Illinois will receive more than $15 million in federal money to construct an electric transmission line in southern Illinois.

The $15.3 grant is part of nearly $350 million in 20 rural electric projects in 14 states.

The project allows Marion-based Southern Illinois Power Cooperative to install 21 miles of transmission line from the Marion Power Plant to a new substation in Carrier Mills.

The money comes from the Electric Infrastructure Loan Program. It finances energy programs in areas with 10,000 or fewer residents.