FY24 Job Training Economic Development Program: Home Illinois Workforce Pilot
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.
Award Range
$1,000,000 - $2,000,000
Total Program Funding
$5,000,000
Number of Awards
3
Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
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
Application Opens
March 14, 2024
Application Closes
December 31, 2024
Grantor
John Barr
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