State Indoor Radon Grants FFY 2026 – 2028
🏛 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security
✓ Free, no account · Source: Illinois GATA Catalog (CSFA) · Last verified Jul 1, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for local health departments in Illinois to support radon awareness and education programs. Applicants must be state-designated SIRG recipients or eligible local health departments. The program funds outreach, community education, and radon assessment activities. Multi-year funding supports radon mitigation efforts under federal radon abatement law.
Geographic scope is limited to Illinois. Only local health departments and state-recognized radon programs qualify. Funding supports public health communication about indoor radon hazards.
Cost sharing is required for participation. Awards support both education and assessment activities. Projects typically address radon health risks in residential and commercial settings.
⚖️ Cost sharing / matching required — applicants must contribute their own funds.
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Program description
The State Indoor Radon Grant (SIRG) program provides funding to local health departments to support outreach and community education efforts related to the health hazards associated with radon exposure.
This announcement seeks applications for new grant awards beginning in the second year of the current grant cycle, using potential unspent funds from year one. Title III, Indoor Radon Abatement Act (IRAA, 15 U.S.C. 2661 et seq.) as an amendment to the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA, 15) U.S.C. 2601 et seq.). IRAA contains provisions aimed at reducing radon health risks. Specifically, Section 306(a) authorizes the EPA Administrator to award grants to SIRG recipients “for the purpose of assisting the State in the development and implementation of programs for the assessment and mitigation of radon.” Federal Assistance Listing: 66.032. Administered by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 588-20-0442).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Key dates & requirements
Required documents
- GATA application form (Illinois CSFA 588-20-0442)
- Organizational documentation and registration
- Project narrative with radon education plan
- Budget and cost-sharing documentation
- Evidence of SIRG recipient designation
Program contact
- 👤 Melinda Enstrom
- 📧 Melinda.Enstrom@illinois.gov
- 📞 217-785-9889
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 66.032 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$5,924,559
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$1,575,666
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$1,350,196
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$1,275,000
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$1,186,688
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$1,169,748
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$1,100,000
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$1,061,334
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$1,028,860
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$932,281
Top States by Funding
- NY 3 awards $7.4M
- NC 2 awards $2.2M
- IL 2 awards $1.9M
- OH 2 awards $1.8M
- WI 2 awards $1.7M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
FAQ
Who is eligible to apply for this radon grant?
Local health departments in Illinois that are designated SIRG recipients or recognized by the state. Check with Illinois Emergency Management Agency for your department's SIRG status.
When is the deadline?
August 31, 2026. This is for funding year two of the current cycle using unspent year-one funds.
What activities can the grant fund?
Outreach, community education, and radon assessment programs. Funds support public awareness campaigns about radon health hazards.
Is cost sharing required?
Yes, cost sharing is required. Confirm the exact percentage with the administering agency.
How much funding is available?
The total pool is $20,000. Individual award amounts are not specified in this announcement.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Verify your health department's status as a SIRG recipient before investing application effort.
- Focus your narrative on community education and measurable radon awareness outcomes.
- Document cost-sharing commitments clearly with letters of support from your health department.
- Highlight partnerships with local organizations that strengthen radon education reach.
- Connect your activities to federal radon abatement law requirements and state priorities.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applications lack clear evaluation metrics for radon awareness outcomes. Cost-sharing amounts are understated or unsupported. Proposals focus on remediation rather than education and outreach.
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