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IL Clean Energy Jobs Workforce Network Program (Notice of Funding Opportunity 3197-2906)

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 FY25-1
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 3
Estimated Total Program Funding $10,000,000
Award Range $100,000 - $4,000,000
Source of Funding State
Cost Sharing or Matching
Requirements
No
Indirect Costs Allowed Yes
Restrictions on Indirect Costs No
Posted Date 10/01/2024
Application Date Range 10/01/2024 - 12/02/2024 : 5:00PM
CSFA Link https://gata.illinois.gov/grants/csfa.html?page=Opportunity.aspx&nofo=2906
Technical Assistance Session No

 

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

Resources

  • Technical Assistance Session 
    August 28, 2024 
    Video | Slides
  • Bidder's Conference Presentation
    January 5, 2024
    Video | Slides
  • GATA Video Training & Resources (Illinois.gov)
    Video
  • Workforce Grants 101
    Video | Slides
  • Applicant Team Qualifications and Budget - Avoiding Pitfalls
    January 12, 2024
    Video | Slides
  • Rolling Back the Curtain: What CEJA Grant Reviewers are Looking for
    January 19, 2024
    Video | Slides
  • CEJA Potential Partner List

Learn More

  • 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.
  • Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates about CEJA program implementation.
  • Submit questions to CEO.CEJA@illinois.govView Responses.