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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 FY27-1
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 $150,000 - $550,000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements		 No
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 09/02/2026
Application Date Range 09/02/2026 - 10/02/2026 : 5:00 PM
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=4323
Technical Assistance Session Offered : Yes
Mandatory : No
Date : 09/15/2026 : 9:00 AM
Registration link: https://www.illinoisworknet.com/ilworkspreapprenticeshipnofo2026

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

https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/a66ba7f4bbf24cb0b9a9ac7b362d6c08