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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 | General announcement open for a period of time with no specific due dates for applications. |
| 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 |
For your application to be considered, your entity must be pre-qualified. For more information on pre-qualification, please visit https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/granteeresources.html.
Notice of Intent to Apply: The Department request that Applicants submit a Notice of Intent to Apply (optional) by July 27, 2023, at 5:00 p.m.
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
- 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/Responses |
| 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 | Registration link |
Regional Networking Fairs
Attend a Regional CEJA Workforce Networking Fair this summer at locations throughout Illinois to connect with people interested in applying for CEJA funding or partnering with another organization to deliver one of the CEJA workforce programs. Register here.
NOFO Technical Assistance Office Hours
Applicants are invited to sign up for Technical Assistance Office Hours (via Zoom) to receive one-on-one assistance to prepare their proposals. These Office Hours provide an opportunity to ask questions and get feedback on proposal drafts and ideas. Office hours will begin July 31 and continue into August. Sign up here:
https://calendly.com/ceja_officehours/nofo_support