CLG - Certified Local Government Grants Program (FY26)

Who can apply

Government Organizations Applicant Eligibility: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required to subgrant at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation of National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to participating CLGs. Currently, there are 81 CLGs in Illinois. Beneficiary Eligibility: The Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) is required to subgrant at least ten percent (10%) of Illinois’ annual federal allocation of National Park Service (NPS) Historic Preservation Fund (HPF) to participating CLGs. Currently, there are 81 CLGs in Illinois. Credentials Documentation: Funded project types include the following: • Survey Projects; • National Register Nomination and Listing Revision Projects; • Planning Projects; • Public Education Projects, including Materials Publication. Applicants must develop projects in accordance with the Secretary of Interior’s Standard for Historic Preservation and must identify a qualified project manager who meets the professional qualification standards in 36 CFR Part 61. CLG grants are reimbursement grants, requiring grantees to expend local funds and submit documentation for reimbursement. Applicant must be registered in the GATA portal, and must be an Illinois Certified Local Government for purposes of Historic Preservation. Eligible recipients are limited to only state SHPO registered Certified Local Governments. https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/Preserve/Pages/community.aspx