Solar Pipeline Training Program
CSFA Number: 420-00-2750
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The Solar Training Pipeline Program aims to create a diverse pool of talented solar installers ready to fill solar energy related jobs.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
220 ILCS 5/16 - 108.12
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
To create a diverse pool of talented solar installers ready to fill the solar energy jobs.
UGA Program Terms
The Solar Training Pipeline Program will operate in compliance with 220 ILCS 5/16-108.12, Sec. 16-108.12 to operate a solar training pipeline program.
Eligible Applicants
Other;
Applicant Eligibility
Job training providers
Beneficiary Eligibility
N/A
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
N/A
Application Procedures
N/A
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Uses and Restrictions
Administration of solar training pipeline programs with a total of $3,000,000 of funding.
Account Identification
N/A
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
N/A
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2021 : $10,000,000
FY 2024 : $10,000,000
FY 2025 : $1
FY 2026 : $1
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Comptroller Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 25-591004 | K.L.E.O Community Family Life Center | KLEO COMMUNITY FAMILY LIFE CTR | 10/01/2025 | 09/30/2026 | 530,000 |
| 25-591005 | OAI Inc | OAI INC | 10/01/2025 | 09/30/2026 | 520,000 |
| 25-591001 | Community Development Institute | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT INST | 10/01/2025 | 09/30/2026 | 500,000 |