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WIOA Statewide Activities - Formula
CSFA Number: 420-30-2161
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
63-2
Agency Contact
John Barr
312-814-8428
john.w.barr@illinois.gov
Short Description
Grants that are awarded to local workforce areas and other qualified organizations to provide the required and/or allowable statewide workforce activities as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Funds are provided by the United States Department of Labor authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128).
Federal Authorization
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - Public Law 113-128
Illinois Statue Authorization
ILCS 605/605-30,605-807
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000
Objective
Statewide activities grants support projects that address the priorities identified in the State of Illinois Unified Workforce Plan including pilots that integrate workforce, education and economic development services; that break down barriers to accessing job-driven training resulting in employment opportunities; and, that assist in the effective and efficient implementation of WIOA regulations within Illinois’ economic development regions.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
For Non-Formula Grants: The program-specific terms and requirements are included in the WIOA Performance Policy posted at: https://apps.il-work-net.com/WIOAPolicy
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants include Local Workforce Innovation Areas (including their designated fiscal agents) that meet the requirements outlined in the WIOA Performance Policy
Beneficiary Eligibility
Job Seekers, Employers, Workforce Partners
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
Grants are awarded based on the requirements outlined in the WIOA
Application Procedures
Application procedures outlined in the formula funding notice
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Application Criteria is outlined in the formula funding notice
Award Procedures
Based on the Administrative Review of the Application for the compliance to the funding notice
Deadlines
The application deadline is posted in the formula funding notice
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Approval Timelines are generally 2-4 weeks
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
Grants are awarded based on the requirements outlined in the State of Illinois WIOA Performance Policy posted at: https://apps.il-work-net.com/WIOAPolicy
Uses and Restrictions
Expenditures and authorized activities are defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128) and the final regulations at 20 CFR 20 CFR Parts 603, 651, 652, 653, 654, 658, 675, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, and 688. All grantees must comply with the program guidance and the uniform administrative requirements.
Reports
Standard GATA Reporting (Performance, Financial and Audit as appropriate)
Audits
N/A
Records
Typically three years from the date of the submission of the final expense report. See Award Terms
Account Identification
Various
Obligations
Various
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The range of Financial Assistance is determined by the total funds allocated, grantee performance and the LWIAs relative share of the WIOA formula funds
Program Accomplishments
Program Performance Outcomes are outlined in the NOFO
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Expenditures and authorized activities are defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128) and the final regulations at 20 CFR 20 CFR Parts 603, 651, 652, 653, 654, 658, 675, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, and 688. All grantees must comply with the program guidance and the uniform administrative requirements and state workforce policies.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Grants are typically awarded to Local Workforce Areas Grantees
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701
Program Website
Additional information regarding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity act is posted at: http://www.doleta.gov/WIOA/ https://www.illinoisworknet.com/
Example Projects
See Program Website
Published Date
10/19/2021
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2017 : $700,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range