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The Multi-Cultural Jobs Programs supports community-based, diversity focused organizations that strive to provide participants with development, economic or career-related opportunities within the clean energy sector. Grants will support services the Economic Development Regions that are environmental justice communities and/or underrepresented populations living in communities that are eligible to receive workforce services.

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220 ILCS 5/16-108.12 and 20 ILCS 3855/1-75(c)(1)(O)

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This program provides funding for multi-cultural jobs programs which may, but need not, be related to solar installation, over a period “not to exceed four years, by diversity-focused community organizations that have a record of successfully delivering job training.” 220 ILCS 5/16-108.12(a)(3).

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Subject to the applicable terms of the Future Energy Jobs Act and the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act PA 102-662.

Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;

Any governmental, not-for-profit, educational institution or for-profit entity that meets one of the categories identified in A – F below and properly operating in accordance with Federal, State, and local law, in the state of Illinois may submit a proposal for consideration. Minority-owned and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. A. Community-based civil rights and human services not-for-profit organization that provides economic development, human capital, and education program services. B. Not-for-profit organization that is also an educational institution that offers training programs approved by the Illinois State Board of Education and United States Department of Education with the goal of providing workforce initiatives leading to economic independence. C. Not-for-profit organization dedicated to developing the educational and leadership capacity of minority youth through the operation of schools, youth leadership clubs and youth development centers. D. Not-for-profit organization dedicated to providing equal access to opportunities in the construction industry that offer training programs that include Occupational Safety and Health Administration 10 and 30 certifications, Environmental Protection Agency Renovation, Repair and Painting Certification, and Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Accredited Green Associate Exam preparation courses. E. Non-profit organization that has a proven record of successfully implementing utility industry training programs, with expertise in creating programs that strengthen the economics of communities including technical training workshops and economic development through community and financial partners. F. Non-profit organization that provides family services, housing education, job and career education opportunities that have successfully partnered with the utility on electric industry job training.

Eligible participants include anyone 18 years of age or older and eligible to work in the state of Illinois. However, to align with the priority to ensure equitable statewide access to quality training, jobs, and economic opportunities across the clean energy sector, applicants should heavily prioritize serving: • Individuals who face barriers to employment such as low educational attainment, low levels of literacy, language barriers, etc. • Persons with prior involvement with the criminal legal system • Graduates of or currently enrolled in the foster care system • Individuals from Environmental Justice Communities • Displaced Energy Workers

Project Grants

Economic Development

Any governmental, not-for-profit, educational institution or for-profit entity that meets one of the categories identified in the NOFO and properly operating in accordance with Federal, State, and local law, in the state of Illinois may submit a proposal for consideration. Minority-owned and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.

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Applicants must submit an application that includes the information that is outlined by the Notice of Funding Opportunity. Applicants must follow the format and submission instructions that are outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

Grant proposals will be reviewed on a competitive basis. Each proposal will be scored on a 100-point scale. The Department shall consider the following criteria when evaluating the application submittal: Capacity, Quality and Need. A team of professionals will complete the merit review of the applications and develop a funding recommendation. Decisions to award grants and the funding levels will be determined per application based upon compliance with the requirements of this NOFO.

Based on the merit review, applicants may be selected to enter into negotiations with the Department for a grant. The purpose of negotiations will be to arrive at acceptable grant terms, including budgetary and scope of work provisions, at which time the final decision to make a grant award will be made. The Department of Commerce reserves the right to request additional information from applicants for evaluation purposes. At its sole discretion, the Department reserves the right to reject all applications, reject individual applications for failure to meet any requirement, award in part or total, and waive minor defects and non-compliance

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2 Months

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.

Yes

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Grant funds may be used for the activities outlined in the NOFO and in accordance with the Uniform Administrative Guidelines.

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

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TBD

SFY22 $4 Million

$500,000 to $1,000,000 as outlined in the NOFO

Program Outcomes may include: • Number of individuals enrolled in program • Number of individuals completing program • Number of individuals obtaining industry-linked credential(s), certification or license • Number of individuals placed in post-secondary education • Number of individuals placed and number completing a Pre-Apprenticeship, • Numberof Individuals placed and numbere completing a Registered Apprenticeship, or a Non-Registered Apprenticeship Program • Number of individuals placed and number completing on the job trainings • Number of individuals placed and number completing a paid work experience or internship • Number of individuals placed in unsubsidized employment • Number of individuals retained in unsubsidized employment for 6, and 12 months

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Statewide

500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661

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Craft Apprenticeship Program

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FY 2022 : $4,000,000
FY 2023 : $1,000,000