Workforce Direct Line Appropriations
CSFA Number: 420-30-2734
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
20-7
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Workforce development grants to increase the competitiveness of Illinois’ businesses and provide opportunities to Illinois' workers and job seekers. The specific results to be achieved will be outlined in the grant agreements.
The Governor and the General Assembly directs the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) to administer grants to specific local governments, units of government, educational facilities, and not-for-profit organizations for specific miscellaneous purposes to bolster the state’s economy, promote workforce development, and improve the overall quality of life throughout the state of Illinois. DCEO grant programs are defined within the annual appropriation bill set forth by the Illinois General Assembly.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
20 ILCS 605/605-55 and/or 20 ILCS 605/605-30
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000
Objective
Support and strengthen Illinois' workforce development
UGA Program Terms
The Standard State of Illinois grant terms for the GRF funded project will apply to these grants.
Eligible Applicants
Other;
Applicant Eligibility
The eligibility requirements and eligible entities will be specified in the State of Illinois Budget.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Job Seekers, Employers, Workforce Partners
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
Grantees are specified in the State Budget
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
Applicants will work directly the DCEO grant manager to submit the require grant application materials. A NOFO for these grants is not required. Applicants must be listed in the State Budget and authorized by the Office of Management and Budget.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
Applicants will work directly the DCEO grant manager to submit the require grant application materials. A NOFO for these grants is not required. Applicants must be listed in the State Budget and authorized by the Office of Management and Budget.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Approval Timelines are generally 2-4 weeks
Uses and Restrictions
Funds must meet the specified purpose outlined in the State of Illinois Budget. Funds must be reasonable, allocable and necessary for the administration of the project. The specific use and restrictions of the grant funds will be documented in an Award with the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
Reports
Quarterly Program and Fiscal Reporting, Close out Report
Records
Typically three years from the date of the submission of the final expense report. See Award Terms
Account Identification
Various
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The amount of financial assistance will be specified in the State of Illinois Budget.
Program Accomplishments
Program Performance Outcomes are outlined in the Award
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe
Springfield, IL 62701
Published Date
10/19/2021
FUNDING INFORMATION
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 24-207001 | Chicago State University | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2025 | 3,612,665 |
| 25-207003 | Hispanic American Construction Industry Association | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 3,199,996 |
| 24-207006 | Illinois Retail Merchants Association | 07/01/2023 | 06/30/2025 | 2,500,000 |
| 25-207004 | HIRE360 | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 2,233,150 |
| 25-207002 | Illinois Manufacturing Excellence Center | 07/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 2,000,000 |