Section 425.200  Funding

a)         The IQLC Grant Program is funded by fines deposited to the Public Health Services Fund [210 ILCS 45/3-310].

b)         The grant cycle runs from July 1 through June 30 of the State's fiscal year.

c)         The Department will determine annually the availability of funds for purposes of the IQLC Grant Program.  Annual funds for the IQLC Grant Program will be determined solely by the Department and will not exceed $3,000,000.

d)         The maximum grant award to any single project shall be limited to $500,000.

e)         The IQLC Grant Program requires an applicant cost-share of 5% of the grant award or $1,000, whichever is less.

f)         The IQLC Grant Program will provide the approved funding assistance on a cost reimbursement basis.