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Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program (CEJA) Notice of Funding Opportunity 3197-2586)
| Awarding Agency Name | Commerce And Econ Opp |
| Agency Contact | Karen Lockhart (Karen.B.Lockhart@illinois.gov) |
| Announcement Type | Initial |
| Type of Assistance Instrument | Grant |
| Funding Opportunity Number | FY24-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program |
| CSFA Number | 420-30-3197 |
| CSFA Popular Name | CEJA Workforce Network Program |
| Anticipated Number of Awards | 13 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | $37,900,000 |
| Award Range | Not Applicable |
| Source of Funding | State |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirements |
No |
| Indirect Costs Allowed | Yes |
| Restrictions on Indirect Costs | No |
| Posted Date | 07/07/2023 |
| Application Date Range | 07/07/2023 - 06/30/2024 : 5:00PM |
| CSFA Link | https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=2586 |
| Technical Assistance Session | Offered : Yes Mandatory : No Date : 07/14/2023 : 3:00PM Registration link : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nf6-dtgp-jc |
- Applications 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. Please note that applications that were received by the February 23, 2024 5:00 pm 2nd round deadline will be reviewed and awarded before applications that were submitted after this time. As of February 23, the Department has not received any applications for the Danville hub region.
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 Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program - 3197-2586
- Uniform Grant Application - Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program - 3197-2586
- Uniform Budget Template - Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program - 3197-2586
- DCEO Mandatory Disclosure
- DCEO Conflict of Interest Disclosure
- 1_Workplan
- 2_Outcomes_Summary
- 3_Curriculum_Plan
- 4_Staffing_Plan
Resources
- Climate and Equitable Jobs Act
- DCEO Climate and Equitable Jobs Act Implementation
- Clean Jobs Curriculum Framework
- Illinois Clean Energy Jobs and Training Program Inventory Report
- CEJA Stakeholder Feedback Summary Presentation
- Executive Order #3: Action Agenda for Workforce Development and Job Creation
- Illinois Career Pathways Dictionary
- Illinois Essential Employability Skills: Framework and Self-Assessment
- Sample MOU Template
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.