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Illinois Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program (CEJA) (Notice of Funding Opportunity 3361-2715)
| Awarding Agency Name | Commerce And Econ Opp |
| Agency Contact | John Barr (john.w.barr@illinois.gov) |
| Announcement Type | Initial |
| Type of Assistance Instrument | Grant |
| Funding Opportunity Number | FY24-1 |
| Funding Opportunity Title | Illinois Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program (CEJA) |
| CSFA Number | 420-30-3361 |
| CSFA Popular Name | CEJA Returning Residents Program |
| Anticipated Number of Awards | 4 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding | $6,000,000 |
| Award Range | $1,000,000 - $2,000,000 |
| Source of Funding | State |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirements |
No |
| Indirect Costs Allowed | Yes |
| Restrictions on Indirect Costs | No |
| Posted Date | 02/20/2024 |
| 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=2715 |
| Technical Assistance Session | Offered : Yes Mandatory : No Date : 03/01/2024 : 1:00PM Registration link : https://illinois.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwsduCtqD0oGtJKM_G5r2uaZFVF_R50eSqH#/registration Recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8pPEXIw_ldY |
Round 1 Application Deadline: April 15, 2024
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 - CEJA Returning Residents Program - 3361-2715
- Attachment A - Program Application - CEJA Returning Residents Program - 3361-2715
- Clean Jobs Curriculum - CEJA Returning Residents Program - 3361-2715
- Letters of Support Template - CEJA Returning Residents Program - 3361-2715
- MOU Template - CEJA Returning Residents Program - 3361-2715
- Uniform Grant Application - CEJA Returning Residents Program - 3361-2715
- Uniform Budget Template - CEJA Returning Residents Program - 3361-2715
- DCEO Mandatory Disclosure
- DCEO Conflict of Interest Disclosure
Resources
Additional Information Session
- Returning Resident Clean Jobs Training Program Information Session:
March 1, 2024. Recording | Slides - Writing an Effective Proposal: March 8, 2024, at 1-2 pm. Recording
Networking Events
Register for a virtual networking event to build partnerships to apply for funding for the Returning Residents Clean Jobs Training Program. Attend a statewide networking event on March 13 or targeted networking events March 14-21, focused on the Illinois Department of Corrections facilities where the training will be offered. At these events, DCEO will answer questions about the program and facilitate networking among interested applicants to help build grant teams.
| Date | DOC Site | Time | Registration Link |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13/24 | Statewide | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Recording |
| 3/14/24 | Vienna | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Recording |
| 3/15/24 | Kewanee | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Recording |
| 3/20/24 | Decatur | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Recording |
| 3/21/24 | Mount Sterling | 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Recording |
Questions and Answers
Submit questions to ceo.ceja@illinois.gov. View responses.
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.