As detailed in recent Program announcements, the following items have December 2, 2024 deadlines:
180-Day Prioritization Window for Public Schools Subcategories
As stated in the Program Guidebook Section 1.E, Public Schools capacity is allocated by Group, tier, location, and project size subcategories. If any of the allocations are not filled within the first 180 days of the Program Year, Public School projects will be accepted on a first come, first serve basis regardless of Tier, Environmental Justice Community (“EJC”) location, or project size. Due to the holiday, the 180-day prioritization window will close Monday, December 2, 2024.
Designee Renewals
Designees and Nested Designees of the Illinois Shines program are required to renew their status annually, per Section 2.G of the Program Guidebook.In the 2024-25 Program Year, Designee renewals are due Monday, December 2, 2024 for all Designees and Nested Designees that registered in the Illinois Shines program before June 1, 2024. The November 1, 2024 Program announcement provided details, and the deadline was subsequently updated to December 2, 2024.
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Illinois Shines Program
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