Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program

$37,900,000

Closed

Grant Description

The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 13 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the State to recruit and provide clean energy and related workforce training to jobseekers. Workforce Hubs will engage with potential employers, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and community-based and labor-based training providers to ensure program-eligible individuals across the State have dedicated and sustained support to enter and build clean energy careers.

Funding Details

Award Range

Not specified - Not specified

Total Program Funding

$37,900,000

Number of Awards

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

City or township governments

Additional Requirements

Eligible applicants are community-based organizations, defined as organizations that: • Provide employment, skill development or related services to members of the community; • Includes community colleges, nonprofits, and local governments; • Has at least one main operating office in the community or region it serves; and • Demonstrates relationships with residents and other organizations serving the community. As of May 9, 2024, the Department is only accepting applications from the Carbondale, Danville, and Peoria hub regions.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

July 7, 2023

Application Closes

June 30, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

Illinois Commerce And Econ Opp

Karen.B.Lockhart@illinois.gov

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