FY24 Job Training Economic Development Program: Home Illinois Workforce Pilot

$2,000,000

Closed

Grant Description

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has introduced the Home Illinois Workforce Pilot as part of the Job Training Economic Development Program, with a $5 million budget to address homelessness and workforce development. This grant targets Continuum of Care (COC) areas, aiming to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with employment opportunities, thereby enhancing financial stability and access to permanent housing. The program prioritizes employment navigation, partnerships, support services, work readiness, and training and education. It seeks to create a system where homeless individuals can secure and retain quality jobs, contributing to their long-term economic and housing stability.

Funding Details

Award Range

$1,000,000 - $2,000,000

Total Program Funding

$5,000,000

Number of Awards

Matching Requirement

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Nonprofits

Additional Requirements

The JTED Home Illinois Workforce Pilot program will serve individuals experiencing homelessness that reside in shelters or who participate in a Rapid Re-housing ("RRH") Program defined as underrepresented individuals in Appendix A. Entities eligible to apply for a grant award under this NOFO must be either: 1. The lead entity of a COC organization, including private nonprofit organizations (which may include a faith-based organization); Note: COC’s that are government entities are NOT eligible to apply as the lead applicant; or 2. A federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ("WIOA") administrative entity (Local Workforce Innovation Area). Note: WIOA administrative entities that are government entities are eligible to apply.

Geographic Eligibility

All

Key Dates

Application Opens

March 14, 2024

Application Closes

December 31, 2024

Contact Information

Grantor

John Barr

john.w.barr@illinois.gov

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