- The Stretch Building Code Grant Program, funded by congressionally approved and lawfully awarded funds from U.S. EPA Climate Pollution Reduction Grants (CPRG), is designed to facilitate the adoption, implementation, and enforcement of the Illinois Stretch Energy Code by supporting municipalities with the necessary resources to navigate this process. The program will provide financial support for education, community engagement, and technical assistance to ensure that municipalities are well-equipped to integrate the stretch code into their regulatory frameworks. Program funds will be allocated over a five-year period, with the goal of supporting 90 municipalities in adopting the Illinois Stretch Code.
- Through this grant program, municipalities will receive funding that enables them to better understand the stretch code, determine local impacts, support community engagement, and develop implementation plans. The program aims to streamline the process by offering resources for internal capacity-building, public engagement efforts, and technical training for staff responsible for code enforcement.
Stretch Building Code Adoption Support
Raise the Bar for Energy Efficiency, and Drive Down Future Energy Costs
Program Overview
Funding & Eligibility
- The program will allocate $18 million over five years, providing grants to approximately 18 communities annually. Each grant will provide up to $200,000 to municipalities to support staff education, community outreach, and stretch code implementation. For the 2025 grant period, $3.6 million has been allocated to fund approximately 18 municipalities, contributing to the total five-year program budget of $18 million.
- Funding can be used for projects that demonstrate an intention and plan to adopt the Illinois Stretch Energy Code, align with statewide goals, or implement base code updates as a strategic step towards full stretch code adoption. Please check the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for a list of eligible funding activities.
How to Apply
IFA will post Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) through Illinois GATA Grantee Portal at www.grants.illinois.gov/portal. A copy of each NOFO will also be available on this website. Applications will be accepted under each respective open NOFO though www.grants.illinois.gov/portal.
Stretch Code Adoption grant applications are now open! Applications will be reviewed and awarded as they are received through December 31, 2025, or until funds are exhausted, whichever comes first. Click the link below to apply.
Notices of Funding Opportunities (NOFO)
Stretch Code Adoption Grant Rolling Application (NOFO#IFA-CPRG-03)
Stretch Code Adoption Grant (NOFO#IFA-CPRG-01)
Additional Resources
Grant Funding Opportunities Webinar – May 5 and 6, 2025