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Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program
CSFA Number: 420-30-2614
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Contact
Norman Ruano
312-497-1008
Norman.Ruano@illinois.gov
Short Description
Grant program designed to train underrepresented population to successfully enter the construction industry and the trades. The program focuses removing barriers for entry and transitioning graduates to DOL-registered apprenticeship programs.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
Illinois Works Jobs Program Act (“Illinois Works Act”), 30 ILCS 559/20-1.
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
The goal of the Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program is to provide grants to community-based organizations or coalitions throughout the State that will recruit, prescreen, and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training. Successful grantees will also be expected to provide pathways and manage the transition from the pre-apprenticeship program to a full apprenticeship program in construction and building trades.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
As described in NOFO.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Per GATA requirements.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Per GATA requirements.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
Per the NOFO.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Per the NOFO.
Award Procedures
Per the NOFO.
Deadlines
Per the NOFO.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Per the NOFO.
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.
Renewals
Yes.
Formula Matching Requirements
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
Per the NOFO.
Reports
Monthly PRF, and Quarterly PPR, and daily real-time reporting in IWRS.
Audits
N/A
Records
N/A
Account Identification
Various
Obligations
Various
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$150,000 to $550,000
Program Accomplishments
85% of enrollees successfully complete the program, and 70% are transitioned to DOL-registered apprenticeship programs.
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
The Illinois Works 2024 Grantee Manual: https://www.illinoisworknet.com/partners/Documents/IL%20Works/2024%20Illinois%20Works%20Pre-apprenticeship%20Program%20Grantee%20Manual%20FINAL%2001-22-24.pdf
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661
Program Website
https://dceo.illinois.gov/illinoisworks/preapprenticeship.html
Example Projects
N/A
Published Date
8/18/2022
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2022 : $10,000,000
FY 2023 : $15,000,000
FY 2024 : $25,000,000
FY 2025 : $25,000,000
FY 2026 : $25,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
23-861008Rincon Family Services01/01/202312/31/20242,150,000
22-861015SISTA GIRLS AND FRIENDS01/01/202212/31/20241,930,000
22-861002SkillsUSA Illinois, Inc.01/01/202212/31/20241,851,000
22-861007Chicago Women in Trades01/01/202212/31/20241,771,217
22-861016Community Assistance Programs01/01/202212/31/20241,731,070