Manufacturing Training Academies
CSFA Number: 420-00-2361
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
31-1
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Grants funded under this program will provide funds for capital improvements to support the creation of manufacturing training programs at Illinois Community Colleges.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Build Illinois Bond Fund 30 ILCS 425
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
Capital grants provided through this opportunity will support the creation of Manufacturing Training Academies located at community colleges in the state. Manufacturing Training Academies provide education and training enabling students to get hired and to advance in occupations associated with priority sectors identified in the most recent Illinois Economic Plan (https://dceo.illinois.gov/econplan2024.html). In order to maximize the effectiveness of this investment, the applicant must demonstrate that workforce training will be aligned with the needs of with regional industry leaders.
UGA Program Terms
Information about the Program Specific Terms and requirements can be found within the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
"Illinois community college districts located in the regions outlined in the NOFO and consortiums including one or more community college districts located in the regions outlined in NOFO "
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
Applications are due by deadline identified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity Supplement. All applications received by the deadline will be scored on merit and finalists will be notified via a Notice of State Award.
Application Procedures
Visit https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/grants.html for grant opportunities and application procedures.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Geographical Dispersion
Award Procedures
Merit-based Review. Disbursements via working capital advance (if needed) & reimbursement per submitted financial reports approved
Deadlines
60 Days from NOFO Posting Date
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
The Department anticipates sending Notices of State Award within 3 months of the application deadline. However, timelines may vary depending on project complexity and competing priorities. The Department reserves the right to issue a reduced award, or not to issue any award.
Appeals
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 after the date that the grant award notice has been published. 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.
Uses and Restrictions
Funds are limited to capital expenditures
Reports
Quarterly PPR and PFR
Account Identification
TBD
Obligations
FY26 $12,000,000
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Anticipated at $6,000,000 per award
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Statewide
Headquarters Office
1011 S. 2nd Street Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661
Example Projects
providing career pathways to employment opportunities with regional employers needing to fill the growing industry demand for skilled workers with electric vehicle and/or energy storage education and experience
Published Date
10/27/2020
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2021 : $15,000,000
FY 2024 : $12,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 21-311001 | Heartland Community College District 540 | 04/01/2021 | 03/31/2026 | 7,495,319 |
| 24-311002 | Kankakee Community College District 520 | 02/01/2024 | 01/31/2026 | 7,000,000 |
| 24-311001 | Kankakee Community College District 520 | 02/01/2024 | 01/31/2026 | 5,000,000 |