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The Job Training and Economic Development Grant Program (JTED) will help address the economic impacts experienced by employers and individuals either under-employed, unemployed, or facing one or more barriers to employment by providing career pathway opportunities and support services needed for successful re-entry into the labor force. Additionally, the program offers flexible funding through Barrier Reduction, which will support accumulated emergency costs for basic needs. These funds can be included as a line item or a stand-alone grant.

Public Law 117-2 Section 9901

20 ILCS 605/605-415

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The purpose of the Job Training and Economic Development Grant Program is to meet the skill needs of the target industries by establishing and expanding partnerships between employers and Eligible Entities to develop training programs and provide access to Barrier Reduction Funding for individuals in the Target Population. [20 ILCS 605/605-415(b)]

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Requirements contained in the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, Section 9901, P.L. 117-2 (the "American Rescue Plan Act" or "ARPA") and the related guidance issued by the U.S. Department of the Treasury ("Treasury"). The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (“Illinois Department of Commerce,” “Commerce” or “the Department”) is the entity issuing this NOFO under 20 ILCS 605/605-415 (JTED Act).

Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Public Housing Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations; Small Businesses;

Entities eligible to apply for all categories of the JTED NOFO (including Barrier Reduction Funding) consists of employers, private nonprofit organizations (which may include a faith-based organization), federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) administrative entities, Community Action Agencies, industry associations, and public or private educational institutions, that have demonstrated expertise and effectiveness in administering workforce development programs [20 ILCS 605/605-415(b)] and must meet the requirements outlined in the NOFO. Projects funded under this NOFO will address the economic impacts experienced by employers and individuals either unemployed or facing other employment barriers by providing employment and training services aligned with a career pathway that supports targeted industries identified in this NOFO (Reference Appendix C for Career Pathway Definition). Additionally, services should be provided across the spectrum from outreach to retention in employment and offered fluidly to allow program participants the latitude and flexibility to participate and succeed in establishing a family-sustaining career.

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Formula Grants

Economic Development

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The application procedures will be detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The applications are awarded through a merit review process as outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

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The application procedures will be detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The applications are awarded through a merit review process as outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

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Outcome metrics include but are not limited to: · Number of businesses engaged · Number of individuals placed and number acquiring an Industry-Linked Credential, Certification, or License · Number of individuals placed and number completing a Pre-Apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship, or a Non-Registered Apprenticeship Program · Number of individuals placed and number completing an OJT · Number of individuals placed and number completing a paid work experience or internship · Number of individuals continuing a Pre-Apprenticeship, Registered Apprenticeship, or a Non-Registered Apprenticeship Program at case closure · Number of individuals employed in the sector · Number of individuals promoted in the sector

Grant expenditures must comply with the Uniform Guidance (2 CFR 200), the American Rescue Plan Act and Treasury's related guidance, the JTED statute (20 ILCS 605/605-415 and related rules (56 Ill. Admin. Code Part 2660) and must be reasonable and necessary and support one of the allowable grant activities set forth in 56 Ill. Admin. Code 2660.40. Specific allowable grant costs are listed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity

Standard GATA Program and Fiscal Reports (Quarterly Reports) will be required

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500 East Monroe, Springfield IL 62701

illinoisworknet.com/JTEDNOFO2021

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10/19/2021

FY 2022 : $200,000,000
FY 2023 : $300,000,000