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Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)
| Awarding Agency Name | Commerce And Econ Opp |
| Agency Contact | John Barr (john.w.barr@illinois.gov) |
| Announcement Type | Modified |
| Type of Assistance Instrument | Grant |
| Funding Opportunity Number | FY23-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA) |
| CSFA Number | 420-30-3174 |
| CSFA Popular Name | Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA) |
| Anticipated Number of Awards | 13 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | $6,000,000 |
| Award Range | $250,000 - $600,000 |
| Source of Funding | State |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirements |
No |
| Indirect Costs Allowed | Yes |
| Restrictions on Indirect Costs | No |
| Posted Date | 06/06/2023 |
| Application Date Range | 06/06/2023 - 06/30/2024 : 5:00PM |
| CSFA Link | https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=2569 |
| Technical Assistance Session | Offered : Yes Mandatory : No Date : 06/13/2023 : 3:00PM Registration link : https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYtfu6tqjItGddZds7ZL0gj4oIR1V6rhnRJ#/registration |
- The Department is accepting applications from the following hub regions: Champaign, Danville and East St. Louis. Applications for these regions will be accepted on a rolling, first come, first served basis through June 30, 2024 or until all of the funds that are earmarked for this NOFO are awarded.
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 - Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA) - 3174-2569
- Uniform Grant Application - Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA) - 3174-2569
- Uniform Budget Template - Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA) - 3174-2569
- DCEO Mandatory Disclosure
- DCEO Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- Sample MOU Template
- Energy Transition Navigator Bidder’s Conference
Questions and Answers
Submit questions to ceo.ceja@illinois.gov. View responses here.
Additional Information Sessions
| Date | Time | Topic | Registration/Recordings |
| 6/22/23 | 3:00PM | CEJA Ecosystem Webinar | Recording |
| 7/17/23 | 1:00PM | Writing an Effective Proposal | Recording |
| 7/21/23 | 10:00AM | GATA Training | Recording |
| 1/5/2024 | 12:00PM | CEJA Workforce Network Hubs and Energy Transition Navigator Programs: Apply for Funding, Round 2 | Recording |
| 1/12/2024 | 12:00PM | Developing a CEJA Program Budget: Avoiding Pitfalls | Recording |
| 1/19/2024 | 12:00PM | Rolling Back the Curtain: What CEJA Grant Reviewers are Looking For | Recording |
| 4/15/2024 | 1:00PM | Champaign/Danville Networking Event – ET Navigator & Clean Jobs Workforce Network | Registration |
NOFO Technical Assistance Office Hours
Applicants are invited to sign up for Technical Assistance Office Hours (via Zoom) to receive one-on-one assistance from a CEJA Program Coach to prepare their proposals. These office hours provide an opportunity to ask questions and get feedback on proposal drafts and ideas. Sign up here.