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Training investments in HVAC supply chain manufacturers will offer numerous workforce and business development opportunities for the residents of Illinois. This program will provide critically needed workforce development training to employees of specialized manufactures in the St. Clair County area.

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30 ILCS 105/5.493; 20 ILCS 605/605-420

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The intent is to invest non-capital resources to provide funding for programs aimed at supporting HVAC supply chain manufacturers address workforce attraction and retention challenges.

Yes

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Government Organizations;

Must be a Local Workforce Innovation Area grantee with the mission to provide workforce supports, prepare people for employment and assist workers advance in their careers. Serve as the Local Workforce Innovation Area grantee for St. Clair County.

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Project Grants

Economic Development

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Submission of application materials via link provided in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Criteria and selection process are outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Applications will be graded using the Merit Review Process and scored on the criteria specified in the NOFO. The Department will designate a Merit Review Committee to grade each application received for this funding opportunity. The final score of each Committee member will be calculated and an average of all scores will be the final applicant score. Grants will be awarded based on an evaluation committee’s merit review of the applications and development of a funding recommendation. Decisions to award grants and the funding levels will be determined based on the applicant’s response and compliance with the requirements of this NOFO. Selected applications will enter into negotiations with the Department for a grant. The purpose of negotiations will be to arrive at acceptable grant terms, including budget and scope of work revisions, at which time the final decision to make a grant award will be made. The Department reserves the right to request additional information from applicants for evaluation purposes. At its sole discretion, the Department reserves the right to reject all applications, reject individual applications for failure to meet any requirement, award in part or total, and waive minor defects and non-compliance.

30 Days from NOFO Posting Date

Outline in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

The Merit Based Review process is subject to appeal. However, competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Department within 14 calendar days from the date of the denial letter. The written appeal shall include the name and address of the appealing party, the identification of the grant and a statement of reasons for the appeal. To file an appeal, applicants must submit the appeal in writing and in accordance with the Merit-Based Application Review Appeals Process listed on the Grant Opportunities page of the DCEO website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pages/MeritAppReview.aspx.

No

No

Uses and Restrictions are outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity

Standard State of Illinois grant requirements.

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552 Workforce, Technology and Economic Development Fund

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$2,000,000.00

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IL - Southwest Economic Development Region

555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661, 1011 S 2nd St Springfield, IL 62704, 1020 S Spring St Springfield, IL 62704

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FY 2026 : $2,000,000