School Maintenance Project Grant
The School Maintenance Project Grant from the Illinois State Board of Education funds critical repairs and facility upgrades to ensure safe, efficient, and modern learning environments in Illinois schools.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates: January 29, 2027 (FY 2027 Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project (state matching grant; 1:1 local match required)
Summary: Supports essential maintenance and upgrades of educational facilities across Illinois through a state-local matching grant.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via IWAS; only one application per entity per round.
Description
The School Maintenance Project Grant is a state matching grant program administered by the Illinois State Board of Education. It provides financial support to maintain, repair, and upgrade educational buildings and structures, ensuring facilities remain safe, functional, and conducive to learning. Eligible projects include emergency repairs, health and life safety improvements, energy conservation measures, and permanent building upgrades. This grant is designed to help educational entities across Illinois uphold high standards for their learning environments.
