State Local Workforce Area Grants - Direct Appropriations
State Local Workforce Area Grants
CSFA Number: 420-30-3299
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
07-01
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 Local Workforce Innovation Areas (as designated by the Governor under the federal Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act) 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
Applications must follow the instructions outlined in the funding notice.
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
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.
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
Account Identification
001-42005-4900-XXX
Obligations
$5 Million Obligations Anticipated For SFY24
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The amount of financial assistance will be specified in the State Budget and the Funding Notice
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 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2024 : $5,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 25-071023 | C.E.F.S. Economic Opportunity Corporation | 10/01/2024 | 06/30/2025 | 203,739 |