Development Specialist/ Illinois Point of Contact Phone: (312) 353-8143 ext. 128 ejohnson@eda.doc.gov Link to EDA’s web site : http://www.eda.gov/

33. Building Partnerships for Community Based Economic Development Teresa Kurtenbach, Northwest Regional Manager Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

34. Your Personal Connection DCEO staffs 10 economic development regions Working development projects to completion Integrating services of multiple state agencies Aligning economic & workforce development Leveraging private and federal resources Leading rapid response when necessary

35. Budget Cutting Era -Focused Priorities Attract & Retain Business Job Training Double Exports by 2015 Capture Emerging Markets such as Green Focus on Entrepreneurs & Small Biz Leverage Tourist Spending

36. Tools for Business Growth Angel Investment Tax Credit Small Biz Job Creation Tax Credit EDGE LBDP HIB Enterprise Zone PLP

38. Providing Tax Credit to Angel Investors#1: To encourage continued job growth in Illinois’ innovative business sector #2: To expand capital investment in Illinois

39. Angel Investment Tax Credit The Credit Equal to 25% of the investment (up to $2 Million) Can be taken against income tax liability If credit exceeds a year’s tax liability, the excess credit may be carried forward 5 taxable years Tax credit not transferable Program annually capped at $10 million

40. Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit$2,500 tax credit against withholding taxes

44. Large Business Development Program (LBDP) For Companies Undertaking a Major Expansion or Relocation Must result in substantial private investment and the creation and/or retention of a large number of Illinois jobs Funds may be used by large businesses for bondable business activities: financing the purchase of land or buildings building construction or renovation and certain types of machinery and equipment

45. High Impact Business Designation (HIB) Tax Incentive for Companies Undertaking Substantial Capital Investment Must create or retain an above average number of jobs. Businesses may qualify for: investment tax credits a state sales tax exemption on building materials an exemption from state sales tax on utilities and/or a state sales tax exemption on purchases of personal property used or consumed in the manufacturing process Project must involve: minimum of $12 million investment causing the creation of 500 full-time jobs or investment of $30 million causing the retention of 1500 full-time jobs. Incentives are similar to Enterprise Zone but must take place outside a Zone

46. Enterprise Zone Designed to stimulate economic growth and revitalization Accomplished through local tax incentives, regulatory relief, and improved government services For business to locate in areas that would normally be neglected May be eligible for: Exemption on retailers’ occupation tax paid on building materials investment tax credit of .5% of qualified property EZ jobs tax credit for each job created for economically disadvantaged or dislocated worker

47. Participation Loan Program Provides subordinated financial assistance, through IL banks, to small businesses. Funds can be used for: purchase and instillation of machinery and equipment working capital purchase of land construction or renovation of buildings Eligibility: For-profit small business Fewer than 500 employees, including its affiliates

48. Small Business Support Approximately 500,000 small businesses – if each were helped to create 1 job, unemployment rate lowers 5% Implement accreditation for Technology Assistance at Illinois SBDC’s Leverage capital bill funds for private fund aggregation to support early stage funding Support Local Foods network

50. $78 million for small business financing

51. $15 M to assist small businesses locating in economically depressed areas

53. Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) Supports Companies in Retraining Employees Supports workers’ desires to remain current in new technologies and business practices Enables companies to remain competitive, expand into new markets and introduce more efficient technologies into their operations Reimburses Illinois companies for up to 50% of the eligible training costs associated with the training of their employees Potential reimbursements: trainers, tuition, trainee wages & fringes, new technology or processes, new machinery, regulatory compliance, continuous improvement system

54. Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Workers: Training to get a Good Job Walk-In Centers at 26 Local Workforce Investment Areas statewide Online Portal

58. Businesses: Fill the Business Need Workforce Investment Boards State Innovation Funds: Target Critical Shortages

59. Targeted High- Growth Sectors Green: energy efficiency and renewable energy Healthcare: nursing and health care technology Manufacturing: machining and metal working Transportation/Distribution/Logistics (TDL)

61. LWIA 13Mr. Chuck Stewart, DirectorRock Island Tri-County Consortium1504 Third AvenueRock Island, IL 61201Tel. 309-793-5200Fax 309-793-5204TDD/Relay 309-793-5258LWIA Counties Served:Henry, Mercer and Rock Islandhttp://www.successnetwork13.com

62. Infrastructure/Quality of Life CDAP CSBG

63. Community Development Assistance Program (CDAP) Federally funded Grants to local governments Limited to communities under 50,000 that do not receive direct federal funds Target projects that benefit low-to-moderate income (LMI) persons Program areas include: Design Engineering Disaster Recovery Economic Development Emergency Public Infrastructure Flex funds Housing Mobility and Accessibility Rehab Services Public Infrastructure

64. Community Service Block Grant (CSBG) Federally funded- DCEO administers Grants to community action agencies Assist low-income persons attain skills, knowledge and motivation for self-sufficiency Can provide immediate life necessities (food, water, shelter etc) DCEO places an equal emphasis on self-sufficiency efforts and the immediate needs of low-income people $30 million annually o provide employment, education, housing and emergency services

66. Consortium of 27 higher ed institutions recruit foreign students

67. Foreign Direct Investment

68. For foreign firms seeking IL location: legal, accounting, real estate, financial, freight forwarding, human resources and personnel relocation assistance

69. Trade Missions

70. Sector-specific or broad

71. Trade show participation

72. Matchmaking appointments/meetings

73. Direct Company Assistance

75. Illinois’ Agreements China signed agreements with Boeing, Caterpillar, and Motorola, and IL soy farmers South Korea on smart grid technology development Senegal on agriculture Our products to Brazil, India, and Australia

76. To Reach International Goals Reorganize foreign offices so they can respond to market opportunities faster More Illinois SBDCs providing export assistance increase from 6 – 11 International Trade Centers Increasing international trade marketing efforts in FY12

77. Local SBDC/ITC Information Illinois SBDC and ITC at Black Hawk College www.sbdc.bhc.edu4703 -16th Street, Suite GMoline, IL 61265 Joel Youngs- SBDC309-764-2213youngsj@bhc.edu Interim Director- ITC309-764-2246

78. State Energy Plan Unprecedented transformation $100 million dollars from ARRA 12,000 jobs created for solar and wind geothermal biofuel development retrofitting traditional manufacturers to produce green components

80. Municipalities

81. Townships & County facilities

82. Special units of local government

83. Library & Park districts

84. Public safety

85. Water reclamation districts

86. State and federal agencies

87. Public Schools

88. K-12 Public Schools

89. Public community colleges

90. Public universities

91. Privately owned businesses

92. Privately owned industrial & commercial facilities

93. Private Schools

94. Private K-12 schools

95. Private colleges

96. Private universities

97. Not-for-profit

98. Museums

99. Foundations

100. Trade Organizations

103. Dollar-for-dollar state matching grants up to $250,000 for school projects

104. Can be used for insulation, windows, doors, energy controls, lighting, energy recovery, energy conservation, alternative energy systems and other projects designed to reduce energy consumption.

106. Summer Cooling

108. Community Action Agencies accept applications

109. Designed to help low income households pay for winter and summer energy service

110. Household’s combined income must = or < 150% of federal poverty level.

112. ARRA Funding allowed DCEO to triple # of homes weatherized between 2010-2012

113. Possible energy conservation actions:-Air sealing -Attic and wall insulation -Furnace repair and replacement -Electric base load reduction -Window and door weatherization

114. Tourism/Film Industry Tourism $30.8 B Employs 300K people US Travel Association predicts modest tourism growth will reclaim 90K US jobs Movies/TV Filmed in Illinois The Dilemma Transformers 3 Dark of the Moon The Chicago Code

115. 1-800-252-2923 Online: www.ildceo.net Teresa Kurtenbach Northwest Regional Manager, DCEO Office of Regional Outreach teresa.kurtenbach@illinois.gov 309-757-9484 Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Illinois DCEO