Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)
The Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program, funded by the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to establish a network of community-based providers throughout Illinois to facilitate community education, outreach, and recruitment. These providers will connect individuals to clean energy workforce and contractor development programs, with a focus on equity investment eligible communities and individuals. The program has a budget of $6 million and expects to award 13 grants ranging from $250,000 to $600,000. It targets specific hub regions and operates on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.
Award Range
$250,000 - $600,000
Total Program Funding
$6,000,000
Number of Awards
13
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Additional Requirements
Community-based providers with experience in education, outreach, and recruitment for workforce or contractor programs, particularly in clean energy, are eligible. They must demonstrate the capacity to engage with equity investment eligible communities and individuals.
Geographic Eligibility
Chicago, Waukegan, Rockford, Aurora, Joliet, Peoria, Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton Cities
Application Opens
June 6, 2023
Application Closes
June 30, 2024
Grantor
John Barr
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