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Job Training Economic Development Program - Round 3

Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact John Barr (john.w.barr@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number FY26-1
Funding Opportunity Title Job Training Economic Development Program
CSFA Number 420-30-0513
CSFA Popular Name Job Training Economic Development Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 25
Estimated Total Program Funding $10,000,000
Award Range $250,000 - $750,000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements		 No
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 11/21/2025
Application Date Range 11/21/2025 - 01/16/2026 : 11:59pm
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=3185
Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes
Mandatory : No
Date : 12/04/2025 : 10:00AM - 11:30AM & 2:00PM - 3:00PM
Registration link : https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89926031047
 

For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified. For resources on pre-qualification and other grant topics, please visit
https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/learning-library.html.

Application Documents – Please read the NOFO Supplement and complete the requirements

Application Submission Form

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