Illinois Workforce Development Grants

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in suburban Cook County for community-driven arts projects that enhance local culture and public spaces.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to enhance clinician training and health system capacity for effectively addressing opioid and stimulant use disorders through evidence-based practices and systemic improvements.

This funding opportunity supports Illinois-based organizations in developing and delivering training for healthcare providers on effective pediatric asthma management using a telementoring model.

This program provides funding and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed sustainably while positively impacting their local communities.

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 supports organizations in Illinois to create and manage apprenticeship programs in the electric industry, focusing on training and career pathways for diverse and economically disadvantaged populations.

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 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 program provides financial support to established and new tech incubators in Illinois to modernize facilities and enhance resources for startups, particularly in underserved areas.

This fellowship provides graduate students in Chicago with hands-on experience in philanthropy and grantmaking, focusing on social and economic issues while supporting community initiatives.

This program provides funding to local and regional government entities in Cook County for transportation infrastructure projects that improve transit networks, enhance freight movement, and address accessibility inequities.

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 program provides funding to educational institutions and workforce agencies in Illinois to develop training and career pathways for individuals seeking jobs in the clean energy sector.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and training organizations in Normal, Illinois, to develop and enhance career and technical education programs focused on electric vehicle technology and workforce development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to improve training and resources for preschool programs serving children with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Chicago that provide workforce development programs for young people aged 14 to 24, particularly those facing barriers to employment and education, to help them gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields.

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 funding to certified long-term care facilities in Illinois to enhance staff training in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as grief support, ultimately improving the quality of care for residents.

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in Illinois that aim to develop a strategic plan to enhance and promote the community health worker workforce, focusing on increasing demand, improving integration into health services, and fostering diversity within the profession.