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Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
| Awarding Agency Name | Commerce And Econ Opp |
| Agency Contact | Diana Fuller (Diana.Fuller@illinois.gov) |
| Announcement Type | Initial |
| Type of Assistance Instrument | Grant |
| Funding Opportunity Number | FY27-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (CEJA) |
| CSFA Number | 420-30-3137 |
| CSFA Popular Name | Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (CEJA) |
| Anticipated Number of Awards | 3 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | $16,000,000 |
| Award Range | $3,000,000 - $6,500,000 |
| Source of Funding | State |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirements |
No |
| Indirect Costs Allowed | Yes |
| Restrictions on Indirect Costs | No |
| Posted Date | 09/22/2026 |
| Application Date Range | 09/22/2026 - 10/30/2026 : 5:00PM |
| CSFA Link | https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=4342 |
| Technical Assistance Session | Offered : Yes Mandatory : No Date : 09/30/2026 : 1:00 PM Registration link : https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_gfx7C2ArQ-2uMg18AC2-Fw#/registration |
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
- NOFO Supplement 3137-4342 Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
- Program Application 3137-4342 Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
- Uniform Application 3137-4342 Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
- NOFO Attachement 3137-4342 Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
- Uniform Budget 3137-4342 Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
- Mandatory Disclosure 3137-4342 Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
- Conflict of Interest Disclosure 3137-4342 Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program