Illinois Employment Labor and Training Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Illinois to help low-income and marginalized individuals gain education, training, and employment skills for sustainable self-sufficiency.

This grant provides funding for public art projects in Waukegan, Illinois, that promote cultural appreciation, artistic expression, and community engagement among its residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations that help low-income individuals receiving TANF by offering daily transportation to and from jobs at large employers in Illinois and nearby states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Illinois to improve access to services and enhance economic stability for TANF-eligible and low-income individuals and families.

This grant provides financial support to mid-sized Chicago-based charities focused on improving health, education, and economic opportunities for underserved communities, particularly on the city's south and west sides.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help individuals receiving TANF benefits find and keep jobs, promoting economic self-sufficiency.

This funding opportunity provides $2.6 million to support innovative workforce training projects that enhance employment outcomes and strengthen the training infrastructure in Illinois.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a nonprofit organization in the Rockford area to help small restaurants that faced layoffs during 2021 by distributing unemployment insurance relief.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Illinois to create work-based learning programs for adult SNAP recipients, helping them gain job experience and meet federal work requirements.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Certified Community Mental Health Centers in Illinois to train and support agencies implementing the Individual Placement and Support model, helping individuals with serious mental illness secure competitive employment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist low-income parents, especially African American and Latino individuals, in becoming mentors and tutors to improve their leadership skills, education, and employment prospects while enhancing student engagement in schools.

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that train and support manufacturers in developing a skilled workforce, helping to improve productivity and business growth.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that assist individuals transitioning from incarceration to reintegrate into society, focusing on reducing recidivism through services like mental health support, employment assistance, and housing stability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small and mid-sized manufacturers in Illinois to develop internship and workforce training programs that enhance skills and address labor shortages.

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to develop and expand apprenticeship opportunities, particularly for underrepresented populations, by fostering collaboration among employers, educational institutions, and community organizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to enhance professional development and resources for early childhood educators and families serving young children with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports Chicago-area colleges in developing innovative transfer models to significantly increase bachelor’s degree completion rates for community college students, particularly those from Black, Latine, and low-income backgrounds.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help small and mid-sized manufacturers in Illinois create structured internship programs and improve workforce training resources.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

This program provides funding and support to community agencies in Illinois to create equitable employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and integration into the workforce.