Previous Funding Opportunities


Previous Funding Opportunities

Job Training & Economic Development (JTED) NOFO 2023

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Private Nonprofit Organizations, Federal WIOA Administrative Entities, Community Action Agencies, Industry Associations, Public or Private Educational Institutions
The Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) program provides funding to build the capacity of the state's workforce system and prioritize creating equitable access for historically underrepresented populations in Illinois. The JTED program model intends to address the barriers to work experienced by adults and youth after the pandemic and provides a pool of talented job seekers for businesses still struggling due to the pandemic to fill their workforce needs.

Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship NOFO 2023

Climate Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults
Eligible Applicants: Non-Profit, Community-Based Organizations, 

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to increase training opportunities in the trades, expand the clean energy talent pipeline, and boost diversity in the clean energy trade industries by providing resources to limit barriers to participation. Learn more about this funding opportunity.


FEJA Multi-Cultural Job Program NOFO 2023

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Population to be Served: Adults
Eligible Applicants: Non-Profit, Community-Based Organizations

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to provide innovative, employer-driven training approaches that pair education and occupational training with work-based learning to individuals in need of self-sustaining employment. Learn more about this funding opportunity.



Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship NOFO 2022

Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship ProgramPopulation to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Non-Profit, Community-Based Organizations, Industry Associations, Chambers of Commerce, Local Workforce Areas, Community Colleges, Technical Schools, School Districts

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to increase training opportunities, expand the talent pipeline, and boost diversity in the construction industry and building trades set forth by the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act ("Illinois Works Act"), 30 ILCS 559/20-1. Learn more about this funding opportunity.


FEJA Multi-Cultural Jobs Program NOFO 2022

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity to continue the creation and enhancement of economic or career-related opportunities within the clean-energy sector through training and work readiness programs. Learn more about this funding opportunity.



Craft Apprenticeship Program NOFO 2022

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations, Government Organizations, Educational Institutions, Small Businesses

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to provide apprenticeship and workforce opportunities for individuals interested in solar industry positions, including diverse low-income or economically disadvantaged populations. Learn more about this funding opportunity.



Job Training & Economic Development (JTED) NOFO 2021

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Private Nonprofit Organizations, Federal WIOA Administrative Entities, Community Action Agencies, Industry Associations, Public or Private Educational Institutions

The NOFO provides innovative, employer-driven training approaches that pair education and occupational training with work-based learning to support regional and local economic development for businesses and individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more about this funding opportunity.


Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship NOFO 2021

Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations, Public Colleges, Universities

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to provide pathways and manage the transition from a pre-apprenticeship program to a full apprenticeship program. The expansion of training programs boosts diversity in the construction industry and building trades set forth by the Illinois Works Jobs Program Act ("Illinois Works Act"), 30 ILCS 559/20-1. Learn more about this funding opportunity.


Apprenticeship Expansion Program NOFO 2021

Apprenticeship Illinois
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Local Workforce Innovation Boards

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the Apprenticeship Expansion Program NOFO to expand innovative and high-quality apprenticeship programs to prepare for jobs in high-demand industries. Expanding apprenticeships help businesses with their current and future workforce needs and individuals to enter a career pathway with work-based learning. Learn more about this funding opportunity.


Career Pathway NOFO

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic OpportunityPopulation to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers

Eligible Applicants: Local Workforce Innovation Boards

Before the COVID-19 Pandemic, unemployment rates were at or near record lows, and many adults had successfully gained or increased employment. However, the COVID-19 outbreak and the subsequent economic downturn caused unemployment highs among all groups of workers. Learn more about this funding opportunity.


Technical Assistance NOFO 2019

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic OpportunityPopulation to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers

Eligible Applicants: Local Workforce Innovation Boards

This funding opportunity is limited to local workforce innovation boards or their designee organizations that are in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State. Learn more about this funding opportunity.


Apprenticeship Expansion Program NOFO 2019

Apprenticeship Illinois
Population to be Served: Youth, Adults, Incumbent Workers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity announced the NOFO to serve at least 800 new registered apprentices as part of a larger strategy to help companies develop and expand apprenticeships. Expanding apprenticeships help businesses with their current and future workforce needs and individuals to enter a career pathway with work-based learning. Learn more about this funding opportunity.


National Dislocated Worker Grant NOFO

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Population to be Served: Employers

Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations

Program Length: October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2020

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity under the National Dislocated Worker Grant Program. For more information, click here.


WIOA Statewide Workforce Innovation NOFO

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Population to be Served: Employers

Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations

Program Length: February 23, 2018 - October 15, 2018

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity under the WIOA Statewide Workforce Innovation Program. For more information, click here.


Illinois Talent Pipeline Management NOFO

Illinois Talent Pipeline Management

Population to be Served: Employers

Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organization, Adult Education, Community College, University

Program Length: February 23, 2018 - October 15, 2018

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Illinois Talent Pipeline Program. For more information, click here.


Apprenticeship Illinois

Population to be Served: Employers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organization

Program Length: February 23, 2018 - September 17, 2018

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the Notice of Funding Opportunity to expand Registered Apprenticeship programs and grow partnerships apprenticeship programs. 

For more information, click here.

Trade Adjustment Assistance NOFO

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Population to be Served: Employers

Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations

Program Length: February 23, 2018 - August 15, 2018

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Trade Adjustment Assistance Program. For more information, click here.


Youth Career Pathways Program 2018

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Population to be Served: Youth

Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations

The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board announced the release of the 2018 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Career Pathways Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

 


WIOA Youth Career Pathways 2017

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic OpportunityPopulation to be Served: Youth

Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations

The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board Youth Committee announced the release of the 2017 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Youth Career Pathways Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

 


2017 Apprenticeship Plus Adult Program

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Population to be Served: Apprenticeships Adults

Eligible Applicants: Public and Private Organizations

The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board announced the release of the 2017 Apprenticeship Plus Adult Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

 


2017 Apprenticeship Plus Youth Program

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Population to be Served: Apprentices, Youth
Eligible Applicants: Public and Private Organizations
The Illinois Workforce Innovation Board announced the release of the 2017 Apprenticeship Plus Youth Program Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).

 



Job Training and Economic Development (JTED) 2015

Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
Population to be Served: Low Wage / Low Skilled Workers, Disadvantaged Persons
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity released the Fiscal Year 2015 Request for Application (RFA) for the Job Training and Economic Development Grant Program.



Illinois Talent Pipeline Grant 2015

Illinois Talent Pipeline Management

Population to be Served: Employers
Eligible Applicants: Community-Based Organizations, Adult Education, Community Colleges, Universities
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the 2015 Notice of Funding Opportunity under the Illinois Talent Pipeline Program.