House Sponsors: FRITCHEY-SCOTT-MCKEON-BLACK, SLONE AND ERWIN. Senate Sponsors: WALSH,T Short description: DCCA-GRANTS-DEVELOPMENT Synopsis of Bill as introduced: Amends the Civil Administrative Code of Illinois. Provides that the Department of Commerce and Community Affairs (DCCA) may award grants to foster cooperation among Illinois businesses by emphasizing an industry-wide or sector-based approach to business assistance. Pro- vides that grant recipients shall be not-for-profit corporations whose purpose is to promote industrial and business development. Provides that DCCA shall administer an Illinois Neighborhood Development Match- ing Grant Program. Provides for 2 to 1 matching grants to qualified community development corporations, community development organiza- tions, community based organizations, and similar not-for-profits. Provides that funds may not be used for the provision of direct finan- cial assistance to businesses or development projects. Provides that DCCA shall provide technical assistance on preparing the grant appli- cation. Last action on Bill: SESSION SINE DIE Last action date: 01-01-09 Location: House Amendments to Bill: AMENDMENTS ADOPTED: HOUSE - 0 SENATE - 0 END OF INQUIRY Full Text Bill Status