Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program
CEJA Workforce Network Program
CSFA Number: 420-30-3197
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
45-1
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 13 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the State to recruit and provide clean energy and related workforce training to jobseekers. Workforce Hubs will engage with potential employers, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and community-based and labor-based training providers to ensure program-eligible individuals across the State have dedicated and sustained support to enter and build clean energy careers.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
20 ILCS 730/5-20
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
DCEO Admin Rule
Objective
To create a qualified, diverse pipeline of workers prepared for careers in clean energy, the Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program creates at least 13 regional Clean Jobs Workforce Hubs throughout the State to provide clean energy and related workforce and training opportunities to participants, engage with potential employers, and form partnerships to ensure participants have dedicated and sustained support to build careers in clean energy and related sector jobs. The main objective of the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program is to increase access to and opportunities for education, training, and support services to help program-eligible individuals succeed in the labor market generally and the clean energy sector specifically. Upon completion, participants will be prepared for entry-level clean energy jobs
UGA Program Terms
Terms and conditions are outlined in the NOFO and Grant Agreement
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
“Community-based organization” organization that: 1. provides employment, skill development, or related services to members of the community; 2. includes community colleges, nonprofits, and local governments; 3. has at least one main operating office in the community or region it serves; and 4. demonstrates relationships with local residents and other organizations serving the community
Beneficiary Eligibility
“Equity investment eligible person” or “eligible person” is a person who would most benefit from equitable investments by the State designed to combat discrimination and foster sustainable economic growth. Specifically, eligible persons mean: 1. persons whose primary residence is in an equity investment-eligible community; or 2. persons who are graduates of or currently enrolled in the foster care system; or 3. persons who were formerly incarcerated
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
The applicant documentation requirements are outlined in the NOFO
Preapplication Coordination
Prior coordination is not required. Applicants must meet the NOFO requirements.
Application Procedures
The application procedures are outlined in the NOFO.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
The application criteria are outlined in detail in the NOFO under the headings of Applicant Capacity, Need, Project Quality, and Cost Effectiveness.
Award Procedures
DCEO will follow the GATA merit review process. Grants will be negotiated by DCEO.
Deadlines
The application due date will be outlined in the NOFO
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Approx 2 months
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 - Up to 24 Months
Uses and Restrictions
Allowable costs are outlined in the NOFO and must meeting the requirements of the Uniform Administrative Guidelines
Reports
Quarterly PPR and PFR, Program Reports as Directed by DCEO Staff
Account Identification
TBD
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$500,000 to $5,000,000
Program Accomplishments
Program Activity, Outcomes and Accomplishment requirements will be outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
https://dceo.illinois.gov/climateandequitablejobs/ceja-workforce-programs.html
Regional or Local Assistance Location
TBD
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2023 : $1
FY 2024 : $39,000,000
FY 2025 : $1
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
| Details | FY24-1 | Not Applicable | 07/07/2023 - 06/30/2024 : 5:00PM |
ACTIVE AWARDS