Clean Energy Career and Technical Education Pilot Program
CSFA Number: 420-30-3460
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
07-03
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
The Clean Energy Career Pathway Program will provide funding directly to eligible recipients to support the planning and implementation of a Clean Energy Career Pathway. Programs will include coursework, field experiences, and work-based learning designed to prepare students for entrance into careers focusing on electric vehicles. This funding opportunity seeks qualified, eligible public or private educational institutions at the secondary and post-secondary level that will work with the Local Workforce Innovation Areas and employers to recruit students into clean energy fields and create pathways encompassing technical and employability skills with dual credit options
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
This program is way to recruit students into the fields that support in-demand jobs in the clean energy sector, allowing students to be prepared for a career leading to steady employment and a livable wage. The grant will provide funding to eligible applicants to support the development and implementation of Clean Energy Career Pathways in districts and schools.
UGA Program Terms
The Standard State of Illinois grant terms for the GRF funded project will apply to these grants.
Eligible Applicants
Education Organizations; Other;
Applicant Eligibility
The eligibility requirements and eligible entities will be specified in the Notice of Funding Opportunity
Beneficiary Eligibility
Job Seekers, Employers, Workforce and Education Partners
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
The grant requirements will be detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity or funding notice
Preapplication Coordination
Applications must follow the instructions outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity or funding notice
Application Procedures
Applications must follow the instructions outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity or funding notice
Criteria Selecting Proposals
DCEO will follow the GATA merit review procedures. The selection criteria will be detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity or funding notice.
Award Procedures
DCEO will follow the GATA merit review procedures. The specific procedures will be detailed in the Notice of Funding Opportunity or funding notice.
Deadlines
Application deadline will be outlined in the NOFO or funding notice
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Approval timelines will be outlined in the NOFO
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 from the date of the denial letter. 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.
Records
001-42005-4900-XXXX
Account Identification
PY$0, CY$5 million
Obligations
Assistance The amount of financial assistance will be specified in the State Budget and the NOFO
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
New Program
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
N/A
Regional or Local Assistance Location
500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701 and 555 W Monroe St, 12th Floor Chicago, IL 60661
Headquarters Office
Under Development
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2025 : $5,000,000
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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