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Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program

Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp
Agency Contact Norman Ruano (Norman.Ruano@illinois.gov)
Announcement Type Initial
Type of Assistance Instrument Grant
Funding Opportunity Number FY26-1 
Funding Opportunity Title Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program 
CSFA Number 420-30-2614
CSFA Popular Name Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
Anticipated Number of Awards 25
Estimated Total Program Funding $12,000,000
Award Range $150000 - $550000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements
No
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 07/31/2025
Application Date Range 08/01/2025 - 09/01/2025 : 5:00 PM 
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=3122
Technical Assistance Session No

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