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CEJA Updates & Program Status

The following updates and announcements are described below:

Programs Currently Accepting Applications

Program Name Entities Eligible to Apply Deadline & Link to Application
Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program Community-based organizations, including community colleges, nonprofits, and local governments

This CEJA workforce program NOFO is currently closed. The next round NOFO release for the Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will be forthcoming soon with a submission deadline in mid-May. If you would like to preliminarily prepare your application, please see the previous round NOFO here. THIS IS FOR REFERENCE ONLY. Final applications must comply with the soon-to-be-released updated NOFO.

Please see the Upcoming Public Engagement Opportunities below to register for important events. You can also join our mailing list to receive updates about CEJA, including when the NOFO will reopen, or contact us at CEO.CEJA@illinois.gov.
Illinois Energy Transition Navigator Program Community-based providers, including not-for-profit organizations

This CEJA workforce program NOFO is currently closed. The next round NOFO release for the Energy Transition Navigator Program will be forthcoming soon with a submission deadline in mid-May.

Please see the Upcoming Public Engagement Opportunities below to register for important events. You can also join our mailing list to receive updates about CEJA, including when the NOFO will reopen, or contact us at CEO.CEJA@illinois.gov
Returning Resident Clean Jobs Training Program Community-based organizations, including community colleges, nonprofits, and local governments This CEJA Workforce program NOFO is currently closed. Please sign up for our mailing list to receive updates about CEJA, including when the NOFO will reopen, or contact us at CEO.CEJA@illinois.gov.
Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program Community-based organizations, qualifying public entities, and technical service providers working in direct partnership with community-based organizations. 

This CEJA workforce program NOFO is currently closed. The next round NOFO release for the Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Program will be coming in Spring 2025.

Please sign up for our mailing list to receive updates about CEJA, including when the NOFO will reopen, or contact us at CEO.CEJA@illinois.gov.
Clean Energy Primes Contractor Accelerator Program Organizations with experience related to program elements and capacity to deliver program services.  Application Link.  Applications will be accepted through August 1, 2024.
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program Community-based organizations, including nonprofit organizations, and accredited public colleges or universities, with demonstrated history and effectiveness in serving program-eligible populations in one or more of the Program Delivery Areas. Application link
The Department is currently accepting applications from the following Hub locations/areas: Waukegan, Champaign, Danville, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton.  Applications will be accepted through August 5, 2024.
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program funding is intended to address barriers to project, community, and business development in justice-impacted communities caused by a lack of available capital.

This CEJA workforce program NOFO is currently closed. The next round NOFO release for the Equitable Energy Future Grant Program will be coming in Spring 2025.

Please sign up for our mailing list to receive updates about CEJA, including when the NOFO will reopen, or contact us at CEO.CEJA@illinois.gov.

Programs Awarded

Grantees have been selected for the following programs:

  • Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program (CEJA Workforce Hubs)
  • Multi-cultural Job Training Program
  • Craft Apprenticeship Program
  • Solar Training Pipeline Program
  • Coal to Solar and Energy Storage Grant Program
  • Energy Transition Community Grant Program
  • Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program

Review this spreadsheet for grantee awards, amounts, locations, and contact information.

Applications Under Review or in Grant Negotiations

  • Energy Transition Navigator Program
  • Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program
  • Clean Energy Contractor Incubator Program
  • Energy Transition Community Grant Program
  • Equitable Energy Future Grant Program
  • Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program
  • Returning Resident Clean Jobs Training Program

 

Press Releases

Upcoming Public Engagement Opportunities

Date

Time

Program

Topic

Registration
April 24, 2025

 

1:00 pm – 3:00 pm

 Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program and Energy Transition Navigator Program

 

Grant Writing Workshop Part 1

REGISTER HERE
April 28, 2025 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program and Energy Transition Navigator Program Grant Writing Workshop Part 2 REGISTER HERE

Past Public Engagement Events

Date

Program

Topic

Recording

March 13, 2025

Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program

NOFO Information Session

RECORDING

March 19, 2025

Energy Transition Navigator Program

NOFO Information Session

RECORDING

Learn More

  • Learn more about CEJA and the programs DCEO is administering by clicking on the links to the left.
  • Sign up for our mailing list to receive updates about CEJA program implementation.
  • Contact us:  CEO.CEJA@illinois.gov.