Job Training Economic Development Program

This program provides funding to help unemployed or under-employed individuals, as well as those facing barriers to employment, access job training and support services for successful re-entry into the workforce.

$200,000

Closed

Grant Description

The Job Training and Economic Development Grant Program (JTED) will help address the economic impacts experienced by employers and individuals either under-employed, unemployed, or facing one or more barriers to employment by providing career pathway opportunities and support services needed for successful re-entry into the labor force. Additionally, the program offers flexible funding through Barrier Reduction, which will support accumulated emergency costs for basic needs.

Funding Details

Award Range

$100,000 - $200,000

Total Program Funding

$600,000

Number of Awards

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Exclusive - see details

Additional Requirements

Local Workforce Innovation Area grantees that administer the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Title IB programs The Department complies with all applicable provisions of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to nondiscrimination, sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity including, but not limited to: The Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.), The Public Works Employment Discrimination Act (775 ILCS 10/1 et seq.), The United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) (42 USC 2000a-and 2000H-6), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC 12101 et seq.), and The Age Discrimination Act (42 USC 6101 et seq.).

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

January 30, 2024

Application Closes

December 31, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

john.w.barr@illinois.gov

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