Program Updates
- Vendor Updates
Reminder: Minimum Equity Standard (MES) 2024-25 Program Year Compliance Plan Due June 3, 2024
The project workforce of each participating Approved Vendor and Designee must comprise a required minimum percentage of Equity Eligible Persons (EEPs). The MES requirement for the 2024-25 Program Year is 10% EEPs for an entity’s total project workforce. Definitions for Equity Eligible Persons, the minimum workforce percentages, key steps and
- Vendor Updates
Program Closure May 27, 2024 – June 2, 2024, 2024-25 Program Year Welcome Webinar Materials, Program Hours and Support
The IPA announces new information related to coming up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program
- Vendor Updates
Disclosure Form Unavailability and Use of Customer Letters During Portal Closure May 27 – June 3, 2024
As previously announced, on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. CPT, the Illinois Shines program will close for the 2023-24 Program Year in order to prepare for the 2024-25 Program Year opening. All Portal functions, including the ability to submit Part I project applications or to generate, download, or
- Vendor Updates
2024-25 Program Year Welcome Webinar – May 23, 2024 at 12:00 p.m. CPT
June 3, 2024 marks the opening of the 2024-25 Program Year. In support of stakeholders, an informational webinar on the upcoming 2024-25 Program Year changes will be held on May 23, 2024 from 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. CPT. The Program Administrator and IPA will discuss the 2024 Long-Term Plan, updates
- Vendor Updates
Portal Closure and Disclosure Form Unavailability May 27 – June 3, 2024
As previously announced both through the 2024 Long-Term Plan and weekly announcements across April-May 2024, on Monday, May 27, 2024 at 8:00 a.m. CPT, the Illinois Shines program will close for the 2023-24 Program Year. All Portal functions, including the ability to submit Part I project applications or to generate,
- Vendor Updates
Group B EEC Block Closed, 2024-25 Program Year Welcome Webinar, Annual Report Key Dates
The IPA announces new information related to coming up in Illinois Shines, Stakeholder Support, Program News, Ongoing Operations Updates, Application Processing Updates, Ongoing Program Portal Updates, and other Requirements and Reminders. The full announcement is available here. Topics covered include the following: Coming up in Illinois Shines Stakeholder Support Program